Yesterday, the kids and I had the opportunity to have one last fun day before school started. We’ve lived here a year, but haven’t really had the chance to go to some of the local places, so I tried to pick two that would work for our massive age span. I think we found winners.Continue reading “Local Tourists”
Author Archives: Kris
Building Community
I heard those words a lot this weekend. Building community. I think every person who spoke to us at orientation said something like “seminary isn’t just about training you for ministry, it’s about building community here on campus and beyond.” Well, that’s my interpretation of what they said. We also were warned about interpreting, butContinue reading “Building Community”
Orientation
Tonight I attended the first part of the orientation process for seminary. There were two parts of the evening that were very lovely. The rest was a little overwhelming. I’ll start with the good stuff. We began with a song. A lovely hymn that so many know and love – “Blessed Assurance.” The great part wasContinue reading “Orientation”
Emergency Preparedness
Lately, I’ve been coming across more and more information about preparing for emergencies. I’ve been in a couple of situations where having a good plan and supply store would’ve been very useful. We were minimally prepared, but very minimally. So I’ve been thinking more and more about creating a plan and having necessary supplies inContinue reading “Emergency Preparedness”
The Baby
It’s been awhile since I’ve talked about the baby. And no, I don’t really have a cute nickname for him. Racer and I have thought of several, but haven’t decided on one quite yet. So until then, the baby it is. He’s nine months old now, well almost. He’s about 25 lbs. I’m not sureContinue reading “The Baby”
Without a doubt…
I know I am supposed to be in ministry. Tonight was the first night of my church’s Vacation Bible School. VBS is a big undertaking for most churches. There is a lot of planning, prepping and praying that goes into it. It’s hard work. It’s necessary work. It’s important work. It’s tiring work. This year,Continue reading “Without a doubt…”
Lately
Lately I’ve not been blogging. Lately, I’ve been busy. Lately, I’ve been trying to enjoy a summer that has slipped away all too fast. Lately, I’ve been thinking about emergency preparedness – do you have a plan? Lately, I haven’t been eating like I should. Lately, I’ve started to actually enjoy going to the gymContinue reading “Lately”
No More Wondering
I’m applying to go back to school. In that application process, there is a 1000 word essay that I have to write about my faith journey and why I’m going back to school. A little over a year ago, I wrote a shorter essay addressing much of the prompt, so in my effort to saveContinue reading “No More Wondering”
Being Me in Proverbs 31
For Christian women, there is a lot of conversation that happens around being a “Proverbs 31 woman.” There is even a whole ministry dedicated to being a Godly woman of noble character. Let me just say, I find it incredibly hard to live up to that standard. Proverbs 31 – Epilogue: The Wife of NobleContinue reading “Being Me in Proverbs 31”
I Have a Friend Who…
How many times have you heard someone start a story and you think “yeah, right.” Well in this case it’s true. This is not my story. The story you are about to read is from a dear friend of mine. She tells it (and has given me permission to share it) so that God’s loveContinue reading “I Have a Friend Who…”
Rev. Kris Mares 