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Move Out

My Move Out Story: Who Are My People?

Three years ago, my husband and I re-watched some services in which guest speaker, Jamie Winship, asked the congregation to pray and ask the Lord, “Who are my people?” From our couch, my husband and I fully engaged in this prayer. To my surprise, I immediately received the response, “Latinos.” I was doubtful, but childhood…

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Vertical Marriage

The Shapes Of Wrath: Get A Grip On Your Anger

Right now at Kensington, we're excited. We're excited about Dave and Ann Wilson's new book, Vertical Marriage (buy it here *wink *wink), and the widespread acclaim it's been receiving. We're excited about our upcoming series, February 10-March 10, based on this book and the Wilsons' marital journey. And, we're especially excited about what this means…

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Nochild.org

There Will Be Less

I started sponsoring a child a few years back through the Kensington NoChild program. Seeing these precious, hopeful faces come to life on the screen makes us want to rescue them, show them the love the deserve, and give them hope in a sometimes desperate and dire situation. It’s amazing that a photo allows us…

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NoChild.org

Why I Can’t Sponsor A Child

When I was sixteen years old, I picked up a packet with a smiling five-year-old Ethiopian boy on the front after a Christian concert in a chilly school gymnasium and I didn’t put it down again. I carried that little boy out the door and vowed to sponsor him from my meager means (that of…

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MLK Day

Friendship Is A Bridge

And so, on a day wrought with emotion and tension for many, we want to share a story of friendship. Because true friendship closes the gap between differences. Friendship is a bridge. "I have always been interested and passionate about racial reconciliation," says Laura Korn, Short-Term Trip Coordinator at Kensington. She was challenged by a…

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