Part 2: What Does it Mean to Be the Body of Christ? In our last reflection, we looked at why we can’t handle faith solo. Scripture makes it clear: we are designed to be interconnected, dependent parts of a living body. But knowing we need the Body of Christ and actually finding a healthy expression…
Part 1: What does it mean to be part of the Body of Christ? The “Safer” Choice Let me just say this: there’s a big difference in being at church and being in the Church. Being at church is mere attendance – consuming what’s there and not giving anything in return. Which is actually a…
If you’re driving around town this time of year, you’ve probably noticed it — skeletons hanging from porches, ghosts floating in trees, and graveyards popping up on front lawns. It is officially “Spooky Season.” Maybe you feel a twinge of fear or discomfort, or maybe you just want to turn your head and avoid it…
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…