It's that time! School is almost out for the year, seniors are graduating from high school and college, and summer camp is about to be in full swing. This time last year I was in that exact spot. I … Read more about Seeds in the Kingdom
That Community Life Tho
As I look back on my month in Albania it has been such a blessing to me. So many familiar feelings to The States but so distant at the same time. This month the idea of community has been something … Read more about That Community Life Tho
People Pleasing Is My Middle Name
Kelsey People Pleaser Kraus could have been my middle name. For as long as I can remember I have been wrapped in the chains of pleasing other people. I have constantly put aside my … Read more about People Pleasing Is My Middle Name
An Ocean Full of Grace
Jesus loves you. Chances are you have probs heard this sometime in your life. But really, he does love you. It's such a simple statement but I am learning the deepness and richness of it more and … Read more about An Ocean Full of Grace
I’ve Never Been A Morning Person
This month in El Salvador my team and I are at Remar Orphanage. Our days are filled with waking up children and getting them ready for school, cleaning, doing laundry, cooking, killing chickens, … Read more about I’ve Never Been A Morning Person
11 Things To Know About Me and Guatemala
1. We get our clean drinking water from the local fire department 2. I can lead worship on the guitar 3. My headlamp is my favorite wardrobe accessory 4. Chocolate covered bananas for 1 Quetzal or … Read more about 11 Things To Know About Me and Guatemala
Stop and Smell the Fresh Flowers
For a few days this month my team and I did ATL. What exactly is ATL you may be asking yourself. )Sorry I´m using a Spanish computer keyboard, so please excuse any puncuation errors.) … Read more about Stop and Smell the Fresh Flowers
My Sweet Maria
Her name is Maria. Maria is 16 years old, married, one of eight children in her family, and lives in the mountains of Guatemala. I met Maria last week in the Quiche, Guatemalan Hospital. This hospital … Read more about My Sweet Maria
A Story is Worth A Thousand Words
This past month I have learned that God has given me a beautiful story. A story to not keep to myself but to share with everyone and to glorify His name. Testimonies are powerful. … Read more about A Story is Worth A Thousand Words
