Stacy Voss	Michele Cushatt	Krista Keane

The Intersection is born from a real need and is truly a personal mission. Stacy, Michele and Krista have walked down different roads and have met at this "Intersection" and  discovered that there is comfort in numbers. Individually they are strong, and together even stronger as they share trials, hurts, insights, praises, defeats and victories.  Read a little about each one, as you get to know the team at the Intersection.

The "411" on Michele: Good grief.  It took me nearly 15 minutes just to come up with the title for this little bio section (I am way out of my box here).  Originally, I thought of "The Skinny on Michele," but I’ve never been fond of the word "skinny."  Causes a few pangs of guilt for indulging in that Oreo ice cream just a few minutes ago.

After much deliberation, I’ve opted for "The 411", which at least implies you will get a little info.  Truth is, "The 911" would fit better, given that I always seem to be in the middle of one crisis or another. 

I am a thirty-something (everyone needs a little mystery!) wife and mother of three boys.  At 10, 14 and 15, they eat more than Safeway grocery store can keep in stock.  I eat chocolate like it’s going out of style, and run about 20+ miles a week so I can keep eating the chocolate.  I enjoy reading a good book in a bubble bath, which of course helps to relieve the pain from all the running (especially with a little something chocolate to nibble on while soaking).  I thoroughly enjoy most anything that takes me outside:  evening walks, camping, skiing, boating, biking, scuba diving.  Oh, but there is nothing like the feel of coming home again!  I treasure time with my family, especially those moments filled with side-splitting laughter.  Each day I am become more familiar with that bittersweet marriage of emotions that comes with proudly watching my babies become men while at the same time knowing my days with them at home are numbered.  

In a word, I have most often been described as a woman of passion.  God has filled this heart of mine with more emotion than I can often contain.  Coupled with a sense of personal drive that is always on "high" and more questions then answers about faith & life, and I can easily self-destruct.  If God has rescued me once, He’s rescued me a thousand times!  Still, He is so patient, helping me to understand that it is really not so much about the "doing", but about KNOWING HIM.

Several years ago, during a particularly difficult crisis, the Lord met with me in a very tangible way and directed me to the story of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20.     "This what the LORD says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army.  For the battle is not yours, but God’s."  Reminding me again that it is not about my strength, but His, He carried me through that crisis - and many more that followed - with a sure and steady hand. 

This is who I am today, though I make no guarantees about tomorrow.  I am a rough lump of clay in the hands of a marvelous potter.  It’s a good place to be!  ~ Michele Cushatt

"I am the vine; you are the branches.  If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5.  This is my life verse.  Though I try desperately to live each day in Christ, I find it is easy to be swayed, and the next thing I know I’m trying to do everything on my own.  My hope and prayer is that through this Intersection we will discover how to live each day to the fullest in Christ.

I have learned over the years (through many experiences) that life is made up of moments; some moments are beautiful, some are tragic, and some moments are unknown as to how they are going to turn out.  I truly believe that it is in these moments that God imparts truth into our lives and teaches us through scripture, prayer, and fellowship with others how we are to do this thing called life.  Thank you for stopping at the Intersection and going on this journey with me.

A while back (okay a long while), I was born in Portland, Oregon.  I had the privilege of being raised in a Christian home.  From a very young age I was exposed to "church life" as I like to call it.  My father was a pastor at a local church.  Looking back there were times I felt as if I lived in a glass house with the church community peering through the windows, but thankfully my parents protected us from the expectations that can come from a life in ministry.

I never really desired to work in ministry after being raised in that setting, but its funny how God has his own agenda for our lives.  After graduating from Cal State University, with a degree in Communications, I went and worked for several years at a Christian university.  Just when I thought I had enough of the "college ministry setting," I found myself on staff at a large church in Southern California in their Student Ministries Department.  I must say this was probably one of the joys of my B.C. life (before children).

So that leads me to the family–my greatest joy and fulfillment.  I am married to Matthew Keane, a Jamaican born, software engineer, guitar playing, music writer, golf and tennis pro.  Let me just say life is never dull at my house.  I actually wish things would get boring for a while.  We have two beautiful girls, Madeline, who is six, and Isabelle, who is four.

Besides being a full time wife and mother, I enjoy writing and I’m currently tinkering with writing a Christian suspense novel.  My hobbies include, but are not limited to, rubber stamping and card making, reading, knitting (on occasion), tennis, long walks, playing with my kids.  I love a cold fountain drink and bag of plain M&M’s too. ~ Krista Keane

It’s so hard to sit down and describe myself. It feels like such an egocentric thing to do.  But, since you’re taking the time to read about me, I’ll go ahead and share some of my many faces and roles.

My dear husband says I’m feisty, quirky, and spunky. Some friends describe me as sensitive, caring and compassionate. Another friend laughs at my (frequent) cooking mishaps. My daughter thinks I’m a great tea-party companion and, currently, my infant son views me as the milk machine. And who do I say I am? Well, that’s tricky to answer. Definitely all of the above, but so much more. I’m a woman who desperately loves God. I try to follow His will and purposes for my life–sometimes I’m successful, yet many times I fail miserably. Sunsets refresh me and watching the ocean’s waves invigorates me as I view a dance my God orchestrated. Traveling allows me to view God’s distinct fingerprints. Running clears my mind and reading lets me journey to places my budget or time constraints would never accommodate. Being a freelance writer and public speaker is terrifying yet simultaneously immensely gratifying.

Have I answered your question yet as to who I am? My most valuable response is one that holds true for you and me. I am Stacy and I am a child of God. ~ Stacy Voss