Javert and Jean Valjean asked themselves the same question in Les Miserables. It’s a universal question to ask the man in the mirror: “What defines me?” People can look to other people to “find themselves”: when in the company of “important” people, when more people of the opposite gender are attracted to them, when the…
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.
Reinstatement
In the past year, I withdrew from responsibilities as a Small Group Leader for a number of reasons. I did not want to ask my questions to the Lord in the presence of others who may stumble by them. My questions multiplied like gremlins before I got the answers. I did not want to be…
How Can I Forgive When I Am Hurting?
Exodus 3:6a says “I am the God of your father —the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Jacob was a grabber and deceiver. God referred to Himself as the God of Jacob. He loves the sinner. That’s great when I have sinned. But the flipside of this benefit which…
Focus Right
In the past year, I withdrew from small group fellowship. I did not want to ask my questions to the Lord in the presence of others who may stumble. I needed the freedom to ask as much as I needed to. I did not want to be asked every now and then for a state-of-the-nation…
Loved As Is
“As is” is a term used to describe a sales transaction in which the seller offers goods in their present, existing condition to prospective buyers. The term gives notice to buyers that they are taking a risk on the quality of the goods. The buyer is free to inspect the goods before purchase; but if…
Remember Who You Are
After being asked to participate in serving at a ministry event, I realized that the entire time that I was doing work before, during, and after the two hour event, I was in my element. My mountain of circumstances was far, far away from my mind and heart. Instead, thoughts and energies were focused on…
Be Drunk With the Holy Spirit
Romans 8:5 5 Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. Lord, I want to be controlled by Your Holy Spirit today, thinking of what pleases You. Fill me with Your Spirit as Your Word…
“Let God Settle the Score”
On separate occasions, two of my friends, Steph and Edith, each shared with me two different angles of the same sermon they heard about Forgiveness. When I logged on to Facebook, I saw the same pastor’s posts on his sermon on Forgiveness. Pastor Joby Soriano wrote: “FORGIVENESS” Personal hurt and bitterness if not dealt with properly…
Grievance Box
Lord, help me cast out and surrender all my grievances to You. They have no business hovering above me. I revert to my wrong thinking that I have to stand up for myself when You are in control. But I thank You for showing me in Your Word that Your people also had grievances of…
Time-Release Grace
Thank You, Lord, that You release grace in a timely manner when I need it. Your grace is sufficient for me for in my weakness Your strength is made perfect. The times I witness Your strength and grace is when I need it the most. Therefore, thank You for these times of need and lack….
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 