Kari Kampakis
Kari Kampakis
Kari is a mom of four girls, as well as an author, speaker, and blogger from Birmingham. The focus of Life Actually is family, faith, and all things relevant. It celebrates traditional values in a modern world, speaking to a generation of parents and grandparents who believe in simplicity, relationships, and love.
Life Actually: You matter and you have a purpose
Every human is flawed and imperfect, yet God loves us anyway. Even on our worst days, He loves us at maximum capacity. Read more
Life Actually: Praying for your children and their future
Even if you’re new to faith, even if you’re walking just one step ahead of your child, you can be a powerful prayer warrior. You can equip your child spiritually and point them to the source of all peace. Read more
Life Actually: Happy 10th birthday, Camille!
They say God’s grace comes when you need it and not a moment sooner, and I think this explains how my heart began to thaw when I saw Camille, heard her cry and felt the doctor lay her 6-pound body on my chest. Read more
Life Actually: Is social media making us bitter?
On social media, however, we get to skip the real-life challenge of trying to work through differences and instead join tribes. Read more
Life Actually: 10 things athletes should know
I find it interesting (and somewhat crazy) that Americans will pack stadiums and pour money into a sport that revolves around one ball. Many people care more passionately about who dominates that one ball than they do eternal matters. Read more
