The title appealed to me. I requested my friend, Ann, to get me a ticket while I left the Global Discipleship Congress session to go to work so that after lunch service, I could attend the 3pm session of Rev. Ann Chan entitled “Inner Life of the Disciple— Repairing the Past.” Right after lunch, I Ubered…
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.
Commensurate Faithfulness
Lord, please help me see what You’ve entrusted to me. Please give me wisdom on how I can meet You with commensurate faithfulness in Jesus’s name amen.
A Man for All Seasons: Lessons From Dr. Ravi Zacharias
This is not a male version of Ate Vi, the Star for All Seasons… Dr. Ravi Zacharias has been one of my favorite teachers lately. I listen to him answer hard faith questions on YouTube. I wait to see if he will take his watch off and lay it on top off the podium at…
God Sends A Care Package
Last week, my friend, Mylene said she was going to where my kids are and I can send something for them through her. Within a couple of days, I went to the big supermarket near me and walked along aisle by aisle thinking what might delight my kids, what would make them know that I thought…
Tea and Talk Tablescape
Over a week ago, I got an order from Bianca for sandwiches and desserts for a Tea Party for 300 women. Her sister, Patty, told me the theme of this tea party would be “God’s Design for the Family.” Soon I also got an order from Ellen. How do I style a tea party buffet…
In Everything Give Thanks
It was another juggling day at work yesterday. The kitchen was one cook short. I love our kitchen dance on busy days, it’s like a Cirque du Soleil mixed with Bagbagtu and Coconut Shell dance. Then I want to see how the customers in each table are doing and soon, there was an appointment in…
Why It’s Important to Deal With the Cause of Anger at the End of the Day
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Ownership is His, Stewardship Mine
Earlier this week Cafe Juanita owner, Dr. Efren “Boy” Vasquez, during his visit with his son, Dr. Jun, asked me why I say of my business: “God is the Owner, it’s just named after me.” First, because it’s the truth. When my body stops working, I don’t take this business with me. Second,…
Love Your Neighbor
Last Sunday’s message at church was about growing in love for others as an offshoot of our loving God with all heart, soul, mind, and strength illustrated with the Parable of the Good Samaritan which show the great mercy and love for a “neighbor” defined as one who was typically considered opposed to you. This…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 