Kristen is a writer, family doctor, and mother who loves all things creative. She writes a regular column for Christian Today as part of Press Service International, and has contributed to medical journals as a writer, reviewer and editorial team member. In 2019, Kristen was a joint recipient of the Basil Sellers Young Writers Award. She also runs two blogs (lostnowfoundk, lilyofthevalleysk), and enjoys making music, digital artwork and dresses.
The picture of the church has inspired love and hatred. It has been a symbol of hope, but has also been marred by war and ambition. What is the true identity of the church? Who is her true ruler? How should we, as followers of Jesus, see His church, and how should we treat her? … More Clothing the Church P1: The Bride
There is a journey beyond the cross. It is a walk of obedience, a walk of faith, and a walk into deeper understanding of the cross. When Jesus died and rose again, He redeemed many. Jesus’ blood is for the redemption of all who would place their faith in Him. Having accepted Christ ourselves, we … More Journey to the Cross and Beyond P6: The Commission
The resurrection of Christ is essential to what we believe as Christians. As Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15:14, 17 – “… if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty… if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.” Why? The … More Journey to the Cross and Beyond P5: The Resurrection
The cross and the events surrounding it foreshadowed the greatest miracle and revelation in history. Around the time of Jesus’ death, the following things occurred: There was darkness over the land from the 6th – 9th hour He died at the 9th hour, after crying out loudly “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” (“My God, My God, … More Journey to the Cross and Beyond P4: The Cross
Imagine if one of your best friends betrayed you to death. For Jesus, this happened in Gethsemane. It was here that Judas kissed Him, marking Him for arrest by those from the chief priests, scribes and elders. As He was taken, the Bible tells us that Jesus was completely abandoned by His followers. “… they … More Journey to the Cross and Beyond P3: Gethsemane Betrayal
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus spends some time in prayer. He takes Peter, James and John with Him. His disciples find themselves unable to stay awake while Jesus labours in prayer, and Jesus says to them: [Mark 14:34] – “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch” [Mark 14:38] – “Watch and … More Journey to the Cross and Beyond P2: Gethsemane Prayer
The Easter long weekend has been a time of celebration, a busy time, a time to relax, to catch up on things, to study. It has been many things, but it represents one true thing – the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world, and the Redeemer of our sins. More … More Journey to the Cross and Beyond P1: Upper Room Passover
The breath of God has given us life, built us to think, to feel, to love, and to learn. We are made in His image, given capacity to understand His mysteries and to search out His love. He leaves no question unanswered, and His answers often exceed our expectations. A few weeks ago, my husband … More Yourself, Your more, Your all
In a Cochrane reviewed entitled “Intercessory Prayer for the alleviation of ill health” published in 2011, the following conclusion was made: “These findings are equivocal and, although some of the results of individual studies suggest a positive effect of intercessory prayer, the majority do not and the evidence does not support a recommendation either in … More Proof of Prayer
In the cool of the evening, the sprinkler began its raining circuit. I have been doing a fair amount of gardening lately. In the past, my gardening efforts have been short-lived and somewhat ineffective. For example, trying to mow the lawn with shears is not time or effort effective at all. However, in the last … More God, the Gardener
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