Author Archives: Karen Campbell
Anxiety
Anxiety: an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one’s capacity to cope with it. (Merriam Webster) I met a woman recently who … Continue reading
The Great I AM
It’s easy for me to empathize with someone stepping into a public forum who is visibly rattled by nerves. It’s painful. I really dealt with it growing up because I was so self-conscious. And, when the focus was on me, … Continue reading
The Shield
Our country is permeated by a climate of hate and fear. Many are anxious as they take in the increasingly popular reports of evil. Watching the news I can’t help but think of Don Henley’s song, Dirty Laundry: I make … Continue reading
Advocate
Have you ever had someone go to bat for you? That’s exactly what Laurie did for me many years ago. My husband had been ill for a while and his situation took a turn for the worse. After visiting him … Continue reading
“Look at the Dolphins!”
I set out for a brisk walk along the beach this morning with lots of missions to complete – get some much needed exercise, feel the sand between my toes, enjoy the sound of the waves, watch for sea life, … Continue reading
Simple Joy
At night I often journal what I’m thankful for. It’s so easy to overlook how God has blessed me, so I try to be intentional about it. Tonight I walked a couple laps around the block after dark tonight. I was feeling … Continue reading
Get Back on the Horse!
I started my day with Lisa Harper’s Believing God, a study from the Books of Luke and Acts. I just read Luke 22:24-34, 54-62 and 24:12, 34. These verses follow Simon (also called Peter), who was one of the 12 … Continue reading
