Kirstin Ricketts | Hold Loosely, Live Freely

Elevate The Conversation

by Kirstin Ricketts | Jul 24, 2019 | Home Sweet Home, The Blog

I’ve got a pretty good list of the things I disliked when I was a kid but appreciate as an adult, and at the top of that list is the attention my mom gave to what poured into our ears. So when you mention a song from the ’80s and ’90s, my eyes will likely give...

What You Have To Offer Is Enough

by Kirstin Ricketts | Jul 22, 2019 | All The Things, Children, Faith Matters, The Blog

Our God is a God of full-circle, accepting, limitless love. On my grandmother’s 83rd birthday, I saw that kind of love. At the end of the meal, a beautiful chocolate dessert was brought to the table, and as my grandmother talked about how much she loved chocolate, my...

I Will Not Do Petty

by Kirstin Ricketts | Jul 19, 2019 | All The Things, The Blog

I will not do petty. This is rule number two that I have when it comes to how I will choose to live. It guides my mind and protects my heart. I will not be consumed by things that are not a big deal or won’t be changed by my participation in them. My mom has given...

Are We Self-Medicating?

by Kirstin Ricketts | Jul 17, 2019 | All The Things, Faith Matters, The Blog

We can mask the void with anything: wine, Target, exercise, talking about other peoples’ issues so we don’t need to focus on our own, Instagram, Pinterest, work, or even just busyness. Our souls cry out to be made one with our God, and when we fill the gaps with other...

Who Are You Looking To?

by Kirstin Ricketts | Jul 15, 2019 | The Blog

I sat behind Teddy watching him emulate one particular middle school boy who is the apple of his eye. During song time, he insisted on sitting away from his three year old friends and with this kid’s group. When the older boy would dance, Teddy would dance. When he...