Girl Matters

Christina Kim

Who I Am

I accepted Christ when I was around 9 years old, but it wasn't until the summer of my Sophomore year in college that my spiritual life took a big turn. Since then my passion for Jesus and His Church gives me purpose and direction for my life.

I graduated with a BA in Sociology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It was there that I met my husband. He is my best friend and can always make me laugh. We have three children (Josiah, Elliot and Karissa) who are a joy to us.

Interests

• running, eating at ethnic restaurants, taste testing tiramisu, watching musicals, organizing, history, bargain shopping

Weird Habits

• I like to clean my house before we leave out of town (I don't think this is weird, but my husband seems to)

Passions

• my husband and children
• seeing the local church make a difference in the community
• for women to grow in God's Word

Goals

• mature as a follower of Christ and as a wife and mom
• build up the local church
• travel to historical sites around the world

Why I Write

It helps me to pause for thought, reflect about life and communicate the things in my heart.

Favorite Reads

• Living Sacrifice by Dr. Helen Roseveare b/c it challenged my spiritual walk when my spiritual life took a big turn in college
• The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein b/c of its simple, yet challenging message for all ages
• The Once and Future King by T.H. White b/c there is adventure, chivalry and honor

Favorite Movies

• The Godfather b/c of it's emphasis on honor, loyalty and family
• It's a Wonderful Life b/c we just don't know how many lives we touch
• Holiday Inn b/c I enjoy watching Fred Astaire dance and Bing Crosby sing