Bri K

A lot of you have asked about the absence of my blog or email updates. I haven’t given any because I haven’t known what to say, and I feel that my past seven months are a sort of broken record–new faces, places and practicalities to speak of, but kind of the same story on repeat. [...]

I read some words of C.S. Lewis this morning from an essay entitled “On Obstinacy in Belief.” The words struck me as it seems that he articulates my journey this year; my journey for life I suppose, but unmistakably this year, even this moment. These past few weeks the Lord has been revealing what this [...]

on cbs evening news tonight I learned that in the past 2.5 years 200 kids under the age of 18 have been killed in chicago. in 2009 there were 458 murders in chicago. 131 people have been killed in chicago this year…a 6% increase from last year. the broadcast made me think of a [...]

Just thought i’d update you quickly on the job hunt. Basically I’ve been focusing on jobs in Higher Ed and will still be keeping my eye on non-profit opportunities too. Pursuing TFA really prompted a desire to be in a new part of the country and experience a new culture and a new church culture…namely [...]

For me, most things I invest in begin with passion. It might be uninformed, it may be idealistic and it might even go against my better judgment or reasoning, but nonetheless, passion is where it begins. From there, the course is usually uncertain and demands much faith and waiting. But, typically passion gives life to [...]

“Sometimes people are so invested in their fear and hatred that peace is the most threatening thing they can imagine.” –Dalia Hassan

For over a year I feel like I’ve been standing at the edge of a pool and the Lord keeps saying, “Jump.” I’ve never known more intimate moments than when I’m poised in this place, waiting for the word and His arms to catch me. It’s not so much about the pool itself, but [...]

So most of you probably know at this point, but I just want to let you know that I was not accepted to Teach For America. I hung out with my friend Jason right afterward and we thought, “What in the world is happening in my life?!!” But we also thought it says something [...]

4.14.10
Palio’s Coffee House -Ladd’s Addition, SE Portland
The last time I sat here was one year ago on a wet Easter Sunday, working on maps for Israel-full of hope, excitement and a sense of new adventure and fulfillment lying ahead. Today I sit on a beautiful spring day that makes me want to live nowhere but [...]

My brother was the first one to teach me to laugh–to not take myself so seriously–and to just be crazy and enjoy making a fool of yourself! He drove me crazy when I was little because I was little type-A girl and he was laid back, creative, take it as it comes sort of guy. [...]