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Kristen

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About Me

I am originally from Virginia, (hence the y'all that you'll hear every now and then) but I moved to Nebraska with my family almost three years ago. I am a musician and songwriter; I play the piano, violin and viola, and I write worship choruses and Contemporary Christian music. In my Junior year of highschool, God totally rocked my world and called me to lead His people in worship. I am classic example of the saying, "God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called". I really had no idea what I was doing the first time that I got up in front of a congregation to lead them in worship; in fact, I'm still not sure sometimes if I know what I'm doing week after week. Yet, even in my weakness, HIS strength is made complete and perfect. I am just a little girl from a small town who said, "yes, Lord; I'll go where you send me". I often laugh at the irony of God's ways. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to live a life in full-time ministry. In fact, I really wanted to be a missionary when I was little. I've grown up saying, "Lord, send me where ever you want me to go! I'll go to Africa, China, South America, Russia... just tell me where and I'll go..." And God sent me to Omaha Nebraska! Yeah, God totally cracks me up! I love it here. I am currently the Director of music and worship at a small church in Papillion, and God has just opened up doors for ministry opportunities like never before. I am nothing without Him, and why He would choose me I have no idea. I am still amazed, still humbled, and ever in awe of His grace. Wow."Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life." (Tuck Everlasting) This layout was handmade with love by the folks at My space or yours? Go get one!

My Interests

I want to be closer to God than I was yesterday - this is my interest, my dream, my passion, and my obsession.

I'd like to meet:

..Becca, Alyssa and Lauren Barlow of "Barlow Girl", Estefania - my Compassion Sister, and I long to meet my JESUS face to face; though I'll probably fall on my face at just a glimpse of HIS...

Music:


All kinds of worship music: Misty Edwards, Starfield, John Waller, Chris Tomlin, Tim Hughes, Jeff Booth, Mat Redman, Jeff Deyo, Brian and Jenn Johnson, Carissa Carter, Jason Upton... Toby Mac, RED, Decyfer Down, Day of Fire, Fireflight, Barlow Girl, Krystal Meyers, Disciple, Third Day, Kutless... You can't go wrong with good Christian rock!!!

Movies:

Return To Me, Pride And Prejudice, While You Were Sleeping, Last Of The Mohicans, Batman Begins, Just Like Heaven, Emma, The Patriot, The Last Sin Eater, The Passion Of The Christ, Chronicles Of Narnia, Bruce Almighty, Crossfire Trail, You've Got Mail, Quiggly Down Under, IQ, Roman Holiday, Sense and Sensibility, Timeline, The Sound Of Music, The Bourne Movies...

Television:

I really don't even know what's on these days... haven't watched TV in a long, long time.

Books:

The Bible, In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day, Redeeming Love, The Last Sin Eater, Purpose Driven Life...pretty much anything by Gilbert Morris, or Francine Rivers

Heroes:

My Savior - my Strength and my Song; my parents - for their endless love; all those in ministry - you are the feet of Jesus and an inspiration to me! God bless you for serving HIM!!!Unbreakable
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My Blog

Breathe On Me

..TR> Here I am, Lord, I'm yours; ready for more I seek you.  My soul cries out just to know you - to know the heart of the One my spirit adores so.  I don't care what it means; I don't ca...
Posted by Kristen on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:24:00 PST

Beautiful

Never have a found a song so true to expressing my heart's desire!  I recently posted this on my "space", where it will probably stay for a while... A few weeks ago, I was in a worship serv...
Posted by Kristen on Wed, 07 May 2008 10:56:00 PST

Why We Do?

Why We Do?     He is the only reason that music exists; we could sing about love, but there is no greater love than the great love of Jesus, demonstrated on the cross.  We could sing ab...
Posted by Kristen on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:22:00 PST

Treasure!!!

Treasure!!!     The Lord showed me something the other day that really put things into perspective for me.  I've often wondered, "what more can I give You, Lord; I really feel like I've...
Posted by Kristen on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:48:00 PST

Im Yours

I'm Yours take me as I am I'm Yours Won't you take this space between us and fill it up again I'm Yours take me as I am I'm Yours Won't you take this space between us and fill it up. I love this so...
Posted by Kristen on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:13:00 PST

Sacrifice?

"And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you.  Let them be a living and holy sacrifice - the kind He will find acce...
Posted by Kristen on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:55:00 PST

A Mere Glimpse of HIS Reflection

  I walked outside of my home this morning to leave for church at about 7:20am.   It was just barely what one might call "dawn"; the sun had not popped up over the horizon yet. The clou...
Posted by Kristen on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 07:51:00 PST

Shall We Dance?

 Shall We Dance?   Just recently, I started going with a few of my friends to swing dance on Friday nights. I'm not a dancer  at all. Yes, I do know my right foot from my left, but how to g...
Posted by Kristen on Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:54:00 PST

Million Voices

I've been listening to this song on "repeat" mode in my player for the past few days.  Not only is Barlow Girl my favorite girl-band because of their stand for purity and their passionate pursu...
Posted by Kristen on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:25:00 PST

When Knowing Isnt Enough

  WHEN KNOWING ISN'T ENOUGH Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the nam...
Posted by Kristen on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:33:00 PST