The Gathering Place Where Family Matters

Nearly twenty years ago, Karen was invited to speak three times as a ladies’ conference in the Mohawk Valley Region of New York State. Her specific assigned topic was to encourage the ladies to pursue God’s purpose their lives. We talked a lot and prayed much as she was faced with the daunting task of speaking on such a topic in three brief forty-five minute sessions.

Needless to say, from her pages and pages of notes I’m lifting just a sentence or two today. Her second point was powerful and probing

Changes in life are inevitable. In one of her Bible study journals she wrote about learning how to be content when changes come about. At the start of this new year, I am sure that each of us will experience some significant changes this year.

I discovered something that Karen wrote on or around Christmas several years ago. She was reading in John 1 and was so blessed when she came to John 1:14. I’m so happy to share this. Thanks for stopping by. Christmas blessings to you!

Typically, I take “Karen’s Notes” from her Bible Study journal. Today is somewhat different. Karen kept small notebooks to take notes whenever she accompanied me as I preached. I discovered some of her notes at Christmastime. I am excited to share this brief note with you.

Twenty-seven years ago Karen was speaking to a group of ladies in a church in Western New York. I know this to be true because she wrote where the event took place and the year in which it was held. For someone who didn’t consider herself a speaker, this lady was speaking at ladies’ events all over New York State.