God’s Day Off

God’s Day Off

Posted on 23. Apr, 2010 by Karen True.

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God rested. Eternity took a break. A day off. This is the same God of whom it is said, “The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary.” (Isa. 40:28) So God wasn’t tired. Or bored. Or just needing a diversion. Even His [...]

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A Tear in the Curtain

A Tear in the Curtain

Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by Karen True.

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Easter Sunday 2010 has come and gone, but the reality of the celebration cannot be confined to a single day. Our pastor, Randy Frazee, shared an Easter message focused on one of my all-time favorite Old Testament symbols: the tear in the curtain. Every day at 3:00 in the afternoon, the Jewish priest offered the [...]

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True Woman

True Woman

Posted on 04. Apr, 2010 by Karen True.

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I spent last weekend at the True Woman conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. No, the conference wasn’t named after me, but I did try to capitalize on it whenever could. The best part of the weekend was spending it with the true women in the picture above (Julie, Jennifer, Theresa and me). Jennifer’s Dr. Phil was [...]

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One Step Closer

One Step Closer

Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by karentrue.

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The conversation began with a Friday-morning trickle of dissatisfaction and took only moments to swell into a full fledged deluge of frustration. My 10-year old son’s laments went like this… While we cleaned up after breakfast: “I wish I didn’t have to go to school.” After he brushed his teeth: “School is boring, Mom.” As [...]

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Menu Makeover: Potato Latkes, Applesauce and Salad

Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by karentrue.

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It’s been too long since I posted a recipe around here, so to make up for lost time, today I’m posting three. With that said, and a trio of tastes to go, we’d better begin. Potato Latkes Potato pancakes are the national dish of Belarus and a staple in Hanukkah celebrations, but who needs to [...]

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Snow's Coming but Summer is on My Mind

Posted on 23. Feb, 2010 by karentrue.

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Snow is in the forecast for south Texas tomorrow. 80% chance. 1″ accumulation. This is equivalent to the newsmaking blizzards experienced across the midwest this year. Schools will likely close. Many businesses will too. All I can say is Hilarious! I mention such news because it seems odd to see snow in the forecast when [...]

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Why I'm Not the Woman I Used to Be

Posted on 18. Feb, 2010 by karentrue.

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You might always wonder how you might feel or respond if some catastrophic event came into your life…until it actually happens and then you know. Yes, I had thyroid cancer five years ago, but hearing my doctor say that I probably had ovarian cancer now tops my list of personal high stress life experiences. Since [...]

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The Ancient of Days Talks Techie

Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 by karentrue.

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When I was a girl, my Dad served as bodyguard to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. One of the perks was that my sister and I got an occasional ride in the official limousine. Once inside the stretched out car, we were enamored with the latest in 1970’s technology. [...]

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The Gift of Community

Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by karentrue.

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Visiting my grandmothers’ homes was filled with childhood novelties. My paternal grandmother lived in the mountains in West Virginia, and she had a cuckoo clock that captured my fascination. My maternal grandmother lived in Florida not too far from the beach, and she had a party line phone. Visits to her house created plenty of [...]

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No Surprises

Posted on 21. Jan, 2010 by karentrue.

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The month of December felt a lot like boot camp. I’ve never been to boot camp, but my man has, and as far as I can tell, it’s not so fun, but in the end, you’re better off for having been there. It wears you out but makes you stronger. It deprives you of sleep [...]

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