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For The Ones Who Broke Roots To Find Wings

To the wild hearts, the black sheep, the strong minds, the freedom seekers, and the self-thinkers; the ones who knew they had to leave to...

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Why Are So Many Christians Clinging To Fascism?

Kristi Burke

Feb 19
6 min

Why Are So Many Christians Clinging To Fascism?

The other day a friend wrote to me and asked me why I think so many Christians are eager to follow Trump when they claim to believe in Je...

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Kristi Burke

Feb 16
8 min

The Magic Of An Unexpected Valentine's

Tires were spinning in unforgiving gravel on a craggy mountain road. I felt a turning in my stomach as the car slipped backwards, kicking...

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When Happy Hurts: Learning To Let Myself Feel Joy After Depression

Kristi Burke

Feb 8
7 min

When Happy Hurts: Learning To Let Myself Feel Joy After Depression

My body fell to the bottom of the cold pool as I exhaled the last bit of air from my lungs. With it, I released all of the remaining tens...

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Teaching Children To Fear Hell Is Psychological Abuse

Kristi Burke

Jan 31
7 min

Teaching Children To Fear Hell Is Psychological Abuse

I was raised in a small, Southern Baptist church that was a proud proponent of the "fire and brimstone" style of preaching. They didn't b...

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Living In Costa Rica: Changes I've Made, Struggles I've Faced, And Lessons I've Learned So Far

Kristi Burke

Jan 27
8 min

Living In Costa Rica: Changes I've Made, Struggles I've Faced, And Lessons I've Learned So Far

It's been eighteen days since I gave up a concrete jungle for the real thing. I'm still amazed by how quickly life can change in just a c...

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An Open Letter To The Christian Trump Supporters Who Raised Me

Kristi Burke

Jan 16
8 min

An Open Letter To The Christian Trump Supporters Who Raised Me

When I was a little girl, I looked up to you with stars in my eyes. I once called you my home, my shelter, and my refuge. You were my fri...

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My Move To Costa Rica: Learning To Embrace Struggle With Open Arms

Kristi Burke

Jan 12
10 min

My Move To Costa Rica: Learning To Embrace Struggle With Open Arms

Last week I was sitting on my kitchen floor thinking I had just made the biggest mistake of my life. After months of planning, making cal...

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Why I'm Selling Everything And Moving Out Of The States

Kristi Burke

Dec 31, 2020
7 min

Why I'm Selling Everything And Moving Out Of The States

I have depression. The can't-get-dressed, won't eat, anti-social, couch hugging, grey cloud-over-my-head kind of depression. But it isn't...

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It's Time To Start Treating Artists Like They Are Essential

Kristi Burke

Jul 1, 2020
5 min

It's Time To Start Treating Artists Like They Are Essential

We live in a society of people who consume art every day, but don't think twice about those that create it.

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Kristi Burke

May 27, 2020
7 min

Murals, Mistakes & Moments Of Clarity

Wow, it feels so good to finish a project. There are times that I think I'm crazy for choosing this life. Mural work can be so exhausting...

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Kristi Burke

Nov 8, 2019
6 min

Make Art That Fuels Your Soul

I love a good hustle. I always have. I've been a creative spirit with an entrepreneur heart since I was a little girl. I used to cherish ...

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Kristi Burke

Sep 21, 2019
9 min

Three States And A Mural

I really love a good adventure. Especially anywhere in Appalachia. I'm gripped by the clean, crisp air. I love the perpetual change in el...

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