How would it feel to be reeled in by a hook in your mouth? How do we get trapped by the enemy into stumbling? The hook doesn’t come alone. It is covered with something attractive that’s customised for you and me to want to take it in. What’s appealing to the eye draws our attention….
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.
Life in the Big C : Q&A with AGGIE SARTHOU, Stage 4 Cancer Survivor Part 2 of 2
This is the 2nd of a 2-part interview. Link to Part 1 BITS: What were the things that you could not do because of cancer? ACS: Indulge in pork. Meat intake has to be minimal. Meat is acidic. I have to keep my body alkaline. I cannot not sleep. I have to have good 7-8 hours of…
Life in the Big C: Q&A with Dr. Agnes C. Sarthou, Stage 4 Cancer Survivor Part 1 of 2
Is someone you know afflicted with cancer or other chronic degenerative illness? I hope this post will encourage you and your loved ones. Faith is known to be a tremendous factor in healing, even overriding prognoses and circumstantial limitations. One such case is that of Dr. Agnes C. Sarthou who was diagnosed with Stage 4…
Christ, My Only Hope of Glory
Apart from Him, I can do nothing. John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” It is only by abiding (staying, remaining, following, hiding in) Him that the fruit of His Spirit…
The Difference Between Success and Significance
Dr. Agnes Sarthou is an Organisational Development and Corporate Training Consultant for multi-national companies. A few months back, I was able to attend her talk on Success. When I saw her yesterday, I mentioned to her that I was so inspired by her talk. She was so generous to share her whole AVP with me…
God Will Help You Deal With Whatever Comes Up
Reminder to Self: Do Not Worry This is one of God’s promises for His children—- those who receive and believe in the name of Jesus Christ (John 1:12) who have God as Father : Matthew 6:34The Message (MSG) Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what…
Which Voice To Listen To?
At times there are many conflicting voices that you consider as you make a decision: 1. Your gut feel of what you want. 2. Your friend A who has been prayerfully seeking God’s will and Word to share with you. 3. Your friend B who tells you her gut feel. 4. Your spiritual adviser who…
Clear Conscience Does Not Guarantee Innocence
1 Corinthians 4:4(NIV) My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. Reasons why a person’s conscience might be clear but the person is not innocent: 1. Ignorance (Lack of knowledge) Ignorance excuses no one. Consequences will follow. Remedy for Ignorance is to know God’s will through His Word….
You Can Be Victorious While Your Circumstances Remain Imperfect: Nick Vujicic
Ever ask God why He didn’t grant you your heart’s desire? God didn’t give Nick Vujicic the miracle of getting arms and legs. Still “stuck” in the same circumstances, Nick changed his view from Life without “Limbs” to Life without “Limits”, not focusing on his disability but maximising his ability. Nick’s knowledge of God…
I Will Be Complete If…
How would you fill in the above sentence? Would your answer have anything to do with change in status of health? Relationship? Wealth? Career? Something different? Merriam Webster defines “complete” as : “having all necessary parts : not lacking anything” God’s Word tells us that we are complete through our union with Christ. Colossians 2:9-10 (NLT) 9 For…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 