Author Archives: Karen

The ability for people to shift blame and excuse just about any behavior as justifiable has reached previously unimaginable proportions today. I read a story about a college student who was caught for plagiarizing written assignments for his classes. Instead … Continue reading →

“Mom, Mom. Come quick! I need a piece of cheese!” my son, Jason, exclaimed as he burst through the garage door into the back hall. I looked up from my work at the computer with, no doubt, a puzzled look … Continue reading →

Here in America there has been a lot of hype about the solar eclipse that happened on August 21, 2017.  The anticipation managed to overshadow almost everything else and completely dominated the news headlines. Moving at roughly a 1000 miles … Continue reading →

A death in the family. Is anyone ever ready for that kind of news? Especially when it’s sudden and unexpected. The brother of our son-in-law took his life yesterday. The events leading up to his self-inflicted death are sketchy, but … Continue reading →

Have you ever seen the letters – TL;DR? They often show up in the comment section of a social media post or on a discussion group.  They mean – “Too Long; Didn’t Read”. When I saw this acronym the other day, … Continue reading →

It’s late July in Atlanta, Georgia here in the USA  and the unusual abundance of rain combined with the typical heat of summer has sent my tomato garden into overdrive. I mean, real overdrive… like I pick 8 gallons of … Continue reading →

It’s finally over! After 2 years, 4 months and 11 days, my braces are finally off! Unlike most people who had braces when they are in their teens, I waited considerably longer before having my teeth aligned. Even though I … Continue reading →

No one knows the exact time in which Job lived, however, many theologians surmise that the incidents of his life may have occurred alongside some of events documented in the book of Genesis. Job’s lengthy life (Job 42:16), his regular … Continue reading →

“IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT!” Haven’t you felt the sting of those words when they are directed at you?  Maybe you even hear them come at you in your own voice. Whether spoken or implied, the meaning is the same:  “You are … Continue reading →

“If someone dies, will they live again?” (Job 14:14) This question posed by Job in the depths of his suffering is far from unique to him. People on every continent, in every era, and in every station of life have … Continue reading →