We are THAT Family
Hi there, world changer. I’m glad you’re here. I hope my words encourage you as a wife and mom and remind you that you’re not alone in your yes to God. It’s okay to be real and a little irreverent and mostly vulnerable in this safe space. Deep down, I think there’s a little bit of that family in all of us.
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I’m wild about sweet tea and I have a thing for globes and maps. I love color and words and my house has a lot of both. I’m parenting teens and a tween with my husband slash best friend of more than 20 years. I’m the founder of Mercy House and Fair Trade Friday and sometimes I write books. I love traveling and experiencing new cultures, trying new foods, and I’m a big fan of all things fair trade. I share my broken and beautiful story in my memoir, Rhinestone Jesus, and I share how it’s changed the way we parent in Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World. My life is messy and redeemed and I’m grateful for the chance to live it.
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My favorite (fair trade) wallet is half price today. It holds my phone too. You know what's even better than that? It provided 10 jobs. TEN. [artist. weaver. block carver. dyer. fabric maker. print maker. bag maker. quality checker. packager. shipper.] Retails for over $40 bucks. Today ... Read More
A few weeks ago, I got a text from a friend and she said, “I had a dream about Mercy House. I want to share it with you some day.” The next morning, another text from the same friend, “Kristen, I had another dream last night. Call me when you have a chance.” I read the text out loud to my ... Read More
I wrote this post one year ago. Since that time, I've learned a lot more about rest, work and myself and mostly honoring Sabbath. I can't wait to tell you more about it. Today was my first day back to work after taking a one month sabbatical. Our family packed a few bags and our fluffy dog and ... Read More
What I'm excited about today: FREE SHIPPING on everything today at Mercy House Global! Use code FREEDOM at checkout (domestic orders only) What I've been watching: Family Friendly Documentaries: Dukale's Dream (Attention Hugh Jackman fans!) Living On A Dollar a Day Salem, ... Read More
