Archive - Kristen Padilla's Memos

And the sounds of God's grace and providence

Jul 4 •

Kristen Padilla

June 2025

How fear of rejection keeps us from repentance and how the love of Christ invites us into true freedom.

Jun 7 •

Kristen Padilla

May 2025

PhD Journey Updates

Coming out from the craziness of May

May 31 •

Kristen Padilla

April 2025

Why study theology?

The value of a theology degree.

Apr 14 •

Kristen Padilla

Application Process and Challenges

How I ended up at Durham and the challenges I face

Apr 6 •

Kristen Padilla

March 2025

Comfort and Certitude in Julian of Norwich

Why I chose this topic for my PhD studies

Mar 15 •

Kristen Padilla

Starting a PhD at 42

Journaling about my journey to Durham

Mar 8 •

Kristen Padilla

January 2023

Living with Hope Between the Two Advents

The following homily was given at Samford University during a faculty and staff worship service on Dec. 15, 2022. The texts used were Hebrews 6:17-20…

Jan 8, 2023 •

Kristen Padilla

March 2022

Padilla Vacation Out West

Part V (and the final one!): Zion National Park

Mar 30, 2022 •

Kristen Padilla

Padilla Vacation Out West

Part IV: Zion National Park and Desert Pearl Inn

Mar 20, 2022 •

Kristen Padilla

Padilla Vacation Out West

Part III: Antelope Canyon

Mar 12, 2022 •

Kristen Padilla

September 2021

Visible Signs of the Gospel in the Midst of Suffering and Death

What do chipped fingernail paint, masks, cross, bread and wine have in common?

Sep 29, 2021 •

Kristen Padilla

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