3 Practical Ways to Give Thanks Published on November 2, 2023 How do we give thanks when we just don’t understand? Things happen. Plans change. Life takes an unexpected turn. And we just. don’t. get. it. Earlier this month, one of my childhood friends passed away. His name was Wes. Wes and I had known each other since we were little, our parents, friends since before either of us were a twinkle in their eyes. As kids, he and his brother played chase and king of the hill with me and my brother...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read
Why We Need Seasons... Summer it seems, is finally in our rear view mirror (and all the people threw their hands in the air and shouted, AMEN!). Leaves are beginning to change here in West Texas, along with cooler mornings & warm afternoons. It’s been rainy too, which has given me New England vibes the past couple of days. Ruth Ahmed said, ”There is something so special in the early leaves drifting from the trees–as if we are all to be allowed a chance to peel, to refresh, to start again.”...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
it's fall, y'all!! Call me a sucker, but ohhh man, I love me a good pumpkin latte. Pumpkin bread? Yes, please. And don't get me started on pumpkin shaped Reese's cups. There might be a bag of them hidden in my kitchen right now so the men in my house don't eat them. 🤣 Wherever today finds you, I hope you enjoy today's edition of The Snicky Snack, which is dedicated to the fall season and all its glorious color. Get outside and soak in the beauty of it!! Love you lots ~ Kristi Ps. Some of you...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
the middle east... I don't watch a lot of mainstream media, but I am keeping up as events unfold through a few trusted sources. It all just breaks my heart. Our world is so broken, and so badly needs Jesus. What can we do? PRAY. Our first line of defense is prayer. Proverbs 15:29 says that God hears the prayer of the righteous. Pray as God leads you - as you hear or see news - pray for the protection of the innocent - the wisdom of those in authority - and for those who do not know Jesus to...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hey Friends! It's theEven If Podcast Snicky-Snack! (Ok, it's really a newsletter...BUT Erryone loves a snicky-snack, especially bite-sized encouragement and tidbits! ) This week the podcast is celebrating her ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY! 52 weeks of stories, faith, lots of laughs, a few tears, and a WHOLE LOTTA JESUS! I'm in shambles over here, tbh. I can't believe it's been a year since our little 'Pod took her first breath in the interweb-world! She's grown and gotten so much braver, wiser and can't...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read