The Wounded Healer reminds me that my painful experiences in life do not have to be hidden.
Author Archives: Kris
Book Review: One Faithful Promise
I’m not sure how long this book has been on my shelf. I’m not even sure where it came from. It’s small, about the size of my hand, and thin. Not much to it. And yet it for sure packs a spiritual punch. One Faithful Promise, by Magrey R. deVega, is a must read forContinue reading “Book Review: One Faithful Promise”
January 2023 Goal Plan
Each month, I’ll share how I did the previous month and what my plan is to work on the goals for the current month. So, here’s how I hope to work toward my goals in January.
2023 Goals
What I like about these goals, is that they reflect what I have learned about myself in the past AND they challenge me to healthier habits.
2023 Word of the Year
This year, important conversations kept me from thinking too much about my new word. It wasn’t even in the forefront of my mind until about a week ago. I kind of thought “hmmm… I wonder what word will be for 2023?” I thought of a few and they just didn’t stick. Then I was reading something and not a word, but a short phrase came into focus. I didn’t want THAT one. Nope. That’s not right.
Book Review: Embraced
There tucked into the pages were reminders for me, words to encourage and guide.
2022 Goal Update: It looks like a failure!
So looking back, this year was not at all a failure. It just wasn’t what I expected.
Book Review: The Next Right Thing
All with the guidance of that sweet aunt who listens to you, makes you hot cocoa, and speaks lived truth that guides you in the right direction.
Book Review: The Grace-Filled Life
The Grace-Filled Life: 52 Devotions to Warm Your Heart and Guide Your Path was something I picked up several years ago, intending to maybe use it for a small group or something. This year, however, I tried to commit to reading only books already on my shelf, and this was one I wanted to get to.
Book Review: John Crist’s Delete That
As a pastor with 7 kids (John is one of 8 kids with a pastor father), I learned some lessons on how to love my children better and how to help them feel seen and heard. Those were good lessons for me. I was also reminded of the beauty of the church when we embrace the real selves of those around us (not the masks we wear).
Rev. Kris Mares 