The Gathering Place Where Family Matters

Karen loved working with children and ladies. She often spoke to both groups about the words they spoke and the tone in which they were shared. She knew that the words we speak convey lots of power, both for good or evil.

Listen, I have never met anyone who has lived so well that he or she doesn’t have a regret or two or more along the way. On the other hand there is such a blessing that comes when we come through a particular experience and look back with no regrets. I found something really interesting in Karen’s Bible study journal. At Proverbs 22:1, she shared a little article “Ten Things You Will Never Regret.” She doesn’t know who wrote this, but it meant a lot to her. I am happy to share it with you today.

Last week you chuckled that Karen’s Notes consisted of just two words. She had underlined Psalm 86:12-13 and wrote: “Never forget.” Well friends, you won’t believe this. As I continued looking through her Bible, I discovered several more verses that she had underlined, and of all things, had written two more words.

I have been genuinely overwhelmed with joy at the responses I have received from folks who read “Karen’s Notes.” Some folks never met Karen in person but have expressed that her words have ministered to them in unusual ways which make them feel like they’ve known her for years. Many of Karen’s friends have written with smiley faces saying, “I can just hear Karen say that.” Others have written really serious notes and emails and have shared with me how the Karen’s Notes have arrived at just a time that they needed it most.

In Psalm 37, Karen wrote out an outline for “Fretting Not!” It’s my privilege sharing this from her Bible. Here’s her outline.