Monthly Archives: November 2014

Learning Through Loss

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Karen Campbell

Like everyone, my character has been formed by my life experiences. I have had my share of trials, but I can honestly say that, looking back on them, I am thankful for what I learned through each one. In May, … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope Through Suffering | Tagged Character, Diagnosis, Dying, Faith, Forgiveness, Hope, Judging, loss, Melanoma, Perseverance, Thanksgiving, Trials | 1 Comment

My Journal

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Karen Campbell

Dictionary.com describes journal as a noun, meaning, “a daily record, as of occurrences, experiences, or observations.” According to Online Etymology Dictionary, it also has roots in the Mid-14c. Anglo-French word jurnal, meaning “book of church services.” I take lots of … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith | Tagged Humble, Idols, Journal, Jurnal, Meditation, Miracles, New Age, Path, Prayer, Religious, Spiritual Rocks, Spirituality | 5 Comments

Supporter, Thinker, Driver, Cheerleader

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Karen Campbell

Over the years I have attended a number of workshops identifying various personalities and their communication styles in an effort to improve the way employees work together in the business environment. The first one was fascinating as well as entertaining. … Continue reading →

Posted in Using Gifts & Talents | Tagged Cheerleader, communication, Driver, encouragement, gifts, personality, Supporter, talents, teamwork, Thinker | Leave a comment

Carry Each Other’s Burdens

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Karen Campbell

I sometimes lose sight of God in my daily life. He doesn’t change or move away from me, but little by little I make the busy-ness of life and the cares of this world bigger than Him. It usually happens … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope Through Suffering | Tagged burdens, community, encouragement, Fellowship, friends, Girlfriends, Illness, loss, Prayer, support | 2 Comments

Honky Tonk and Worship

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Karen Campbell

My husband loves to play competitive handball – it’s like racquetball without the racket. We have traveled to many obscure destinations so he can participate in a tournament. Several years ago we attended a tournament in Chattanooga, TN, not too … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Tales | Tagged Church, Faith, fear, Fellowship, God, Jesus, Praise, Pray, Prayer, reproach, ridicule, sanctuary, southern, worship | 1 Comment