This book was for me. And if you consider yourself a white progressive, it might just be for you too. I believe that white progressives cause the most daily damage to people of color. I define a white progressive as any white person who thinks he or she is not racist, or is less racist,Continue reading “Book Review: White Fragility”
Author Archives: Kris
Trusting Time
This year, I’m using the Present Over Perfect Guided Journal. I read Shauna Neiquist’s Present Over Perfect book when it came out a few years ago and so much of it just connected with me. When I saw she had created a journal, I knew it was right for this season of my life. TheContinue reading “Trusting Time”
Planning Ahead
It is no secret that I’m a planner by nature. I know that about myself and those closest to me know it too. Planning ahead is a gift of mine and one that well equips me for the life I have. God knew I would need to be uniquely me to life this only uniqueContinue reading “Planning Ahead”
Slowing Down and Loss
This year, I’m using the Present Over Perfect Guided Journal. I read Shauna Neiquist’s Present Over Perfect book when it came out a few years ago and so much of it just connected with me. When I saw she had created a journal, I knew it was right for this season of my life. TheContinue reading “Slowing Down and Loss”
Automating my Schedule with Google Calendar
Each year I make goals for myself and my family. Goals help me stay focused, grow and improve, and live the kind of life I want to live. For a long time, I’ve used the SMART model of goal development – specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound. Using this model helps me develop goals that might…CurrentlyContinue reading “Automating my Schedule with Google Calendar”
Hold on to the Hosannas
This post is an edited manuscript of a sermon I gave at Grace UMC and Bethel UMC in Salisbury, NC on Palm Sunday 2022. Brothers and sisters, I want to call your attention to the good news that I preached to you, which you also received and in which you stand. 2 You are being saved throughContinue reading “Hold on to the Hosannas”
Longing
This year, I’m using the Present Over Perfect Guided Journal. I read Shauna Neiquist’s Present Over Perfect book when it came out a few years ago and so much of it just connected with me. When I saw she had created a journal, I knew it was right for this season of my life. TheContinue reading “Longing”
Worship is Work is Worship
Worship is about picking up the toys, doing the paperwork, cooking the food, finishing the homework, answering the phone calls, and serving others with an attitude that is glorifying to God, that is grateful and honoring.
Staying Organized with Theme Days
“I don’t know how you do it all.” I hear that phrase a lot. There are various answers I give. “I don’t either.” “I choose to let many things go.” “God just wired me that way.” All those answers are true. Some days I DON’T know how I manage a busy family and career. IContinue reading “Staying Organized with Theme Days”
2022 Goal Check-in and April Plan
Another month has come and gone. As I look forward to April and more spring-like weather, I’m taking time to pause and reflect on my goal progress during March (really the first 3 months of the year). Below are my 2022 goals and how I’m doing so far. I will read 36 books currently onContinue reading “2022 Goal Check-in and April Plan”
Rev. Kris Mares 