Kerri Christopher

4 Reasons it’s Difficult to Be Honest with Yourself

Honesty is hard. Honesty with other people is hard – but sometimes honesty with ourselves is even harder. On the one hand, it’s just us!

What to Do if You’re Distracted in Discernment

It can be hard to distinguish when we’re just getting distracted in discernment, and when we’re legitimately drawn to something that ought to become a factor. In other words, what deserves our attention and what doesn’t?

How to Start Using Your God-Given Gifts Well

Let’s talk about gifts. I love talking about gifts, by which I don’t mean wrapped presents. I mean things we often call talents or abilities

Things that Get in the Way of Discernment

Sometimes in discernment we find ourselves stuck. Here are five things that get in the way of discernment.

5 Simple Ways to Help You Slow Down and Feel Less Busy

How busy are you? Whether you have a taxing job, a long commute, or are home with children, life in our technologically-heavy world can feel

How Do You Take Advice? And Why Knowing Can Help You Practice Discernment Better

What’s your advice-taking tendency? As I was brainstorming this blog post, I texted a friend, asking, “how do you take advice?” and she replied, “not

One Simple Practice for Overcoming Perfectionism: A Space for Mistakes

Overcoming perfectionism is a life-long process that begins with letting go of false ideas about ourselves and God. But it also requires concrete, practical steps:

If You Want to Make a Change, Think About the Inside First

If we want something different in life, we have to become a different type of person in the process.

You Have Creative Gifts: Here’s How to Find Them

If you’re reading this, you’re the recipient of someone else’s creative gift. Somebody, somewhere, decided to come up with a written alphabet. Somebody, somewhere, taught

How to Practice Discernment When God is Silent

In the practice of discernment, God’s silence isn’t as simple as we might think.