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Author: Karen Harmening

Worship in Affliction

Posted on March 7, 2020March 7, 2020 by Karen Harmening

When I think of the Israelites in the exodus from Egypt I confess the first thought that frequently comes to mind is their seemingly constant fear, doubting, grumbling and turning away. But as I was reading through Exodus again this week I was struck by a beautiful and compelling example set by them. The affliction … Continue reading Worship in Affliction →

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Grieving Too Long?

Posted on February 20, 2020February 20, 2020 by Karen Harmening

I've been reading through Genesis again recently and noticed a phrase this week that I had missed on previous readings.  Israel (Jacob) has just been told by his sons that his beloved son Joseph, whom he had presumed dead, is actually alive and he will soon see him again. God's Word records that in response … Continue reading Grieving Too Long? →

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Pray Believing

Posted on February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 by Karen Harmening

"Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it will be [granted] him.  'Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that … Continue reading Pray Believing →

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Comforted and Comforting

Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 by Karen Harmening

This morning I sent a text message to my daughters and husband as I frequently do.  Each and every time I enter their names I feel the sting of leaving Sarah's off.  Today as I felt it, I refused to leave her off.  I entered her name and began reading our previous messages.  Normally I … Continue reading Comforted and Comforting →

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Fleeing for Refuge

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019 by Karen Harmening

Christmas Eve we attended our church's Christmas Eve worship service.  We arrived early and had a bird's eye view to the entire evening as we sat perched on the back row of the risers.  We watched as family after family filed in together, complete families delightfully celebrating their time together.  Those we spoke to greeted … Continue reading Fleeing for Refuge →

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Not a Happy Birthday

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Karen Harmening

This morning I feel the full weight of sorrow. Through the still of the night last night I tearfully sat awake in our living room gazing at six carefully hung stockings gently illuminated by the light of the Christmas tree.  I was awake remembering December 20th, 1999, all the December 20ths since, and a myriad … Continue reading Not a Happy Birthday →

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A Sword Pierced Soul

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 by Karen Harmening

"And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, "Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed--  and a sword will pierce even your own soul-- to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed." Luke 2:34-35 [NASB]  Reading through … Continue reading A Sword Pierced Soul →

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A Mother’s Prayer

Posted on December 7, 2019December 7, 2019 by Karen Harmening

 Facebook memories brought up the above two quotes from Sarah this week.  Both are funny but also reflective of her tender heart for the Lord and His truths, even from a very young age. Shortly after I saw the memory for today, the song "A Mother's Prayer" by Krystin Getty played and the Lord flooded my … Continue reading A Mother’s Prayer →

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Keep Crying Out and Testifying

Posted on November 30, 2019December 1, 2019 by Karen Harmening

"Come and hear, all who fear God, And I will tell of what He has done for my soul." Psalm 66:16 [NASB]  I've not written much lately for a variety of reasons, but one of the primary reasons has been a fear of becoming a clanging cymbal, repeatedly saying the same thing over and over. The … Continue reading Keep Crying Out and Testifying →

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“Sorrow looks back…”

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Karen Harmening

There's a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote that circulates periodically, "Sorrow looks back. Worry looks around. Faith looks up." Surprisingly this quote was recently featured on a church sign, a picture of which was widely circulated on social media.  I say surprisingly partially because of the quote itself, and partially because of Emerson's denial of the … Continue reading “Sorrow looks back…” →

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