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.
Back in the days of the Constantine’s Roman Empire, martyrdom was held in high regard. Persecution of Christians was widespread, yet the thrill of martyrdom swept through the community. Some Christians began actively seeking out martyrdom, deeming it to be a glorious prize. They demanded to be killed and some even committed various acts of … More 1 Peter P5 – Suffering in the Right Perspective
Submission – the word inspires varied perceptions amongst people. For some, it represents weakness before a more dominant or confident person. For others, submission is beautiful, a mark of wisdom and strength. The views are contrary but key lies in who, or what we perceive our submission to be to. A coerced submission is oppression, … More 1 Peter P4 – The Strength of Submission
This weekend, my husband and I attended a health update conference. The last speaker spoke about relationships, giving advice about how we could counsel our patients towards lasting relationships and marriages. In the last three weeks, our church has been going through principles for a healthy marriage. There is a large industry committed to relationship … More “I do” to who?
I love fellowship – I love hearing people share their testimonies, I love worshipping and praying together with others, I love sharing my own experiences of God. I love my own quiet times with the Lord, and there are things He says which are not for sharing. However, there are many revelations of God or … More 1 Peter P3 – Love in the Bigger Picture
We are given instruction to live lives holy before the Lord. Under the Old Testament covenant, there were strict regulations that the Israelites obeyed – items of clothing to be worn by the priests, steps to offer various sacrifices, penalties for wrongdoing. I read these laws and cannot remember them all! Yet, the way the … More 1 Peter P2 – Mirror of Holiness
1 Peter exhorts us to live like Christ, following His example and keeping our eyes on Him – His glory and His grace are shared with us. In particular, Peter picks some very relevant examples to explain what it means to live in love, humility and obedience to God the Father. He uses Jesus as … More 1 Peter P1 – The Reward of Christ
TEN SNAPSHOTS OF JESUS’ DEATH AND RESURRECTION There are so many events leading up to, during the death of Jesus and in His resurrection which are bursting with revelation. The Son of Man, and Son of God – Jesus – came for a purpose, and that purpose was found at the cross. Here are just ten … More The wine, the cross, and the holes
When I look at Jeremiah, I am amazed at the strength of his faith and boldness in God. Here is a young man who sets his heart to fear only God, to speak the truth as God commands, even when men want to hear lies. Jeremiah was witness to the Babylonian capture of Israel, and … More In the Boldness of Jeremiah
There are days when I read the word of God and am amazed by every second word. It seems there is a revelation waiting to be found in every sentence and my heart cries out with wonder at the mysteries of God. Then, there are times of weariness – physical, and spiritual, when my mind … More Worship on the Wave of Weariness
Last week, my church home fellowship group did something interesting. Around the room were different stations, a variety of challenges, questions and things to ponder – paper to draw out a picture of worship, playdough to make and break idols, string to hang blessings, a cross to pin on burdens, the word of God, a … More Posturing Before God
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