Author: Kristen West

‘Twas a week before Christmas And all through the house It was relatively quiet – Just me and my spouse. The stockings were hung And the tree was a sight. Our home was quite ready To receive family in a few nights. Presents were wrapped. Food had been bought. The table would soon be set….

The beauty of the Christmas season is in full swing! Trees are out, lights are up, and Christmas carols are playing on the radio. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Unless it’s not. For some, it can feel like the most isolating and lonely time of the year. I have friends (you probably…

Are you still on the hunt for a unique Christmas gift this year?  Need a stocking stuffer for a sweet friend?  How about an encouraging read for that special someone? If so, then look no further!  My book, He’s an Everyday God, is sure to inspire, amuse, challenge, and encourage those who read it. Available…

Father God…where do I start? How do I begin to truly tell you all the things I’m thankful for? Sure, there’s the seemingly obvious – I’m thankful that Jesus died for my sins; I’m thankful for my family; I’m thankful for my job and things like that. But it goes so much deeper than that……

Not too long ago, I was shopping for a shawl. The highly convenient thing about shawl-shopping is that finding one to fit is pretty easy. Most shawls are “one size fits all”. For this reason, shawls can make a terrific gift idea (especially when you don’t know the exact size of the person you’re buying…