As it came to my attention that certain people viewed me as sad, it occurred to me that my December posts have mostly sounded like they were written by someone who was. Before the Lord took me training for reformation of my heart, my Christmas concerns were house decor, gift list, parties. But after overcoming…
Author: Karen E. Young
Sharing the journey of fumbling my way to pleasing Jesus as His follower, as a wife, mother, businesswoman/ entrepreneur, cook/baker, employer, writer, occasional singer, lifelong learner, and aspiring dancer.
Old Truths for The New Year
Over the holidays, I received a message from a loved one that communicated to me how I’ve looked stubborn for my faith in Jesus; it came with an analysis that I’m not honest with myself and do not have the courage to walk away from certain situations that had caused suffering. I am thankful for…
My Top 5 Gifts Received Last Christmas
They’re hard to wrap with pretty paper and bow but then again, they don’t even need any wrapping! And they’re the kind of gifts which last! Thank You, Lord for Christmas! Thank You, Jesus, for these wonderful gifts! Assurance of eternity in heaven through Jesus 2. Personal Relationship with Christmas’s Celebrant (If you would like…
Christmas Music Hangover: Pentatonix and El Gamma Penumbra’s Mary Did You Know?
My new favorite Christmas Song discovery by this awesome a capella music group, Pentatonix: Mary, Did You Know? Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day walk on water? Mary did you know that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy has come…
Christmas Hangover: Gift Suggestions
“Imagine if I planned a party for you and invited a whole bunch of your friends and when everybody showed up, they bring lots of gifts but none of them are for you? All of the guests just trade presents with each other.” – Pastor Rick Warren Over the holiday joys, amidst travel, reunions, tasks,…
You Need the Prince of Peace When You Are In A Precipice
“You want a peace of Me?” Jesus might say. May this message from Pastor Rick Warren allay your fears, anxiety, and turmoil: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince…
Free Gift For You
Sharing with you this message from Pastor Rick Warren on “The Purpose Of Christmas.” He mentions what was the “original Christmas gift” in the video.
When You Feel What You Do Is Ordinary or Insignificant
“You may be hooking up mergers Cooking up burgers But at the end of the day Little stuff Big stuff In between stuff God sees it all the same.” -Steven Curtis Chapman, Do Everything May this brighten up your day! DO EVERYTHING (By Steven Curtis Chapman) You‘re picking up toys on the living room floor…
If You Are Sad This Christmas
There was a news wave of deaths in the last week (suicide, accidental falling off a condo balcony, murder, transport accident, suicide bomber) which reminded me that Christmas with its global reputation for being the most wonderful time of the year could be the saddest for some people… precisely because it is supposed to be…
Love Letter for the Kitchen By Racquel Guevara
Her hand-drawn beautiful rose served as the backdrop on which my customer, Racquel Guevara, wrote her even more beautiful note. She expressed that during her visit to the shop, she felt that “the place was made of and with: Love, Faith, Prayers, …and giving back to God.” Praise Him for His love and grace that…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 