(Scripture reference from New Living Translation) This coming week on Thursday is the holiday annually set aside here in the U.S. called Thanksgiving.  This is a day that we are encouraged to think about all the things in our lives for which we should be thankful.  For most of us those things are almost innumerable. … Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude →

(Scripture references from NIV) In Genesis 4 we read the story about Adam and Eve’s children – Cain, the first-born and Abel, the second son.  Verses 2b-7 it says: “Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil.  In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering … Continue reading Mastering Sin →

(All scripture from the NIV Translation) So many Christians think that if they go to church regularly, serve in various capacities (i.e., committees, teaching, etc.) that this is what pleases God.  Unfortunately that is not necessarily true.  Yes, He does want us to attend church regularly and to serve, but if it is not done … Continue reading Plugged In And Powerful →

(Scripture References from the NIV) I have been attending Gateway Church for many years.  One thing our pastor – Robert Morris – does at the end of each service is ask us to think about what the Holy Spirit is saying to us as a result of the sermon we just heard.  I like that.  … Continue reading But I WANT it!!! →

It was one year ago on this weekend when I started my blog and since then I have published one article each week. I have so enjoyed writing again after a very long hiatus; and, sharing my thoughts with anyone interested enough to check them out. That first weekend I actually published two articles and … Continue reading Happy Anniversary To Karran’s Korner! →

(Scripture references from the New Living Translation) When I was a child, my favorite toys were always my baby dolls. I loved playing Mommy.  I do still to this day have some memories of those dolls; and, I do remember after being married for about a year the desire growing stronger to start a family.  … Continue reading The Parenthood Bus →

Every morning when I awaken, I pray this will be the day, A light dew would be so refreshing, to soothe from the hot sun's ray. But, it's just another day with the hot sun beating down, I wish a blowing, cooling breeze would just come around. The brown earth beneath me is so very … Continue reading The Refreshing →

(Scripture references from the NLT tanslation unless noted differently) I want to say upfront that this was a difficult article for me to write; and, it may be difficult for you to read.  The four stories that I share can be the kind that we would rather not hear about, but God put all of … Continue reading No Guarantees Vs An Absolute Guarantee →

(Genesis 45 – all references from NIV except as noted) This book of the Bible is the story about when Joseph’s brothers made their second trip to get more grain from Egypt.  This time they did bring their youngest brother Benjamin with them, because Joseph had told them on their prior visit not to return … Continue reading Don’t Quarrel →

(Recommended Reading - Genesis 37 thru 50) There are so many stories in the Bible where things happen to good people that seem to be bad.  But then ironically, the results are good.  One of those stories of irony is the one about Joseph. In Genesis 37:2b we read about how Joseph, as a teenager, … Continue reading Irony →