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.
There is great conflict in the world, great affliction and suffering, some of which we cannot comprehend. The news is filled with reports of hate, jealousy, murder, wars and betrayal. There is a battle for land, a battle for power and a battle in the spiritual realms. What do we do in this time? How … More How shall we pray?
Our first home was more than we expected – both in its physical form, and in the spiritual lessons we learnt. God provided in abundance, and encouraged us when doubts began to creep in. We lowered our expectations at certain times thinking perhaps things were not possible, but God exceeded that original bigger vision we … More Ebenezer P1 (Testimony of Our First Home)
Sitting in the prayer room the other day, I felt the Holy Spirit bring some things to mind. One thing I saw was the image of Jesus’ crown of thorns, and the impression of its significance. Throughout the rest of that week, I was doubly aware of the suffering that occurs in our world – … More The Glorious Crown of Thorns
Through my years with the Lord, I have learnt many new things. Yet I find, again and again, that there is still more I do not know! My God is so vast in who He is, His love so great, and His understanding so deep. Yet, God dares to share some of His incredible insight … More The Power of Conviction
My son, if you receive my words, And treasure my commands within you, 2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding; 3 Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, 4 If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; … More A Charge and a Reward (Proverbs 2:1-5)
Proverbs 30 contains the wisdom of Agur, son of Jakeh. I find his words very interesting and they read as if he were just pensively reflecting about the things he has observed on the earth. He finds a number of illustrations to remind him of God’s glory, of His majesty, of His remarkable creativity, of … More Four Little Creatures of Wisdom
When we first felt the Lord whisper hints of a new season, we were not too sure exactly what that would entail. Each one in our family shared their little snippets of instruction from the Lord, and we eventually ended up at our current church. In the last two years at this church, we have … More Let the Winds Blow
In our marriage, we have found that there is wisdom to be learnt in the stewardship of finances. I veer towards the motto of: Give generously, and God will provide. On the positive side, this comes from a heart of generosity and trusting in God. I genuinely trust that God will provide things, or the … More Wisdom in Generosity
Chapter 5 is the final chapter in the book of 1 Peter. In the last 5 sessions of this series on 1 Peter, we meditated on the reward of Christ, holiness, love, submission and suffering. In this last chapter, we have a final word to bring it all together in the context of the church … More 1 Peter P6 – Leadership and Submission to God
The walls of my room are getting a little make-over. I have been taking down what has accumulated of many years spent snuggling up in blankets, early morning sketches, and middle of the night revelations. The walls have the usual postcards and photos, but there are also many drawings. I’m not the best artist (hence … More Insight – Identity, Anger and Prophesy
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