Happy New Year! 2020 was not a year for control, order and planning. Life as we know it, was shut down. We were were supposed to stay home and stay away from others, even family. I have seen so many responses to last year, frustration, depression, anger, perseverance and faith. It was a strange year,… Continue reading Joy In Every Situation
Author: Karen Jean
My name is Karen Jean. I am a Christian working on my flaws. I am a wife to a great husband and a mom to our two beautiful children. I reside in Ashburn, Virginia. Thank you for reading my blog! I would love to hear your feedback and comments.
Embrace the Gift of Prayer
How is it December already? We put up our Christmas tree up before Thanksgiving this year. Shh, don’t tell anyone. Now, I am looking forward to making fudge and Christmas cookies with my kids. I love Christmas. I love the Christmas lights turning dark nights into sparkling wonders of joy. Christmas lights are like Jesus.… Continue reading Embrace the Gift of Prayer
Covenant That Cannot Be Broken
I didn’t realize how stressed out I felt, until this years election happened. All the Pandemic restrictions and fears build up. It was almost like, one more thing and I may explode. Did anyone else feel like that? Maybe it is time to get back the basics. What really matters? What will give us an… Continue reading Covenant That Cannot Be Broken
Turn Away From Fear
God has done so many wonderful things in my life. I see prayer after prayer being answered. I am thankful that God sought me and brought me back to him. There was a time when I struggled and worry took over my life. I didn’t know God or trust in him. I had so much… Continue reading Turn Away From Fear
Every Decision is From the Lord
Happy November! We have made it this far through 2020. We made it through a pandemic, working from home, online learning and homeschooling and almost through an election. It has been quite a year so far. I hope that God has blessed you and your family during this time. When this pandemic started, I was… Continue reading Every Decision is From the Lord
You Are a Child of God
I don’t know about you, but most days I just don’t feel like a treasured jewel. This morning was one of those days. I have so much to praise God for and reasons to be thankful, yet I still felt down. This morning, I spent time praying and reading the bible. I read the first… Continue reading You Are a Child of God
How Does God See Me?
Satan loves to remind me of all the mistakes that I have made, and I have made a ton of mistakes. I still cringe at all my mistakes, when I was younger. I still make mistakes each day. I sin. I ask God to forgive me and help me to do better each day. I… Continue reading How Does God See Me?
God Always Hears Us
Have you ever kept praying and praying and didn’t get the answer that you wanted? You start to wonder if God is listening or perhaps saying no. God’s timing is always perfect. We may not understand it, but God’s timing fits into his perfect plan for our lives. Sometimes, when everything is going wrong, we… Continue reading God Always Hears Us
You Are Never Alone
Its has been awhile, since I have written a post, exactly 20 days ago. September has flown by. The heat has subsided to cooler, more pleasant temperatures. The first leaves of the season are starting to change color and gently fall from the trees. School started, and I have been busy with my children. It… Continue reading You Are Never Alone
Key to Happiness
This year has been crazy. This school year may be even crazier. Through it all, God is there for us. God is so good. Sometimes, it is good to reflect on all the good things that God has done for us, and hope for the good things yet to come. God has done so much… Continue reading Key to Happiness
