By Kelly Carr I had a MySpace page once. Yes, that was a popular website for a while. It was before the term social media was even in my vocabulary, yet that’s what it was. I resisted for a while, and when I eventually gave in and made my own profile, soon everyone was moving […]
Stand Firm & Be Still
By Kelly Carr There are lots of things people dislike, but for some those develop into actual fears. As a kid I didn’t mind crawling into cubby holes, but now I am a bit claustrophobic. As a carefree youngster I wandered about touching everything, but now I feel best with hand sanitizer in my pocket—my […]
Church Ladies
By Kelly Carr A few months ago at church there were a few of us adults standing around talking after the worship service. Many people had already left, including all the kids. My daughter was standing across the room by herself, giving me the eye, fully ready for the grownups to stop jabbering so we […]
Sharing Christ: in the City
By Kelly Carr I held a number of stereotypes about city living and its residents until I moved to the city over a decade ago. But my perspective is different now. During my time here, I’ve experienced some of the most memorable activities and have developed some of my strongest friendships. Many first think of […]
Sharing Christ: in the Suburbs
By Kelly Carr When Christians think of places where the gospel needs to be spread, they may think of other countries and the missionaries who reach them. If they consider the U.S., what comes to mind is likely rural regions or urban areas that are impoverished. But how often do people think of the suburbs […]