by Karen Jordan | Apr 21, 2016 | Blog, Faith
It doesn’t take much negative input to pull me down to the pit of despair—a phone call, an e-mail, or even a glance in the mirror.
I’d like to say that I’m able to resist the fiery darts that come my way, but I still get broadsided at times, especially when I’m not on guard against them.
At other times, I’m fully aware of my vulnerability, and the darts still sting. You’d think I’d learn to sidestep the attacks by now. But I’m still learning. (more…)
by Karen Jordan | Apr 13, 2016 | Blog, Faith
A lot younger people think of people in their sixties as “old.”
I used to agree with that opinion. But now, in my sixties, I find that I’m free to do so much more than I ever imagined. (more…)
by Karen Jordan | Feb 9, 2016 | Blog, Faith, Stories
“Write the books you really wish were out there in the world” (Anne Lamott).
Good news! My book, Words That Change Everything: Speaking Truth to Your Soul, is scheduled to be published this summer by Leafwood Publishing.
Words That Change Everything offers personal stories with biblical applications to help everyday women understand the purpose of their God-given emotions and identify biblical prayer strategies to help them confront their worries. (more…)
by Karen Jordan | Jan 25, 2016 | Blog, Faith
I’m about to do one of the hardest things I’ve done recently—WRITE!
“What? How can that be?” you ask. “You’re a writer! Isn’t that what writers do?”
I wish I could tell you what’s keeping me from doing what I need to do. But I don’t have any answers at this point.
In fact, I’m not even sure I have anything of substance to offer anyone now. But I’m just going to write—and hope something helpful surfaces. Anything is better than nothing at this point. (more…)
by Karen Jordan | Nov 6, 2015 | Blog, Faith
Thirty miles from home, my low fuel warning light flashed on.
How could I have forgotten to fill up before I left my daughter’s house two hours ago?
I panicked and called my husband, Dan, “Where is the nearest gas station to our exit from the interstate?”
“What? Where are you?” I could hear concern in Dan’s voice.
“I’m exiting I-30 right now.”
“How much gas do you have left?” Another question I couldn’t answer. (more…)
by Karen Jordan | Oct 30, 2015 | Blog, Faith
What are some of the blockages to communications in your life?
Silence? Well, duh! Of course, silence would be a blockage to communication. But how do you open the door to conversation when the other person is not in the same room? Easy. Text messaging.
I’m embarrassed to admit how early I woke up this morning. Well, okay–it was three a.m. How’s that for vulnerability and transparency? (more…)
