Author: Kristen West

  • Taming the Tongue

    Have you ever tried to put toothpaste back into the tube?  It’s pretty much impossible, isn’t it?  And, once it’s out, it can be quite a mess to clean up. I have lost count of the times where my words have been like renegade toothpaste squeezed out of its tube without restraint.  Moments when, in…

  • A Snack and a Nap

    Allow me to introduce Elijah – an Old Testament prophet who proved that the need for a snack and a nap didn’t just apply to ornery toddlers at the end of their rope. Elijah’s story, as it unfolds in I Kings, has more drama, twists, turns, and edge-of-your-seat moments than a modern-day reality TV show. …

  • Hold His Hand

    When my children were small, I held their hand a lot.  In order to ensure their safety while crossing busy streets, navigating crowded stores, or zigzagging through packed malls, hand holding was a must.  But those weren’t the only times I held their little hands.  I also held them when we were just taking a…