Karen Allen

A beach with seagulls flying over it and the sun setting.

BECKONING FROM THE BEACH

Beach season has arrived. We have patiently waited through the winter and through the virus lockdown. Hoards of people will…

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A 90-YEAR-OLD BLESSING

Today, May 22, 2020, marks my mother’s 90th birthday. I would like to seize this opportunity to honor and recognize…

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A person holding their baby 's foot in the basket.

THE ANTICIPATION OF PARENTHOOD (BY GUEST DENISE GEORGE)

Surely, one of the greatest blessings in life is becoming a new parent! My husband, Timothy, and I waited eleven…

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A foggy lake with trees and sun shining through the clouds.

TURN ON THE FOG LIGHTS, PLEASE! (BY GUEST ANGELA BROYLES)

When asked to write a blog on blessings, I did what I normally do and said, “Sure, I can do…

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THE TORTURE AND DEATH OF JESUS

No doubt the coronavirus has significantly changed our lives these past weeks. I go to the grocery store wearing latex…

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WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?

Recently my husband and I saw the movie “It’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood†which spotlights the life of…

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