About Kari
Hey, you’re here!
With millions of virtual places to go, thanks for stopping here and saying hi. I hope you’ll sit and stay awhile.
My name is Kari. I am a girl in love with a God whose Story has captured my soul. I am wifey to Pastor Jeff (who broke my heart), mommy to two little riots (who love ambulance rides and redecorating with Butt Paste), daughter to two amazing parents, and Bible teacher to women at our beloved home, Willamette Church. I’m blessed to be with Credo Communications, seeking publication for my first book, Sacred Mundane: Because everything matters. I’m also blessed to hold a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies and Women’s Ministry from Multnomah Seminary, but the greatest ministry curriculum was our Road to Santa Clara.
I write a lot and edit a little, so you won’t find perfection here, but you will find a girl whose heart beats with the Sacred Mundane. God is in every detail of life and I wish to help draw attention to His presence there. I love theology and finding a hundred ways to slash those grocery budgets. I yearn for the gospel to go forth and transform every tribe, tongue, and nation … and to stay right here and transform this heart that’s prone to wander.
If that makes my life sound very grand let me assure you, it is not. Today my son announced that he had washed out his nose so it was perfectly fine to continue picking it, and this morning I told the mirror it does not seem right to have acne and wrinkles forming at the same time. Isn’t there some law of fairness that you should only have one or the other?
Thank you again for coming. If you have a moment, say hello–I love how God crosses paths.
By grace, with joy,
Kari
[Looking to book Kari to speak at your event? See her Speaking/Retreat page.]
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Hello Kari,
I love this post! It was so honest. I was directed to it on the blog, (in)courage, by Selena. She mentioned mentioned it, as it related to our discussion that developed from reading the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan. Did you follow all of that?
I am excited to visit your blog now that I have found it. You may not recognize me by my married name, but you probably remember me from Real Life in Corvallis. Although, kids do take a toll on the brain, (I would know) so you may not remember me. Either way, I am so happy to see that you are doing well and continue to have your same passion for Jesus.
Blessings,
Annie
This is a wee bit crazy. A heavily loaded morning posting on Gendads about the life of incomprehensible grace God has given wife and I (for 46 years). Self-weighted schedule trying to get to my book, then, somehow, ended up dropping in on this cool blog of my kinda fella. Yes, that would be Jeff, but I couldn’t find his name (is he really modest or likes to lead games?). Finally but was distracted by your name (Cari, spelled correctly, is my daughter’s name). Now REALLY distracted by your deft touch with “heart words”. You guys make quite a writing pair. I haven’t even written Jeff yet, but I think I’ll follow him and visit Sacred Mundane now and then. For someone reporting from the “finishing well” segment of the journey, come visit at http://www.gendads.com.
We will be having a women’s retreat next February. It will be held in Ashland, Oregon.
What do you charge for a weekend of speaking 3 times. We need to know if we can afford you.
Thanks, Ginny
Enjoyed your post about the hair color on the husband. Saints. Aren’t our husbands just saints? Reminded me of the first time I ‘cut’ my husband (then fiance’s) hair… Wasn’t much left. He wore his shave bravely though.
Blessings,
Rosalyn Price English
Have I asked you before where are you located? are you in the Portland Oregon area? willamette church … where is that located? I feel like we are in the same ‘general areas’.
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