Sometimes the Bible can repeat something again for the second twice! Take Deuteronomy Chapter 9 about Victory by God’s Grace, an intentionally redundant reminder that God gives us victory not because of our own righteousness. As the Scriptures say, No one is righteous— not even one” (Rom 3:10). For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard (Rom 3:23). Deuteronomy 9 “Listen,…
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 Word
In his book, Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren said that there are five bases for decisions: tradition, culture, feelings, logic, and God’s Word. The first four change through time but God’s Word stands firm eternally. Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. (Psalm 119.89). The traditions and culture fifty years ago may not be…
Where Are You, Lord?
Are there times in your life when you wonder if God has forgotten about you or is not hearing your prayer? When you are suffering, sometimes one minute seems like forever. It’s too long. You and I need the rescue NOW. Waiting for the Lord is one of the hardest things for proactive people to…
Despised and Rejected?
Has anyone despised and rejected you? Has someone’s words made you question your worth or made you think less of yourself? There are times when you and I do need to be told the truth in love if we have a wrong attitude or if there is spinach in between our teeth. That we need…
Wherefore Art Thou, O Romeo?
Have you ever been abandoned by a loved one? Sometimes, a person you love has to leave you behind because (s)he dies or has no choice, for example, to work in another country to feed a family of ten. Being left behind can be a painful experience. But if a loved one has several different…
The Rose
This particular winter, I saw mostly gloom, dread, severe cold, life not thriving, short days. It marked a period of death, mourning, loss, and pain. All over the world and nearby, there are believers who intentionally pray for those who suffer and routinely send prayers and encouragement to people on their email or cell phone…
This, Too, Shall Pass
Christmas is not only for gorgeous decorations, exchange of beautiful presents, and happy family celebrations. Amidst the backdrop of holiday cheer, there are those who experience raw pain and loss. If you are one of them, if you have lost a loved one, money, a relationship, a business, or all of these…I would like to…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 