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 heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament show His handiwork.” – [Psalm 19:1] The creative arm of this blog has grown, and as a result the new “Lily of the Valleys” site launched today. It is a place to share art, and a place to share testimony, but at its core, “Lily … More Lily of the Valleys – K
Look up to the sky, Tell me what do you see? Hello? Are you listening? Do you care about Me? Look up to the sky, Raise your head, do not doubt. Just a tilt to see sunlight, I know all you’re about. Look up to the sky, See how slowly it moves; Yet quickly … More Look Up (poem)
“We love Him because He first loved us.” – [1 John 4:19]. As the hearts and roses of Valentine’s Day again fill shelves and houses, I remember my first love, the author of my life, and the rock of my salvation – Jesus. My husband and I have some celebratory Valentine’s outings planned and, as … More Firstborn P2: The Love of Jesus
The clouds brightened for just a moment as my sister and I ran to the lookout. The rain and fog had tended to the valley all day, and was only now beginning to unveil its visage. With two new friends beside us, it was a wonderful way to end this testimony; what we reflected on … More The Poncho Blessing
The waking world greeted me as I emerged from the recesses of the hospital’s emergency department. I walked out alone against the flow of beginning workers – people in uniforms, the sleepy-eyed and yawning, the fresh-faced, already showered gym enthusiasts, and the patients tousled from a sleepless night. It had been raining and the air … More The Last Nights
Q: What do Ishmael, Esau and Reuben all have in common? A: They were all firstborns who did not receive their allotted inheritance. The Bible makes mention of many firstborns, most notably Christ – firstborn in His family, firstborn of all creation, and firstborn from the dead. It also tells the stories of many other … More Firstborn P1: Protecting our Heavenly Birthright
Prayer never goes unanswered and this week, I saw God answer every prayer swiftly and clearly with His word. This poem is a little testimony, and a little altar to His ever-faithful response as we call upon His Name. … The whisper of a seeded thought, The breath of heaven’s life; That wanders into fallowed … More Blessed Prayer (a poem)
Abraham journeyed a fair distance from his hometown of Ur in Chaldea. Drawing it all on a map, I found it interesting to see where he went in relation to other significant Biblical sites – Ninevah where Jonah spoke God’s word, Mt Ararat where Noah’s ark rested, Jericho which fell at the hands of Israel, … More 100 Years: Abraham’s Altars
A new year begins, and I find myself back in Genesis. Abraham – Founder of Nations, the Father of Israel, Patriarch. In the chapters which tell the story of this incredible man of faith, I see promise after promise from God to Abraham. I see the unrelenting faithfulness of God to those who love Him, … More 100 Years: Abraham’s Life and Promises
Christmas – a time to celebrate the birth of Christ, the birth of the Saviour, to remember what came of that birth, that life and that promise. When I was on obstetrics, I loved watching the babies take their first breath. I thought of all the joy they would have, all the struggles they would … More Born into What?
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