Author: Karen

It is a beautiful Sunday morning, and all the little kiddos are dropped off at Sunday School. They color cute pictures of Noah and the animals, they sing songs, and they may even do some crafts. For most children, this is a joyful time – a time that sadly ends after approximately one hour. At… Read more

I just love Dr. Phil. Not just because he loves God and has done amazing things for people over his career, but because I find him wildly entertaining. One of my favorite Dr. Phil quotes which he frequently uses is: “Do you wanna be right, or do you wanna be happy?” Now, imagine him saying… Read more

One of the wisest and most faithful preachers I’ve ever met said that the ultimate barometer of our spiritual maturity is what comes out of our mouth. So true! The words we speak carry with them immense power – the power to heal or hurt, forgive or fault, develop relationships or drive wedges. So powerful… Read more

A friend of mine asked me this question after worship today: “Why does your blog focus on the West?” And when I gave him this answer, he immediately nodded in agreement: “Because the West is lukewarm.” No, I’m not talking about a wash cycle (although we could use a good cleaning). I’m talking about how… Read more

There is no shortage of social media pages by well-meaning Christians who just wanna share some good, clean jokes. In light of all the negativity in the world, I think it’s a great idea! I’ve even enjoyed many memes based on biblical narrative, such as two dinosaurs looking at Noah’s ark and saying, “Oh, was… Read more