Welcome to Kristen Harper Books!

Dear friends – Have you ever wondered what legacy you will leave behind?  I was thinking about my legacy a few years ago when I accepted a challenge to write a novel – 50,000 words in the 30 days – with the free on-line writing community, NaNoWriMo.  Now, I am pleased to announce that my Christian fiction novel, “Elephant in the Room,” has been published in print and e-book formats to purchase from Dove Christian Publishers or from Amazon. 

Writing a book is one thing.  Getting it published and promoted is another thing altogether.  This website in one important tool that I use to get the message out about my Christian fiction novels and some biblical insight to the issues of life that they address.  Here you will find interesting information about the challenging subject addressed in “Elephant in the Room”: our sinful attitudes and habits about food and eating.  I want to use this website to encourage you to glorify God in your eating habits by studying the Bible, putting off sin, and putting on righteousness in your daily lives.

Who am I to talk to you about what and why you eat?  You can get to know me better on the page About Kristen.  I write Bible studies to encourage you to know and love the Lord through His written word and the living Word, Jesus Christ.  I’ll also write about biblical counseling issues, teaching Sunday School, homeschooling, Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Please explore everything this website has to offer, including this gospel presentation!

In the Spring of 2020, the world was quarantined to shelter-at-home because of the Coronavirus.  To promote the joy of family read-alouds rather than the binge-watching lifestyle, I decided to release my second Christian fiction novel, “Always a Bridesmaid,” as a free Seclusion Serial, posting one chapter each weekday, with Book Club Discussion Questions and Bible Study Questions posted on Saturdays.

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A Bible Study for Our Country

This weekend, the United States of America celebrates Independence Day on the 4^th of July, a national holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.  My three favorite ways to celebrate this holiday are with friends, flags, and fireworks!

Thanksgiving Playlist

Need some good music to help you whistle (or sing) while you work?  Whether you are stuffing a turkey for Thanksgiving, cleaning the house, driving to visit family, or vegging out with a few days off from school, here are my Top 5 Songs for Giving Thanks to God!  Most of these videos show the lyrics, so go ahead and sing along!

A Christmas Meditation on Galatians 4:4-5

These Bible verses, Galatians 4:4-5, have come to my attention several times this season both in anticipation of Christmas and for proclaiming the good news about salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.  I enjoyed studying them more closely for myself, and wanted to share some additional Bible verses to encourage your heart with the gospel truth.  Merry Christmas!

After-Christmas Thank You Note

Like most people, I usually think about writing Christmas gift thank-you notes after Christmas.  But after a month of studying and practicing gratitude in November, I want to start the Christmas season by focusing on the best Christmas gift I ever received.

How to Make a Gift Bag for the Needy

Many people have asked me about the Gift Bags that the Harvey family put together to give away to needy people (described in Chapter 21 of my book, “Elephant in the Room.”).  I’ve been making them for years with my daughters and friends, so I’m happy to share some instructions with you.

The Balm of Thanks

Whether you celebrated the American holiday of Thanksgiving yesterday or not,  November is a great time to study and practice gratitude – expressing thanks.  Much of my focus this month has been giving thanks to God for who He is, what He has done, and everything He has given us.  But for today, let’s consider what the Bible tell us about saying “thank you” to other people.

Thank God for Dirty Dishes

This is the day that the Lord has made – Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Will you take turns around the table to say one thing that you’re thankful for? But tonight, when everyone has gone home and you’re cleaning up after the feast, take a few minutes to thank God for the dirty dishes.

Thanksgiving Playlist

Need some good music to help you whistle (or sing) while you work?  Whether you are stuffing a turkey for Thanksgiving, cleaning the house, driving to visit family, or getting ready for a few days off from school, here are my Top 5 Songs for Giving Thanks to God!  Most of these videos show the lyrics, so go ahead and sing along!

How To Eat A Cookie to the Glory of God

What do you think about when you see milk and cookies?

Thanksgiving Bible Study of Psalm 100

We’ve been looking for ways to practice gratitude all month.  With the American holiday of Thanksgiving this week, here is a Thanksgiving Bible Study of Psalm 100 to get yourself into the right frame of mind – Gratitude!