From a block away, I could see the electric wire feeding our neighbor’s house sparkling in the early morning sun, a line of silver from the transformer to the house. That twisted wire, altered by the sun’s angle, put me in mind of ultimate realities. If only we could see all of the creation, all …
Author Archives: Karen
Welcome and Speaking Engagement
Thanks to readers of my article in Today’s Christian Woman who have found my blog. Welcome! I’ll be at Berean Bookstore on Saturday, January 27, at 2:00, giving an author talk based on that article, titled, "I Was a Food Addict." I’ll be speaking and answering questions based on my story of losing 45 pounds–42 …
God’s Closet
“There’s no bad weather, only bad clothing.” Spoken by a man who worked on the polar ice cap in weather ranging to more than minus 50 degrees, quoted in Al Gore’s companion book to the movie, An Inconvenient Truth. After my daily walk outside through Illinois winters, I understand why he says that. We can …