Unexpected Blessings From Cancer
You wouldn’t normally consider the words “blessing” and “cancer” to be in the same sentence but I’m here to tell you, it can happen. It’s more than just living each day to the fullest – we’ve all heard that. It’s about consciously seeking God, even when it’s exceedingly hard, through the pain and suffering cancer brings and discovering there can be a hidden treasure.
“I Will Bless It”
By Karen Allen |
As my cancer anniversary approaches, I think back on that day from 19 years ago remembering the apprehension, the resignation, ...
The Joy of the Present Moment
By Karen Allen |
On a recent visit to my mother, she handed me a newspaper clipping of an obituary of someone I didn’t ...
PURPOSE IN PAIN
By Karen Allen |
We’ve all heard the saying, there’s no gain without pain. Henry Ward Beecher takes it a little deeper: “Troubles are ...
THE GIFT OF PAIN
By Karen Allen |
“Pain – the gift nobody longs for, still it comes.” The lyrics recorded by singer Greg Long years ago stir up ...
LIGHTNING BUG LOVE
By Karen Allen |
The inside message on the Valentine’s Day card was simple and sweet. However, the message on the outside of the ...
DARE TO DREAM
By Karen Allen |
Dreams are defined as a “cherished aspiration or ambition.” We love to dream about brighter days, adventurous times, and richer ...