I’m excited (and honestly still a little in awe) to share that I was invited to contribute to the blog at Mended Therapy Group, a counseling practice rooted in Christian values and mental health care. If you’ve followed my journey, you know how passionate I am about exploring the intersection of faith, scripture, and real…
As a kid, I thought weeding was the worst—a chore meant for “old people.” But somewhere along the way, I started to love it. There’s just something satisfying about yanking those stubborn invaders out of the ground, roots and all, especially after a good rain. I probably look a little unhinged to my neighbors, crouched…
Meeting God was never meant to be picture-perfect.It’s not always coffee in hand, Bible open, journal ready, highlighter poised, a serene view, and a tidy table. Sometimes, it’s meditating on scripture while folding laundry.It’s sending an encouraging message to a friend.It’s whispering a prayer over a stranger.It’s writing a thank-you card to God and your…
Okay, let’s just start with the big question: where have I been? This past year has been a whirlwind of chasing toddlers full-time, navigating a few unexpected life changes, rediscovering my creative spark, and learning some tough lessons in balancing life as a wife, mom, and friend—all while clinging to the hope that joy comes…
This week, my three-year-old and I embarked on a delightful adventure: creating a “resurrection garden.” If you’re unfamiliar with this concept, it’s a simple yet profound way to impart the Easter story to children. All it requires is a small empty pot, soil, grass seed or small plants, rocks, and a few twigs and twine…
The weather is warming up and beach season is upon us! Many of us are confronted with a mix of emotions: dread, insecurity, comparison, and shallow thoughts about appearances. As a parent, I have the privilege of speaking truth in love to my kids. As a person, I also have the challenge of speaking truth…
If you were to ask me, “Kristina, what is one area of care that you wish everyone were more familiar with?” I would say: Grief. For two main reasons. 1)Being emotionally aware of the five stages associated with grief are helpful for providing care to others, and 2) Jesus experienced grief so much to the…
I didn’t intend to write a series on grief. This isn’t what I had planned to share next. But life rarely goes according to plan, and death certainly doesn’t. This past week my Grandma passed away on her 90th birthday. I had the privilege to speak at her memorial service where I got to share…
This is a story that I have told so many times over the years, but I’ve never actually written it down. It’s not easy to share on such a public platform because this story is bathed in grief. If I am new-to-you, you’ll need to know this: I had a younger sister that died of…
Any Park & Rec. fans out there? There’s an episode where the ambassador of a foreign country is explaining strict rules and the immediate consequences of them. It’s total satire about doing anything against what the law says and facing the immediate consequence of “Jail… Go to jail!” This hilarious scene reminds me of something…