The Gathering Place Where Family Matters

Typically Karen wrote only a few words in her Bible study journal. What she wrote however was deeply personal and practical. I might add that I find her notes really powerful reminders as well. “Karen’s Notes” for today are typical Karen. Please take a moment to read her entry and you’ll see what I mean.

I smiled when I found this Bible study journal entry. She took notes from my sermon in spite of a pew full of wiggly worm children! Then she added some further thoughts as she reviewed the passage. It deals with being overwhelmed. Thank you for allowing me the privilege of sharing just a tiny portion of her journal.

I honestly didn’t think there would be any more surprises for me to discover about my Karen. But I was wrong. Recently I made the discovery of her prayer lists. I can’t wait to share a tiny portion of what I found.

Most of the notes in Karen’s Bible study journal are filed neatly, placed in order, carefully thought through and are characterized by her organizational skills. There is, however, a very small piece of paper on which she was doodling. Obviously that day she was reading through Psalm 37. I honestly do not know if she was preparing for a ladies’ retreat or if this was just some thoughts for herself. I’m excited to share with you what she wrote.

Karen had the very strong conviction that she would speak only at ladies’ events. However! As I hold her conference notes and read through them, I’m happy to share with both men and ladies a tiny portion of one paragraph. I hope it will be a blessing to you!