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!
The Parenthood Bus
(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
The Refreshing
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
No Guarantees Vs An Absolute Guarantee
(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
Don’t Quarrel
(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
Irony
(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
All The Wrong Things In All The Wrong Places
(Recommended Reading – John 3:1-21 / Quoted scripture passages from NIV) As we go through life, so very many people are desperately seeking joy, peace, love, success, etc. As they go about seeking these things, they enter into temporal solutions – happiness instead of joy, lust instead of love, greed instead of success and self-satisfaction … Continue reading All The Wrong Things In All The Wrong Places
God’s Promises – A Call To Prayer
(Recommended Reading: Isaiah 36 & 37 / Quoted scriptures from NIV) I believe as Christians we all know, or at least think we know, the importance of prayer. But how seriously do we really take that responsibility? How many pray daily, not only for their family and friends and a few other things they deem … Continue reading God’s Promises – A Call To Prayer
Double-Edged Sword
(Recommended Reading: 2 Chronicles 20 / Scripture references as noted) Hebrews 4:12 (NIV) says: “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Psalm 149:1-9 (NIV) says: “Praise the Lord. … Continue reading Double-Edged Sword
As The World Turns
(Recommended Reading: Ephesians 5:1-14) Yesterday I looked outside, the sun was shining brightly, and then I noticed it was raining. I went to my computer and on Facebook I posted “The sun is shining & it’s raining.” One of the comments made on that post was from my brother; and, he stated “Well I have … Continue reading As The World Turns
