What comes to mind when you think “Bride of Christ”? For me, I think of Jesus wooing me constantly into this eternal, wonderful, passionate, faithful, pure, fulfilling relationship with Him. He is my Beloved and I am His. When the troubles and triumphs of the world come and go with the seasons, knowing whose I am…
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.
The Bride of Christ (Part 1: Tablescape)
How do you decorate a table for the theme “The Bride of Christ” if you had twenty-four hours to plan? That’s exactly the question I had in mind after I saw that there were no dinner reservations for Thursday night, the schedule of the event Kata Inocencio needed cupcakes for. I asked for wisdom. Here’s how…
Ning Hilario: Faith and Career
Many weeks ago at an event at a big auditorium, I arrived late. After a hurried scan for an empty seat, I scurried to the first available one I could find. I realized next to me was Ning Hilario whom I just met a few months back during a photoshoot featuring my shop and me in…
Easter is Coming!
Jesus was mocked, taken for granted, disrespected even in His own family (Matt 13:57), betrayed even by someone He invested His life in. He looked pretty dumb specially as He was getting beaten and forsaken, left to die on a cross… except…… His death was not the end. In the upside-down ways of God, His…
Impromptu Sharing
I’ve lately been absent at many of our weekly group bible studies due to my work schedule. Today, God brought my bible study to me when my dear friend, Edith came with her mom. It became an impromptu devotion exchange. Edith shared with me insights about keeping faithfulness with God despite difficult situations. She said…
A Rich Man
I used to call my sister Joy’s longtime partner, Rich,”Brod Pitt” for his sometimes tangent similarity to Brad Pitt. And anyway, he showed my kids how to roast marshmallows which they very much enjoyed and that makes him a star to me. In 2014 during a short visit to California, I put together visual images of…
It’s All About Him
I love beautiful, cute, and adorable things… little huggable bunnies and colored eggs. I also enjoy the thought of carrying a basket and hunting eggs for Easter; we used to enjoy doing that when the kids were small. The YouVersion Verse of the Day several days ago below, though, reminds me how far away from…
How Much Are You Using These Love Organs?
Rick Warren talks about how to resolve conflict. Above quote at 47:19 of this video.
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Have I told You lately that I love You? Sometimes I get busy reading devotions and listening to biblical messages, praying and asking then I forget to tell Him I love Him. Does that happen to you? If yes, you can join me in saying.. Jesus I love You! Thank You for Your unfailing love!
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 