conversations between sisters in Christ
When I was first told that I had the gift of encouragement, it sounded kind of frilly. Why not something more powerful, like healing or teaching or speaking in languages I’ve never learned? I wanted to be on the front lines of the spiritual battle, not sitting on the sidelines patting someone’s hand and telling [...]
There are many questions we must ask ourselves when making a purchase: Can I afford this? Do I really need/want it? Is it of good quality? There is one question, however, that many of us forget to ask ourselves: Would this purchase be a fair-trade? “Fair Trade” is probably a term you’ve heard a few [...]
I had been called many things, but “traitor” had never been one of them. Until that day at the orphanage in Haiti when those hurting children took their anger out on me. I crawled crying into my parents’ bed that night and I remember them saying, “They probably don’t even know what that means.” And [...]
Everly: Today I am pleased to introduce you to the lovely authoress, L. L. Barkat! She has been so kind to answer a few of my questions and let you in on the secrets of a writer’s life! L.L., thanks so much for coming by and chatting with us here at Kindred Grace. Before we [...]
Everly: Hi Emily! Welcome to Kindred Grace. We are so happy to have you here to tell us a bit about your life as an author. But first, tell us a bit about yourself as a person. How would you describe yourself? Emily: It’s so great to be here! How would I describe myself? I’m [...]
Do you remember circle time? Your teacher, or mom, or Sunday School teacher would gather you and your peers into a little group and, as eyes widened and voices hushed (okay, not so hushed at times!), she would open up the pages of some intriguing story and you’d fall into the enchanting world of an [...]
It’s so simple, really. When your brother or sister is cleaning your room, remember to say “thank you.” When they are tattling to mom about what a dear help you have been, turn a bashful eye. When they are cuddled up next to you reading a book and smelling so sweet, kiss them on the [...]
We’ve all heard it said, “The couple that laughs together, stays together” and I couldn’t agree more. Laughter isn’t the only necessary ingredient for a happy marriage, but it certainly bonds people. Haven’t you ever had a funny episode in public and wound up laughing with strangers? Chuckling over a leaky milk carton or some [...]
Cars run on gas, trains run on coal and I on words. I hardly remember a time when I wasn’t eating up poems, gnawing on novels and drinking in the sweet sound of my mother’s reading voice. These words made me want words of my own and when I started my own run-on sentences at [...]
There’s this local burrito place that my town is kind of famous for. The facts that the burritos are delicious and enormous (I will split one with you!) and that all of the employees have more piercings than original facial features, make it difficult to forget. However, when I get the craving for a burrito, [...]
