I absolutely love God! He has always loved me but I decided to love Him back (dedicating my life and heart to Him) in December 1994 when I was 19 years old in my Aunt and Uncle’s bathroom. That decision changed everything! In one moment a misdirected youth found love and a dream to be reckoned with. A dream to live life in the fullness of who He created me to be. It is my passion to live like I believe who God has said I am and ignite others to do the same!

Today I enjoy the privilege of being wife to my Bible-College sweetheart, Yuri, and Mama to my four sons. This is my favorite job! And then I’m a daughter, sister and friend known as Ris to many that are close to me.

I can be found with a latte’ in hand enjoying my family, friends and all things creative! I have a blast serving God as the Executive Director for Destiny in Bloom, a Women’s Online Magazine as well as speaking, teaching, and leading groups at my local church, Gateway in Southlake, TX. Performing dramas and skits both serious or humorous for the purpose of bringing alive deep truths of who God is and His heart for us, well I consider it just one of the cool things I get to do. Because I’m passionate about prayer, freedom, and the arts, you will see so much of it come out of my heart in much of what I teach, write or perform.

I invite you to enter my world through my blog but more importantly I pray you have a run in with the Holy Spirit and He speaks to your heart through what He has spoken to mine. It is really only His voice to and through us that can lead and change us.

With Sincerity & Great Love!

~Ris

(Marissa Star)