I've written hundreds of articles that have appeared on my own websites and in various publications under my own name and others; some of my bylined work is listed below. Please contact me to commission a freelance piece. While I no longer offer ghostwriting or editing services, I'm always happy to make a referral to a colleague who can help with your project. (Who knows—maybe you can persuade me to come out of retirement with a really interesting project!)

Some of my published works

 

Our Daily Bread

I contribute regularly to this international devotional; click through to view links to all my articles. The publication has been encouraging people all over the world since 1938. Today, they distribute more than 10 million copies every quarter in more than 37 languages.



(in)courage

Poured into My Lap

I grew aware of a need for a friend—a mentor—to journey with me. Someone for whom the waters in which I was sailing weren’t uncharted. Afraid I’d never ask if I didn’t do it immediately, I summoned the courage.

Bridging the Distance

The prospect of moving 800 miles away filled me with grief. As an introverted person, anticipating the loss of the friendships I’d built over many years was deeply painful. I was, in many ways, ready for a new adventure, but the thought of starting over relationally was a heavy weight in my heart.

A Christmas Eve to Remember

After ten and a half hours on the plane from Frankfurt, Germany, preceded by a four-hour layover in the Frankfurt airport, and a three and a half hour flight from Moscow, Russia, I was exhausted. Our itinerary was made all the more challenging by the fact that my husband and I were in the company of two toddler boys who didn’t speak a word of English...



Key Ministry

I'm also proud to be a regular contributor to the Church4EveryChild blog, sponsored by Key Ministry, which exists to promote "meaningful connection between churches and families of kids with disabilities for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ." A full list of my articles can be found here; several are linked below:

5 Ways the Church can Foster Healthy Attachment in Adoptive Families 

Many Christians build their families through adoption out of loving concern for orphans and to live the faith James describes. I hope churches continue to bring the orphan crisis to light. And, as they do, I pray we—as the Church—can come alongside the families whose children’s past trauma continues to cause the “distress” James 1:27 mentions.

Speaking the Language of Adoption in Church

Communication is the foundation of how we share the journey of faith. It is, in fact, at the heart of God’s plan for salvation: He sent Jesus, the Wordmade flesh, to reveal His love for us. There are also terms used within the adoption community that—despite a generalized understanding—are commonly misunderstood by those who aren’t part of it.

Grief in the Midst of Adoptive Joy: Three Perspectives

Each member of the adoption triad experiences the grief of it differently: the adoptive parent, the child, and the birth parents. If churches can minister tenderly to the deep losses experienced in adoption, we can, I hope, heal and experience the joys of adoption more fully.



SheLoves Magazine

Leaving Yekaterinburg with our Son

I knew right away. It just felt different somehow. As a mother of (then) five- and nearly three-year-old girls, I’d perched toddlers on my hip innumerable times. I’d mastered the art of wiping counters, answering telephones, and skewering juice boxes with a straw one-handed, while cradling one of our daughters with the other arm...



Boise Christian Living

Christmas Upside-down

Senseless, untimely deaths. Inexplicable illnesses. Life-altering diagnoses. Strained relationships. Financial distress. Loneliness and depression.Weariness and fear. All juxtaposed against the holiday that’s supposed to be happy...

Books and Bible Studies

Advent with the Word (Front Cover)

ADVENT WITH THE WORD
Christmas can be different this year. All too often Christmas is robbed of its significance by the cultural demands of harried schedules and shopping lists. Find Jesus, the Word made Flesh, in these daily devotionals based on the rich, original language of the Bible. Each day’s reading is simple and brief but honors the profound depth of the divinely-inspired Scriptures. Available for purchase on Amazon.

Devotional Collection

OUR DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL COLLECTION
Contributing author
Find rest, hope, and the reassurance of God’s love every day of the year. Like Christians around the world, you can trust these devotionals to enhance your relationship with God.  You’ll find powerful stories and fresh meditations on the Bible in this compact book. With each turn of the page, these devotions will impact your every day living and inspire a closer walk with Christ. Available for purchase on Amazon.

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HE IS… THEREFORE I AM
Co-authored with Julie Turner
A seven-week study designed to move what the mind knows to be true about God into the heart. Each week examines one attribute of God’s character and encourages participants to embrace the corresponding truths in their own lives. Available for purchase on Amazon. Suitable for individual or group study.

What readers are saying

Advent with the Word is a user-friendly, daily devotional for those who experience tension between the hustle and bustle of the holidays and a longing for deeper awareness of Jesus' incarnation. Here you will find biblical, succint and wonderfully relevant insights about the first Christmas, as well as practical preparations to help you and your family anticipate this year's Christmas and Christmases for years to come.  
 
—Jane Filkin, pastor, CO

I am beginning my mornings with Kirsten Holmberg's new book Advent with the Word, and I am loving it. With a focus on a single word from scripture, stretched out to appreciate the meaning of the original language in which it was written, Kirsten is inviting me to prepare my heart for Advent in a beautiful, rich new way. I especially love how the length of text to read each day is accessible, not at all overwhelming. She slows me down, encouraging me to slowly savor and drink in His truth. So thankful.

—Jennifer J. Camp, author and podcaster, CA

Getting a new perspective with the daily words has helped me have a deeper appreciation of God's gift to us in His Son.

—Cassie C., TX

I enjoyed Kirsten's Bible Study. It was easy to keep up with the readings. Her questions were thought-provoking and life-equipping.

—Erma H., ID

I was excited to get my hands on a new Advent devotional book. From the cover I knew I was being welcomed in. I felt so welcome that I just couldn't wait until December 1st to get started! That same feeling of welcome flowed through the book. Kirsten writes as one writing to an old friend, sharing her heart with the reader. This is a don't miss Advent read! You will come away with a deepened knowledge of our Savior Jesus Christ...what better Christmas gift was ever given?

—Susan C., Amazon review