I used to think that everyone is a friend, some of whom I just haven’t met. But after my three year encounter with a particular woman, I had a need to know that women weren’t just like Lotso, the cute and cuddly evil bear. (This was before my joints and marrow better understood Spiritual Warfare) Checking FB for…
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.
Movie: God’s Not Dead
Our small group met up on the holiday earlier this week. Adeline brought the DVD which she got on her recent trip abroad. Princess opened her home to let us watch the movie there. Beth arranged for the food. All the rest of us had to do was come and enjoy! The pets of Mely’s…
Movie: When A Princess Knows Her Role
When I traversed many sky miles last month, I was able to catch the in-flight movie, Grace of Monaco. The film was criticised by the children of Princess Grace as “needlessly glamorized and historically inaccurate…Therefore, the Princely Family wishes to stress that this film in no way constitutes a biopic. It recounts one rewritten, needlessly glamorized page in…
Lost and Found: Danger of Being the “Non-Prodigal”
The “Lost and Found” message had been impressed in my heart since I visited one of my mentors, Heidi, in Canada last month. One sunny day, we were strolling along the breezy, beautiful streets of Steveston when I realised that my scarf that I double-tied to my bag was lost. Exposed to my husband’s…
Alternative to Suicide
News update: http://www.philstar.com/health-and-family/2014/09/09/1367141/who-someone-commits-suicide-every-40-seconds http://www.philstar.com/health-and-family/2015/07/08/1474681/look-suicide-rates-around-world-one-map Robin Williams’s suicide on the news was a shock. What a deep and tragic loss. It seemed he had everything to live for… It’s hard to say from the outside who is okay and who isn’t. A few years ago, I had a fellow parent. She looked fine; no reason to think…
Psalm 23 “Japanese Version” for the Busy Person by Toyi Miyashiro
The Lord is my pace-setter: I shall not rush. He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals He provides me with images of stillness. Which restores my serenity. He leads me in the way of efficiency through calmness of mind And his guidance is peace. Even though I have a great many things to…
Me And His Shadow
Psalm 91:1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Whoever -Anyone, no one will be turned away dwells – who chooses to live , settle in, stay, abide, follow, submits in the Shelter – protection, shield, cover, shade, screen, safeguard, preservation, cushion, guard, insulation of…
Does Race Matter?
I have a dear friend who is sad and ashamed every now and then that she is born of Chinese descent—when for example she hears of news that Chinese businessmen cheat or do things that show no integrity, when she witnesses Chinese people say common expressions that demonstrate how they feel superior as a race and…
Do You Desire To Not Pass On Dysfunction to Your Children?
Here is a video teaching from Pastor Jimmy Evans:
If You Think God Isn’t For You
Have you ever had these thoughts: God doesn’t love you God has left you God doesn’t answer prayers God hasn’ always been there for you God is not for you. I invite you to watch this video shared by Pastor Ricky Sarthou on July 27, 2014 in his message “Respond with Integrity“. This is Kyle’s…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 