About This Site
Remember the time you ran into the public bathroom, only to have your brief sigh of relief startled by the dreadful sight of an empty dispenser? Remember the time you were so desperate that you knocked on the wall and begged your next-door neighbor to tear off and share? Well, maybe you can’t remember, or you don’t have toddlers who throw rolls of toilet paper into the toilet bowl for fun, or miraculously that never happened to you, or, um, you’re a man. Is it manly to share toilet paper? Hmmm. Anyhow, everyone understands what helplessness feels like, right? Sometimes you just need a hand, a good cry, or some Charmin or Kleenex.
Life is really, really serious. There are tangible, painful, mysterious, and alarming questions, trials, and sufferings out in this world and in our own lives. We can’t just laugh away all of the problems, and I don’t mean that we should. But there is some profound wisdom found in Proverbs 17:22: “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine, but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” I like that. That’s good stuff. I want to have a joyful heart. The beauty for Christians is we can extend joy to others and constantly encourage and bring reminders of God’s power, sufficiency, sovereignty, and goodness. That is, above all, why I keep this blog. Of course my blog is not off-limits to non-Christians, but you’ve been warned. This is a Jesus-obsessed place.
About Me
My name is Kristi. I was adopted at two months of age and raised in a loving home. My mother and father have always epitomized love, tenderness, strong work ethic, generosity, and service to others. I have two sisters, and one of them is adopted like me. Neither one of us has met our biological parents.
I am a young (how much longer can I say this?) wife and mother. My husband is a tall, hirsute, handsome (sexy!) worship pastor, and my kids are adorable children ages 3, 2, and 1. I am a very intense person, but I’m always trying to laugh at myself and not take myself too seriously, which is a real challenge for a gal with an analytical, organized, perfectionist bent. Because, like you, I was made in the image of God, I am a deep well of love, compassion, beauty, strength, and character, and when I am seeking to find my identity in Him, all of this makes me really happy. Hmmm, I feel like I just wrote a synopsis of The Very Hungry Catepillar.
I enjoy singing, playing the trumpet, and am growing fonder by the day of sewing, crafting, and quilting. I used to be a competitive gymnast, and I like softball, basketball, and football. I like to read. I have taken recent interest in homebirth (experienced) and building cob houses (have not experienced). I like photography, but I’m not good at it, and I like cooking, but I don’t think I’m good at it either. What are my strengths? I don’t really know. It’s fun to find out as I get older. I love to make people feel welcome, to serve people, and to see people happy in Jesus (agreeing to who God is, who we are, and how our deepest needs are met in Him alone). However that plays out in my life is what drives me and makes me tick, and the older I get, the more closely connected my “ticking” and the local church become. Tick, Tick, Tick.
In 2006 I began a new freelance web design business under the name Poco Creative. I still have much to learn, but I am happy with the decision to do this.
About What I Write
I worry sometimes about the reader when I write. I worry about being misunderstood, condemned, or ignored. I guess that’s nothing new with writers, though, and I should just get over it. I have always sought after a “thick skin” to no avail.
I have learned in the last decade that I think it would take some major physical impairment to keep me from writing. I love to write about God and what I am learning from walking with Him. Although I think there are certain absolute principles that characterize the growing relationship between Jesus and one of his disciples, I am opposed to the subtle breed of legalism that rears its ugly head by imposing judgments on other people based on methods and preferences. I hope no one gleans that kind of spirit from my authorship.
I think encouraging others is so important. Sharing toliet paper Christian mentoring is so fabulous, and I really enjoy reading other people’s blogs. I love how we can share these amazing, hilarious, timeless lessons with each other.
I don’t have my ducks all in a row; actually I feel quite the opposite, but we all know that we sometimes (usually for me it’s in the shower) ponder our circumstances, the wisdom of God’s Word, and the nearness of Christ. They mix together in this beautiful nugget of truth, and we want to share that with others so they will hear it and learn, too. That’s when I love to write, and I hope you visit and share these things with me to the glory of God. I appreciate you!
Note: In the past I have found a few articles I have written online, and I wasn’t asked or informed about it. While I’m excited and happy for you to use anything I write (see license information), I would appreciate if you contact me about it, just so I will know and be able to answer any related questions. Thanks!
Now, unless you’re looking up the definition of “hirsute,” would you please pass me some under the wall?