Author Archives: Kristen Schiffman

A New Yorker living in Texas, Kristen is just trying to make sense of sweet tea and A/C units. Together with her best friend & husband, Eric, she enjoys sketching out new ideas over Starbuck’s.As the Founder and Ministry Director of Exemplify Online & Magazine, Kristen (along with her team of writers!) daily ministers to women across the world. Previously writing bible study curriculum for various Christian ministries, Kristen now writes for the ministry of Exemplify.She contributes regularly to The Internet Café , has been a featured speaker at A Woman Inspired Conferences and continues to write and teach women through in depth bible studies.Kristen’s passion is equipping those in leadership to serve with excellence, encouraging women to get to know God through His Word and challenging women to live out their God-given purpose.

Clothed in Majesty

“Soak me in your laundry and I’ll come out clean, scrub me and I’ll have a snow-white life.” Psalm 51:7 Busy cleaning the bathroom counter, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. Magic Eraser in hand (a miraculous cleaning tool!), Clorox wipes at attention and my yellow broomRead the Rest…

Longing for Freedom

What do you long for? I wonder this as I watch people walk down the street, drive in their cars, eat ice cream –what is their longing deep inside? For what do they hope? Desire? Wish? I’ve come to learn most longing and wishing has to do with freedom. WeRead the Rest…

His Goodness

“I long to obey your commandments!Renew my life with your goodness.” Psalm 119:40 A few weeks ago my husband and I visited a historical church, The Santa Barbara Mission. We’ve been there a few times before and each time are captivated by the beauty of it. On this particular visit,Read the Rest…

Access to the Excess

Deuteronomy 30:6 (New International Version)“The LORD your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, so that you may love him with all your heart and with all your soul, and live.” I’m the kind of girl who gets a paper cut and is sure gangrene isRead the Rest…

What Is Success?

“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” Proverbs 16:9 Had you asked me what success was 5 years ago I would’ve pointed to Manhattan high rises, daily train commutes and multi-million dollar deals. Had you then asked where I pictured myself in 5 or 6 yearsRead the Rest…