Jesus loves me, the Bible tells me so. Love is one of those hard to define terms we overuse and misuse. Instead of like, we use love for everything from possessions and food to our favorite sports teams
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Author: Karen Friday
Whether the spoken or written word, Karen thrives in moving an audience to experience laughter, tears, surprise, and deep reflection. She not only possesses an affection for words (just ask her family), but she also cherishes God’s Word. Karen is an award-winning writer who has published both devotions and articles with a mission to know Jesus more and make Him known. She contributes to several national sites while she works on her first non-fiction book. In the blogging world, she is referred to as “Girl Friday” where she shares a central message: you are never far from hope. And she considers her life as a pastor’s wife and women’s ministry leader a sacred calling. Karen and her husband Mike reside in East Tennessee and have two grown children and two grandchildren. The entire family is fond of the expression, “TGIF: Thank God it’s Friday.” They owe Monday an apology. Connect with her blog community, Hope is Among Us.
God Crowns the Year with Goodness
Crowns. I imagine the three kings of Orient in a Christmas play. My mind’s eye pictures inauguration ceremonies of royal monarchs. Perhaps we envision crowning moments of beauty pageants. Or, iconic Disney princesses displayed in
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There are divine Christmas presents money cannot buy. These presents are intangible, yet wonderful, and gift us with glorious things in life. When we think of Christmas presents, our thoughts ponder what to buy that
Read moreWhat If ThanksGiving is About ThanksLiving?
Every year I look forward to November’s main holiday, Thanksgiving. But I really desire to live a life of ThanksGiving to God by ThanksLiving for Him year round. Although Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, I
Read more7 Ways Leaders Walk in Heavenly Wisdom
What if the wisdom God wants His people to walk in is unlike anything we ever thought about? And what if this heavenly wisdom helps us here on earth, especially as leaders? Perhaps like me,
Read moreWit’s End is not the End: Real Peace
When we’re at wit’s end, it’s not the end, but an opportunity for Christ to show Himself as the beginning and the end. Because Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, real peace begins with
Read moreWhere True Hope Lives
Have you ever looked for true hope? Pointing out the window to a community in the country, I exclaimed: “Teresa, my friend from high school lives there.” Another friend and I were traveling during the early
Read moreTruly Free on a Day of Deliverance
In America, we’re getting ready to celebrate liberty as a country. But I always like to celebrate how I’m spiritually free in Jesus Christ and His deliverance. So when I read a letter John Adams
Read more6 Key Areas of Prayer for Christians
We often need reminding how God’s supernatural power and ability far outweigh human efforts. But we only tap into His ability through prayer. So, have you ever wondered what are some key areas to pray?
Read moreHow to Keep Our Eyes Open for God
Keep your eyes open. Maybe we keep a lookout on our neighbors’ house while they are out of town. Perhaps we look for a friend’s lost pet. Or, we watch for a specific job ad
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