I woke up on Thanksgiving feeling at odds with myself. How is it that I am feeling gratitude and angst … More
Author: kjerstilou
Let Justice Roll Down Like Water – Amos 5:24
A letter to friends and fellow grads of FIRE School of Ministry Fellow grads, I have been seeing some of … More
Tricked by Truth
A couple years ago my pastor preached a message that he called the Stunted Gospel. I’m sure I have talked … More
The Truth About Truth
As 2023 comes to an end, like most people, I have been contemplating the coming year. I don’t have any … More
At the pleasure of the King
For the last few weeks the phrase, “I serve at the pleasure of the King,” has been randomly rolling through … More
No Amnesty
There is a recent article by Christianity Today that has been irking me to no end. The title of the … More
Looking Back
When I was a kid, I didn’t want to be a mom. I wanted to travel the world, give my … More
Turkiye
Last summer, Erich and I applied to join the Foursquare Disaster Relief (FDR) team. Disaster relief is something we’ve wanted … More
The Storehouses of Snow
Here in Montana, we have had an amazing Fall. I was joking about how we were going to miss Fall … More
Imago Dei
I recently watched a clip of an interview with Ricky Gervais, who is a self-proclaimed atheist. The talk show host … More
A Life Caught Up in God
Do you have seasons in life where certain themes in the Bible seem to pull at you more than others? … More
A World that Hates to Love, and Loves to Hate
The other day Erich and I were talking about how Jussie Smollet’s attacker was finally sentenced to jail time, which … More
No Neutrality
I have been conflicted for a long time now. I struggle with this inner turmoil on an almost daily basis. … More
Cabin Fever
I guess since we are approaching the one year mark for moving into our house, we should give you all … More
Undone
As I sit here, lost for words, my heart hurts. Tears stop and start again, with no regard for my … More