Karen Jordan
Faith and Family Stories
Memories of Mom on Thanksgiving
Why do some seasons remind us of stories about the people in our lives? On Thanksgiving, I can’t help but think of my mother. Not many holidays go by without fond memories of my mother. Sometimes those thoughts come like a gentle wind, and other times they still...
Thanksgiving and Food
"If you decide for God, living a life of God-worship, it follows that you don't fuss about what's on the table at mealtimes . . . " (Matthew 6:25 MSG). Food, food, food! Why does everyone make such a big fuss about food during the holidays? I'm always focused on food!...
Facing our Personal Insecurities and Limitations
I don’t have what it takes! I must confess, that excuse crossed my mind many times as I consider writing for publication, teaching writing, and (now) speaking to Christian women? What can I do to overcome my insecurities? Read about how I faced my personal...
Fear of rejection and failure?
"Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up" (Thomas A. Edison). Do you see rejection as failure? Failure often points us toward changes in our direction and priorities. C. S. Lewis explained, “Failures are...
Building Legacies: 5 Regrets to Consider
In this guest post, Darren Dake and Anita Brooks, discuss some questions to consider about leaving a legacy on their podcast, Engaging Life and Leadership. Most of us have heard about the dash on our tombstone. But have you given thought to the shape it’s taking? Are...
Lessons I Learned about Writing on the Walking Trail
"So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised" (Heb. 10:35-36 NLT). As I...