I have ducked and dodged doing a blog for quite some time now. Truly, I didn’t see the point. Don’t we have enough online voices to choose from already? Why would one more bring value or meaning to the world?
But recently it became clear – even if my voice were to positively impact just ONE person, it would be worth it. So, here I am.
My name is Kristen West and my goal is to encourage, inspire, and challenge you each time you read this blog. I work in church leadership with a passion for people and guest services. I am a wife, a mother, and have successfully reached the half century mark (in people years) giving me a keen perspective from the 50-yard line (lots to share and still lots to learn).
The Grace and Glory title comes directly from one of my favorite Bible verses – Psalm 84:11, “For God is a sun and a shield; He gives grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
I don’t know about you, but I look for those two things to show up in my life daily! Grace is a constant – to walk today cloaked in God’s free and unmerited favor is as necessary in my life as water is to keep my physical body alive and healthy! Glory is also just as necessary – positioning myself for God’s favor by believing on His Son, Jesus, and hanging on tight!
Let’s just say, there would be no blog without grace and glory actively working in my life!
Thanks for reading – I look forward to many more conversations we’ll have together!
Grace and Glory!
Yay!!! I will definitely be spreading the word about this blog!🥰
Strong start and solid foundation!! 5 stars!!!
Love it! You are an AMAZING STRONG LADY!!!
Woo! All grand adventures have a good start and here is yours! Looooove it!
I’m going to be your biggest fan!! I can’t wait to read more. I’m so excited to see what’s in store! 🙂
LOVED!!!! Well said! He is always constant and generally when we look for Him we find Him. But, we tend not to look because we often feel we don’t deserve His grace. However, is is absolutely CRAZY about His kids!!!
Thank goodness for grace and glory!! Enjoyed reading your blog today. Loved it and love you!!!
Great start my friend! Thankful for His grace, where would we be without it?
LOVE it!!!! Awesome verse, one of my favorite reminders!!! Can’t wait to read the next one :)!!
Love it 💜
So excited! Love you!
This is a dream come true to hear your words without bugging you 🙂 you’ve inspired me since I met you. Can’t wait to read this as often as I can
Thank you, Courtney!