Kristie Kerr

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Writer, Speaker, Worship Leader

Kristie Kerr is a worship leader, author, speaker, and mother of four. Through music, writing, teaching and creative service production, Kristie continues to find new ways to express the truth of God’s love and grace to people. She has written several women’s Bibles Studies, and in 2008, she published her first book, “The Father’s Heart: God’s Relentless Love for His Daughters.” In 2011, she and her husband, Jeff, founded Fourth Floor Ministries, a creative resource for churches and organizations. Their goal is to provide creative content and equip the body of Christ to use creative methods to spread the good news of Jesus. Visit their websites at Kristiekerr.com and fourthfloor.org

Favorite Resources

Captivating by Stasi Eldredge The Life You've Always Wanted by John Ortberg He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not by Wayne Jacobson

Content Kristie wrote

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Those Who Have Gone Before...
09/7/11

Three hours ago, I saw my grandmother for what will probably be the last time. She’s been failing. She hasn’t had anything to eat or drink in three days. She hasn’t opened her eyes since Saturday. She is on her way to see Jesus.

I’m sitting here tonight staring at looming deadlines and countless projects to get done, and yet I just have to stop and take a moment to gather my thoughts.

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Because of Your Love
08/31/11

There isn't a relationship in the world that doesn't struggle with conflict at one time or another. Ephesians 4:2 gives us a great model to live by when trying to navigate conflict.

Be humble and gentle.  Be patient with each other, making allowances for each other’s faults because of your love.  Ephesians 4:2

Hmmm.  Not exactly what I wanted to hear this morning as I opened my Bible for a little time with Jesus. 

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Unbelief
08/2/11

It seems that our hearts are prone to unbelief. Not only that, but the enemy of our souls likes to play games with us – deceptively fanning the flames of doubt. Actually, the very first thing the serpent said to Eve in the garden was “Did God REALLY say….”

Every once and a while (ok… more like every few months) God will drop a word into my heart that quietly (and yet surprisingly efficiently) exposes something in my life that needs a little tweaking.  Everything from “patience” or “forgiveness” or “discipline” to “slow down,” “get moving,” or “shut up.”

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A LIttle Help Please?!?
06/29/11

There are times when we feel “in our groove” and that things are chugging along just swimmingly – and then we have those moments when even the things we usually enjoy seem to just be laborsome and taxing. What’s a girl to do?

Sometimes you just feel a little….. blech.

Yes, that is my official terminology for those moments when you feel uninspired, tired, overwhelmed and bored at precisely the same time. 

Blech.

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All Work and No Play
06/9/11

I love working for God - but I need a little play time too. I need times where I just enjoy my relationship with my Heavenly Father without asking what’s next on the agenda or what He has for me to say to everyone else. I need some time where I’m just enjoying Him.

I can’t remember how the rest of that phrase is supposed to go.

All work and no play keeps the doctor away?

Google says: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.  Really?

I have pretty much decided that for me – the phrase should go:  All work and no play makes for a pretty crabby Kristie.

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It's The Little Victories
06/1/11

Little steps can make a big difference in the life of a mom.

We have had a major breakthrough at the Kerr house. It has revolutionized our family dynamic, comforted my anxious heart, and brought joy and happiness to our whole clan. What is this monumental milestone? Charlie learned to ride his bike.

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Losing Your Song
03/3/11

Pain. Heartache. Destruction. Finding yourself in a season of brokenness can steal the song of your heart. But Jesus promises to exchange joy for our mourning.

Beside the rivers of Babylon,

We sat down and wept as we thought of Jerusalem

We put away our lyres, hanging them on the branches of the willow trees.

(Psalm 137:1-2)

 

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Plain White Underwear
02/3/11

Good friends bring lots of color to our lives!

I used to wear only plain white underwear.

Probably more information than you EVER wanted to know about me – but there it is anyway. 

I’m a pretty practical girl.  I buy my bras at Target, my shoes at WalMart, and most of my wardrobe staples are hand me downs from a “fashion forward friend.”

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Epic Fail
01/6/11

What do you do when you’ve screwed up? How do you pick up the pieces of a big old mess you’ve created and walk forward? How do you live a life of humble repentance and still confidently leave the past behind?

What do you do when you’ve screwed up?  How do you pick up the pieces of a big old mess you’ve created and walk forward?  How do you live a life of humble repentance and still confidently leave the past behind?

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Yes and No
11/25/10

Life is full of yes and no's. We need to stay close to Jesus so we will know the things to say "yes" to and the things to say "no" to.

"Will you play games with me?"

"Can I have another snack?"

"Can I play with my friends?"

"Can I help you?"

"Will you help me?"

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