So, a few weeks ago, in kinship (sort of like a midweek Bible study), during ministry time, the leader, Jonathan, came over to pray for me. During that time, he said something like, “I see you … more →
Only Sometimes CleverKaren Joy wrote 1 week ago: So, a few weeks ago, in kinship (sort of like a midweek Bible study), during ministry time, the lead … more →
Karen Joy wrote 3 weeks ago: My husband just called to say that the biopsy from the nodule removed from his abdominal wall on Wed … more →
Karen Joy wrote 3 weeks ago: Here’s a small indication of how the last six days or so have gone: We should receive the biop … more →
Karen Joy wrote 1 month ago: I have a family member, whom I love incredibly dearly. So dearly. However, she and I fairly often … more →
Karen Joy wrote 1 month ago: I am working my way through the Body Ecology Diet book. I’m not that happy with it. It seems … more →
Karen Joy wrote 3 months ago: Now that I’ve been cooking without all of Fiala’s allergens for… six dinners now, … more →
Karen Joy wrote 4 months ago: I like editing. It’s not that I enjoy finding fault, but when I read things that have been wr … more →
Karen Joy wrote 5 months ago: I’ve been cloth diapering for about two weeks now, and it feels very natural already. After m … more →
Karen Joy wrote 7 months ago: First, lemme ’splain “supey-dupey.” My oldest son, Ethan, has a profoundly annoyi … more →
Karen Joy wrote 7 months ago: Yet another day of school stunted by sick kids. This time, it’s Fiala — who has been mil … more →
Karen Joy wrote 8 months ago: In the little bookclub I’m in, we recently read Three Cups of Tea. Much of our conversation a … more →
Karen Joy wrote 9 months ago: OK. So, yesterday was hard. Tonight’s not going to be much easier — it’s another … more →
Karen Joy wrote 9 months ago: A reader sent me a question about being gluten-free and taking communion. It’s such an intere … more →
Karen Joy wrote 10 months ago: This week was spent preparing for, then being at, my church’s annual Leadership Summit. The Su … more →
Karen Joy wrote 1 year ago: The comments by Shellie & Christy on my last post have got me thinking some deep thoughts about … more →
Karen Joy wrote 1 year ago: Last week was the 14th anniversary of my wedding to my dear husband, Martin. We celebrated twice, b … more →
Karen Joy wrote 1 year ago: In my last “little things” post, I wrote about how God answered my prayer just to get my … more →
Karen Joy wrote 1 year ago: Such a peaceful sweetie. First, many thanks to my husband, who, upon hearing that one of my goals fo … more →
Karen Joy wrote 1 year ago: The last time I stayed at a hospital was the last time I gave birth, 2.5 years ago. The nutrition s … more →