Karen Allen

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Take Time to Be Still

My husband Parky and I love the outdoors. Between his scouting and my camping, we enjoy opportunities to “get back…

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Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

Every Wednesday for the past decade I have met with my prayer partner Jean. Before we pray, we discuss upcoming…

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Angels in Disguise

I have done a lot of volunteer work in my days but perhaps nothing was as rewarding as when I…

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“I Will Bless It”

As my cancer anniversary approaches, I think back on that day from 19 years ago remembering the apprehension, the resignation,…

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His Voice, Our Response (by guest C. R. Fulton)

“My sheep know my voice and I know them, and another they will not follow†(John 10:27). I always thought…

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O Christmas Tree!

It’s Christmas Eve. The presents are wrapped and the stockings are filled. All but a few gifts have been distributed…

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