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The Blessing (Or Curse) of Stuff and What We Are Really Teaching Our Kids

I ran into an old friend on my way out of the post office the other day. We quickly caught up on each other’s life and I was tempted to count how many times she said “I’m blessed.” “We moved into a...

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Why I Share About My Broken Marriage In My Book

She pulled me close and said the words in a hush, “ Your book for me is like the book Radical was for you.” The words stun. Because I know what that means. I’m looking in the eyes of a woman who is...

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How To Wake Up From the American Dream (You Might Not Even Know You’re...

You don’t always know you’re asleep—until you wake up. And then you see the world in a completely new way. Two years after that first life-changing trip to Kenya, I brought Maureen,...

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The True Secret to Discovering What We Are Supposed to Do Next

I used to call them my wasted years. That season where I did nothing for anyone. Not even myself. I felt like I lived in circles. Doing the same thing I did the day before. And just thankful to get...

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One of the {Good} Parts of Being a Christian

I have a coffee mug with a lovely lady smiling, dressed in her Sunday best saying, “Stop me before I volunteer again.” I’ve never liked that mug. Because I’m not really that great of a volunteer. And...

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You Are Wealthier Than You Think

Luxury. On more than one occasion, that’s been my first thought as I’ve stood in a home grander than mine, taking in the massive mahogany furnishings, the ample space, the stainless steel kitchen...

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This Is Why We Are Here

The hot June sun made the small musty apartment mustier. The ladies were already waiting on us, in the dim room, clutching their bags, yarn spilling out. Within minutes, more than 40 women, not...

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Why I Share About My Broken Marriage in My Book

She pulled me close and said the words in a hush, “ Your book for me is like the book Radical was for you.” The words stun. Because I know what that means. I’m looking in the eyes of a woman who is...

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Yes: One Year Later {Huge Giveaway}

Updated with Winners: Congrats to random commenters Leslie, Becky, Chelsea, Kendra and Lindsey A few weeks after turning in my Rhinestone Jesus manuscript, my memoir about obedience to God, I visited...

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Marriage is Messy. Your Yes Matters. {Get My Book for $2.99}

I unbuckled my seatbelt and climbed into the back of our van where my children were sleeping. I had to get away from this stranger. I crouched between their two car seats, pulled my knees up to my chin...

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Rhinestone Jesus

I’ve been working on this for the last year… the story I’ve been longing to tell. And I’m so excited to announce my new book! Back Cover: In high school, Kristen Welch wore a big, sparkly rhinestone...

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Why I Wrote Rhinestone Jesus

If you stood in front of my house and saw my family through our big dining room window, you might see us sitting down for dinner.But don’t do that. Because creepy.But let’s just say you saw us from the...

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The Invitation to More

“There has got to be more.”These are haunting words.I have said them. I have lived the hollow emptiness that comes with filling my life with things that do not matter.I have looked at the mess of my...

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The Gift of Yes (Pre-Order Day for Rhinestone Jesus)

So, I wrote this book.It’s my story of saying yes to God–it’s imperfect, it’s soul-splitting, it’s funny (there might be a scary picture of me in the book holding a doll while also wearing an afro. So...

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Saying #Yes In My Mess

I’m a mom.I have a lot of messes.Currently: there is a science fair project involving 1000 paper clips most of which are scattered under my dining room table and an entire package of broken Girl Scout...

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The Two Words That Can Absolutely Change Your Marriage

Sometimes I don’t even know I need to hear the words.Until he says them.And then I’m like a sponge and I soak them up like my life depended on hearing them.The whole family spent the entire Saturday...

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What Scares Me More Than Being Inadequate

I used to think my greatest fear was inadequacy.I believed these words for a very long time.You could never do that.You aren’t good enough.You cannot make a difference.You will fail.But the day I said...

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Today, I’m Releasing My Story To The World

It’s here!Today is the day Rhinestone Jesus: Saying Yes to God When Sparkly Safe Faith is No Longer Enough releases worldwide. I would be lying if I told you this is the book I always wanted to...

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It Matters. {Giveaway}

Updated with randomly chosen winners: Please check your email! Congrats to Amalia, Valorie M, Melody B, Jodi T, and BrandiEvery load of laundry.Every spill wiped.Every hug given.Every phone call...

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