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Who would you be?
“She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them”
-Luke 2:7 NIV
I have experienced a deep connection to the wonder, awe, and mystery of Christmas…
Cybersex trafficking: A modern take on commercial sexual exploitation
In an increasingly globalized world, ideas, culture, and commodities are easily accessible with just a click of a button or via a short plane ride. With this increased interconnectedness also comes the relative ease of the movement of people,…
Alleluia is our song
We are an Easter people, and Alleluia is our song. ~ St. Augustine of Hippo
These words can seem so simple, but a second glance begs us to dig a little deeper into the paradox that Easter can represent. Before I met the girls of My…
PANCAKES FOR SALE: aka Lessons from a six-year-old
This is the story of how I recently learned a lesson in bravery, fundraising, and storytelling from my six year old.
For those of you who may not know, when asked what I “do”, my first answer is usually, “I’m a family therapist.”…
The Inspirational Power of Joy and Creativity
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”
~Maya Angelou
From the use of music, to visual arts, to creative writing, to movement, there are many examples of (and studies that back up) the power of creativity…
Raising Awareness
Hello there! My name is Kristi and I am an intern with My Refuge House in Southern California, so you’ll be hearing from me from time to time!
I first discovered my passion for human trafficking awareness during my 3 years in overseas missions…
