Author Archives: Karen

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 →

Have you ever felt that your life was unstable? You’re up one day, and then down the next as life seems to constantly toss you from side to side. Well, people in the 21stcentury aren’t the first ones to feel … Continue reading →

It was a beautiful spring day.  Clear blue sky.  Warm.  Low humidity.  Temperature hovering at just below 80 with just enough breeze to keep the fresh air moving.  A perfect day to spend exploring the recreational lake area, located just … Continue reading →