Author Archives: kristen
Recipe Roundup 8
Several people have told me recently that these are their favorite posts, and I am eager to please you, gentle readers. You can find them all on my keepers board on pinterest. Black-Eyed Pea Nachos from Whole Foods Market: inexpensive, … Continue reading
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Brokenness Aside
Will your grace run out If I let you down ‘Cause all I know Is how to run ‘Cause I am a sinner If its not one thing its another Caught up in words Tangled in lies You are the … Continue reading
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Help Save R——e Youth Garden!
Unfortunately, the landowner who runs the community development corporation decided not to allow our friends to continue with the project and start their own 501c3. I’m heartbroken for them, but I also believe in their gifts and our call to … Continue reading
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Little Things
Sad I won’t be at the Festival of Faith and Writing at Calvin this weekend. Common graces in pop culture that have been cheering me up: A lot of good new music has been released so far this year. Here … Continue reading
Failing at Easter
Last month, I wrote about failing at Lent. I expected Lent to humble me, showing my lack of conformity and discipline. Lent is about falling short, and I was ready to fail. I’ve been a bit more surprised by my … Continue reading
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We All Like Sheep, etc.
Up on catapult today, thoughts on shepherding inspired by conversations with Kate: We All Like Sheep. * * * From around the internets: Great article from the Atlantic: Is Facebook Making Us Lonely? Combining two things that make me very … Continue reading
On “Jesus Wept”
“Jesus Wept” is, to me, the most profound passage in the Bible. After I gave a recent lecture on this verse at Duke University, Richard Hays commented on my reflections: “The Incarnate Word of God stood wordless at Bethany.” Indeed, … Continue reading
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Thankful…
- for new friends to share joyful potlucks with. – for other new friends who encourage and challenge me. – for forty days of Easter. – for children who are patient with me and fine with dyeing eggs and getting … Continue reading
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I Like Their Title Better
The editors of the City project at Christianity Today saw my blog post from last week and used it on their website. Glad I could contribute to their project, I’ve found it really encouraging.
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Easter at Home 2012
It’s Maundy Thursday, one of my favorite days in the liturgical year. Check here if you need some ideas for celebrating the rest of Holy Week & Easter at home. Here are a few free printables you might want to … Continue reading
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