Kristen Rupp
Hi, friend! Thank you for meeting me in this space. You are welcome here. My name is Kristen. I am a follower of Jesus, wife, and stay-at-home mom who stumbles through anxiety and depression. I hope you will join me as I share my journey, trying my best to keep my eyes on God, my rock of refuge, breathing in His sunset of grace.
Dear friend, it is so good to have you here! Thank you for joining me in this space as I put to words my journey through anxiety and depression. I was in the pit, surrounded by darkness. Although I am no longer in a season of debilitating depression and anxiety, I still struggle daily with intrusive thoughts. As I heal, I seek to know God more in this difficult space and I invite you to join me.
I always enjoyed writing, but never considered myself a writer. However, on the ascent out of this pit, writing gives a voice to my fragmented soul; each word creating a rung of the ladder that with Jesus’ help, I will cling to as I climb toward the gleaming light. As I write words to heal my soul, I pray these words will encourage you as well. Thank you for being here.
My world in words
These are my people. I am married to Neil; He reminds me daily I am not alone in the plunging hole. He holds me while my body heaves in sobs and he encourages me to keep writing words to bring me closer to Jesus and to encourage others. We have two children, Reese and Simeon. They are joy-sparkers and anxiety-inducers all in one scoop. I am blessed to glean wisdom from friends and family who I love dearly and who are truly the hands and feet of Jesus. To all of these people, thank you for inspiring me to create with words and encouraging me to share my story.
Morning Marathon: where does our help come from?
I glance at the clock. It’s 9:15 AM and I already feel like I’ve run a marathon. Note: I’ve not run a marathon, and those of you who have, you are rockstars! I know my body is not near as tired as I write this as yours is after a race. You, half-marathon or marathon…
Worthy: God’s Whisper in Despair
You know those nights when tears soak your pillowcase leaving behind puffy eyes? Or tossing and turning is a constant companion, leaving you exhausted to face the day ahead? You are not alone; I’ve had those days, too. Take heart, dear one, God’s Word offers us a sweet truth for our worn-down souls. Even if…
The Satisfier of Our Souls
Do laundry, pick up groceries, clean toilets, vacuum the endless dust bunnies, when was the last time I washed the sheets, and oh yeah, what are we even having for dinner? Does this list sound familiar to you? Often, I find myself believing the completion of this endless to-do list, will provide contentment. But, will…
Refuge of Grace 