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.
Last week I had no voice. Though it is mostly recovered now, I am still getting the top part of my range back. For me, singing makes up so much for how I express my love for God. I sing as I pray, just throughout my daily activities, and as I worship the Lord together … More Sense of Song
Christmas is drawing near, and there is much to do. As I began my annual leave this week, ready to do it all, I dreamt, or thought, or heard this phrase – “Be careful of distractions from the Word.” It made me pause in my steps, and contemplate my ways. We need rest. We need … More Un-distracted from the Word
Our garden this year is more fruitful than last year. We have watered the trees, attempted to scare off the birds, and watched as flowers blossomed and fruits ripened. We saw the first ripe fig on our fig tree, and the first lemon growing on our potted lemon tree. Last year, we felt God taught … More Two Years: Growing the Garden
A friend reminded me of something this week. They sent me a little message to share where they were at in their journey with the Lord, and the Lord caused me to remember. I was walking back to my car at the end of nightshift when I read the message. As I placed the keys … More The Greater Battle
Driving home from church one Sunday, my sister and I discussed an interesting topic. In essence, it was about what stories and marvels captivate our attention. What kind of hero is the world attracted to? We have so much adventure in our world – a myriad of skills, hobbies, workplaces, challenges, travels and more. Out … More Hero Beyond Recognition
Why is the world so discontented? Wants and wills dance around the disquieted souls of the living. The rich want to be poor, the poor want to be rich. The old want to be young, and the young want to grow up. The one with a child wants none, and the one without mourns her … More Contentment: Embracing our Lot
Humility is a key aspect of Jesus’ character. It is a key component of unity and fellowship. As followers of Christ, we need to ask ourselves what humility looks like, and we need to grow in it. It is not an easy thing to cultivate humility. We live in a world that values pride and … More Humility
It is my first day off in eight days packed with work, visiting relatives, various adventures and challenges. While it has been a busy eight days, it has also been a glorious eight days! In amongst the preparing, working, travelling and conversing, I have seen testimony after testimony of God’s work. In the last eight … More Eight Days of Treasure
The love of Jesus flooded me, Like headlights in the dark. It caught me startled, without guard, Revealed my lonesome past. I saw at once my chains, my weights, Their sweet, deceitful bait. I looked at Jesus, scent of love, Surrendered with a fast. The spotlight fell upon my soul, I heard my Jesus call. … More Spotlight
Jesus sat on the swing. His white robe billowed as He rose and fell, up and down, a constant metronome in beat with His Father’s musical heart. I watched Him as He swung so steadily, so purposefully, and so gracefully – rising and falling, up and down. His eyes were fixed on the horizon, his … More Swing
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