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Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Kendra Jernejcic • 0 Comments

I had another post scheduled for today, but in light of our present circumstances, it didn’t feel right for me to continue on with business as usual. 

I’m not usually one to chime in on current events or hot-button issues. I remain silent because I feel that I lack the knowledge to speak with credibility and compassion, or I worry that I might say the wrong thing.

I recognize that the last thing the world needs is another white Christian contributing to the noise by making this issue about me and my own journey to becoming “woke.” 

But I also know that when it comes to racism, my continued silence is part of the problem. I can’t claim to love God and love His creation without speaking up for justice and equality. So I’m here, doing my admittedly small part to stand in solidarity with my black brothers and sisters.

I have no answers or solutions. Only a heart that is open to change, a mind that is willing to learn, and a heartfelt belief that uncomfortable conversations and messy attempts at reconciliation are better than doing nothing at all.

Learning. Listening. Examining my heart. Lamenting my own racism and acknowledging my privilege. Making space for those whose voices deserve to (finally) be heard. Those are my next steps. 

There is no shortage of resources available for those of us seeking guidance from the black community. This resource page from Be the Bridge—an organization I have personally supported and am currently learning from—is a great place to start.

Image Source: Jane Mount

I’ll leave you with this lovely benediction from Emily P. Freeman’s recent episode of The Next Right Thing: 

May we hold our own responsibilities with the same care, reverence, and humility we ask for from our leaders.

May we use our voices to speak up and stand with even if we stand out. 

May we not underestimate the power of an honest dialogue and a loosely-held agenda. 

May we not be afraid to examine our own hearts in the presence of God. 

May we see his image as it shines through the lives of our black brothers and sisters. 

May we know when to speak up and when to stay silent. 

When we are silent, may it be because we’re learning and listening and not because we’re afraid. 

May it be so in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Charleston Michael // FIVE Years Old!

Charleston Michael // FIVE Years Old!

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Kendra Jernejcic • 0 Comments

Dear Charleston, Tomorrow is such a special day because you will be turning FIVE years old! It seems like just yesterday that your tiny body was placed on my chest for the first time and I got my initial glimpse of the boy who made me a mom. That moment is one of my most… Continue Reading

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Nine Things I Learned in July {2019}

Nine Things I Learned in July {2019}

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Kendra Jernejcic • 0 Comments

I recently heard the Socrates quote, “The unexamined life is not worth living,” and I instantly knew that I had a new life mantra (to add to my vast library of life mantras, ha!). I’ve long held to the belief that regular examination and reflection are key components of intentional, purposeful living. When I take… Continue Reading

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Quick Lit: Reading Wrap-Up, Part One // May 2019

Quick Lit: Reading Wrap-Up, Part One // May 2019

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Kendra Jernejcic • 0 Comments

This is a post of many genres: memoir, Bible teaching, YA, biography, and thriller—they’re all represented in today’s round of reviews. Let’s get to them! Surprised by Motherhood: Everything I Never Expected About Being a Mom, by Lisa Jo Baker: Lisa Jo Baker never wanted to be a mother. Having lost her own mother (with… Continue Reading

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Quotable // from Ravi Zacharias

Quotable // from Ravi Zacharias

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Kendra Jernejcic • 0 Comments

“Jesus Christ did not come into the world to make bad people good, but to make dead people alive.” ~ Ravi Zacharias Continue Reading

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Light and Longing

Light and Longing

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Kendra Jernejcic • 0 Comments

Come along with me on a stroll through a Christmas wonderland . . . .  Take a deep breath. Inhale the fresh pine needle smell, mingled with the scents of mulled cider bubbling on the stove, of gingerbread baking in the oven, and cinnamon candles flickering from the mantle. Close your eyes for a minute.… Continue Reading

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Charleston Michael // This Is Two!

Charleston Michael // This Is Two!

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Kendra Jernejcic • 1 Comment

{{This past Monday was Charlie’s second birthday, which means that it’s been an entire year since my last Charleston Michael update/letter. Well, that’s not exactly true; I’ve actually continued to write letters to Charlie on the 16th of each month, I just haven’t shared them here. I hesitated about sharing this two-year update, partly because… Continue Reading

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  • Hi, I’m Kendra! I am a follower of Jesus, an avid reader and podcast-listener, an Enneagram enthusiast, and a big fan of lists. Born and raised in Southern California, I am now living life in Austin, Texas, with my husband Luke, our son Charleston (2015), twins Sullivan and Kalinda (2019), and Arlo the Labradoodle. Thanks for visiting my blog!
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