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Where’s The Grace?
Posted on January 25, 2012 by Karen Cook in holiness, truth.TweetShare Do you remember the Wendy’s commercial from the 80’s with the grumpy old lady bellowing out, “Where’s The Beef?!” That got me thinking about the demands and conditions we put on our relationships. In a desperate effort to get our own needs met and demands fulfilled we neglect this key area in our relationships [...]
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The Spaces In Between
Posted on August 14, 2011 by Karen Cook in faith.TweetShare It was the summer I turned seven. The youngest of four, I was skinny, quiet and afraid. This day seemed like many other summer days I had known, and yet it is etched in my memory. I knew what awaited me and yet lacked the ability to control my own fate. As I lay [...]
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I’ve Become My Mother!
Posted on May 7, 2011 by Karen Cook in Uncategorized.TweetShare My mom is one of the most extraordinary women I know. She has handled the storms of life with strength, grace and resilience. I have learned so much just from watching the way my mom has chosen to live her life despite her circumstances. I am fortunate to live near my mom and enjoy [...]
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Forgiveness
Posted on April 15, 2011 by Karen Cook in Uncategorized.TweetShare We’ve all heard the saying forgive and forget. The Lord God Jehovah-Shalom (means The Lord is Peace) is our ultimate example of forgiveness. He loves us with such immensity that He chose sacrificial love as the vehicle to bring about reconciliation. Forgiveness is more than just a nicety in life it is a necessity. [...]
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Guest Blogger – Lori Hanson
Posted on April 11, 2011 by Karen Cook in Uncategorized.TweetShareToday we welcome to “the couch” my first ever guest blogger – Lori Hanson I have the privilege of knowing Lori from church and recently got to hear her share her story at our women’s retreat. I know you will be as touched by Lori’s writing as I am. She is real, raw and transparent [...]
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Casting Stones
Posted on February 19, 2011 by Karen Cook in Uncategorized.TweetShare We’ve all done it. At some point in our lives…we’ve picked up our stones and cast our judgments and assumptions on another person without taking time to check our heart. We hurtle insults, disparaging thoughts & comments that are intended to malign with every stone. We do untold damage to the person we have [...]
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I have a secret
Posted on February 4, 2011 by Karen Cook in Uncategorized.TweetShare I have a secret. And in the spirit of self-disclosure I have decided it is time for me to come forward and share. It’s one I have keep to myself for years. I have been too embarrassed to tell anyone about it. I think I should know better. It’s bad for my health. It’s [...]
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Beauty in the broken
Posted on February 1, 2011 by Karen Cook in Uncategorized.TweetShare What does the word fragile mean to you? The dictionary defines it as; breakable, weak, thin, vulnerable, flimsy, unsubstantial, easily destroyed or not strong. Those words usually bring about images of glass, china and other delicate objects. Recently I have been challenged with the fragile nature of our heart and our spirit as I [...]
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Loved
Posted on January 19, 2011 by Karen Cook in Uncategorized.TweetShare What a difference a week makes! I am happy to report that my sweet house guest has found a forever home! I think the look on her face says it all. I know that I learned a lot this week from my new friend and am thankful for the experience of learning what it [...]
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