Is every bit of the creation meant to be a metaphor for spiritual realities? At sunrise this morning, the clouds glowed, prettier than the sun alone brightening the horizon. God shows his glory as he lights up the clouds in our lives. When I describe the deep darkness out of which God has delivered me, …
Author Archives: Karen
What’s to Fear?
“When I die, Karen gets my amount of Social Security.” My husband was talking to some co-workers recently as he returned some keys he’d been using for parking meter collection. One of them frowned. “Oh, don’t talk like that.” “Why not? It’s gonna happen.” Jerry laughed on his way out the door. He recounted the …
All The Way Home
Safe, innocent, and happy. Have you ever felt that? When was the last time? How long did it last? A few of us grew up in an environment that allowed us to feel safe, that protected innocence, and with people among whom we felt happy. Many of us didn’t. A real memory or an imagined …