WHERE JOY IS
having the joy of Christ in every circumstance
Where Joy Is
Finding Joy in the Midst of Suffering
What happens when your life is turned upside down? What do you do when your reality collides with your theology? With vulnerability and passion, Kristen pulls back the curtain and exposing the raw pain of suffering, she points to the source of true and lasting joy.
The Purple Pickle
- And the Little Girl Who Was Sad
- And the Boy Who Was Mad
- And the Girl Who Was Afraid
"Kristen writes as if she's having a conversation with the reader. She's raw, she's honest."
—Gina
"This book grabs you and doesn’t let go! Kristen flies you over the devastation that was her own “valley of the shadow of death,” and shows you the God who was there all along."
—Rachelle
"For anyone who has been through or going through life's struggles, this is book is invaluable."
—Patricia
The Purple Pickle
- And the Little Girl Who Was Sad
- And the Boy Who Was Mad
- And the Girl Who Was Afraid
God is a God of joy! In Him our joy is full - no matter what tries to "steal our glad." Rickle, the purple pickle, is a funny character sent by God, who reminds little children of this wonderful truth.
"This is a perfect gift for kids who are going through a hard time or simply learning to sort through any sort of emotions."
—Sarah, mom of three
"This series of books address the darkest feelings that we often overlook. Wonderful rhyming scheme that makes the book enjoyable for young readers. If you do foster care, this is a MUST HAVE!"
—Andrew, father of five
"What a wonderful, lighthearted story that touches on big emotions. I love that it brought attention to emotions that kids feel but may not have a name for."
—Amber, mom of two