Kristi BurkeJul 30, 20216 minWhy Eve's Rebellion Is To Be AdmiredI learned the story of Adam and Eve at such a young age that it precedes my own memory. It is a classic tale illustrated in children's...
Kristi BurkeJul 8, 20217 min6 Months In Costa Rica & 6 Lessons I've LearnedToday marks half a year since Dave and I traded the concrete jungle for a real one, but it already feels like we've been here for ages....
Kristi BurkeJun 27, 20217 minWhy 'Modest Is Hottest' Is ProblematicTwo weeks ago, Christian music artist Matthew West released a song and video titled "Modest Is Hottest" and shared it on his social media...
Kristi BurkeJun 24, 20213 minExploring Irazú: The Enchantment Of Costa Rica's Tallest Active VolcanoDave and I packed a couple of PB&Js this past week and took the hour-long journey to the Irazu National Park, where the country's tallest...
Kristi BurkeJun 21, 20217 minHave You Been Brainwashed By The Church? These Are The Red Flags To Watch Out ForLately, I've been researching the signs of toxic abuse and comparing them to how churches often treat their congregations- and the...
Kristi BurkeJun 18, 20213 minThe Beauty Of The Black SheepFor hundreds of years, the black sheep was seen as worthless within farming communities. Although rare, her wool won't take to dye like...
Kristi BurkeMay 16, 20216 minTurning 30 In Paradise: A Birthday Surprise In La FortunaMy husband is the master of surprises. He's always got tricks up his sleeve. This year I turned the much-dreaded 30, and Dave knew he had...
Kristi BurkeMay 1, 20217 minWhy Women Like Anna Duggar Stay MarriedIn recent days, news broke that Josh Duggar, son of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar of TLC's "19 Kids & Counting," was arrested on charges of...
Kristi BurkeApr 27, 20217 minWhen Religion Turns To Abuse: How The Church Gave Me PTSD And What Helps Me HealIt's a sunny day in early 2020. My eyes are fixated on the front tire of my bicycle, which is spinning over hot Florida pavement. I've...
Kristi BurkeMar 29, 20214 minThe Reason Why We're SacrilegiousRight now everyone is talking about Lil Nas X and his partnership with a New York design company, who together are releasing a limited...
Kristi BurkeMar 11, 20218 minCancel Culture Isn't The ProblemLately it seems as though everything is being cancelled. From comedians to country singers, rappers and even cartoon characters. Every...
Kristi BurkeFeb 26, 20213 minFor The Ones Who Broke Roots To Find WingsTo 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...
Kristi BurkeFeb 19, 20216 minWhy 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...
Kristi BurkeFeb 16, 20218 minThe Magic Of An Unexpected Valentine'sTires were spinning in unforgiving gravel on a craggy mountain road. I felt a turning in my stomach as the car slipped backwards, kicking...
Kristi BurkeFeb 8, 20217 minWhen Happy Hurts: Learning To Let Myself Feel Joy After DepressionMy 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...
Kristi BurkeJan 31, 20217 minTeaching Children To Fear Hell Is Psychological AbuseI was raised in a small, Southern Baptist church that was a proud proponent of the "fire and brimstone" style of preaching. They didn't...
Kristi BurkeJan 27, 20218 minLiving In Costa Rica: Changes I've Made, Struggles I've Faced, And Lessons I've Learned So FarIt's been eighteen days since I moved to Costa Rica. I'm still amazed by how quickly life can change in just a couple of weeks, or days...
Kristi BurkeJan 16, 20218 minAn Open Letter To The Christian Trump Supporters Who Raised MeWhen 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...
Kristi BurkeJan 12, 202110 minMy Move To Costa Rica: Learning To Embrace Struggle With Open ArmsLast week I was sitting on my kitchen floor thinking I had just made the biggest mistake of my life. After months of planning, making...
Kristi BurkeDec 31, 20207 minWhy I'm Selling Everything And Moving Out Of The StatesI 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...