Waiting on Christmas as a child was so excruciating. Did you ever feel like that? It seemed like the month of December lasted for 365 days… I know my children probably feel that way now. For me, the Christmases seem to fly by now. But can you imagine waiting your entire life for Christmas to arrive? Can you imagine the one thing you had hoped, dreamed and prayed for not being realized until the last days of your life? That seems to me to be the definition of excruciating. How does one stay faith...
Jan 14, 2021•14 min
Episode 5: I was so caught up in trying to delight myself in other people who could give me heartache and disappointment that I was neglecting the one relationship that could take my heart to a whole new level.
Jan 06, 2021•7 min
There are two days left in a year that many would like to see leave-a “good riddance” situation. Some have lost so much this year. We have all seen “life as we knew it” fly out just as quick as the coronavirus flew in. We will all definitely look back on 2020 and not be so quick to forget it-- Much like the men affected by the year of our Lord’s birth. We will see today how a supernatural event changed not just their year, but their eternity.
Dec 30, 2020•16 min
One Christmas Eve, my sister and I were startled by a noise outside our bedroom window. Our “regular” night of going to sleep was interrupted by an astonishing event. On a much larger and more significant scale, the Shepherds (on the night Jesus was born) were the recipients of a Divine interruption into their regular life. Let’s see how God’s radical arrival changed their eternities.
Dec 23, 2020•13 min
Today, we will look at how Jesus’ birth is grace for US! We have to decide what to do about God’s Radical Arrival. We will allow it to change our eternities? The reason Jesus is worthy of our love and adoration is because He was GOD! HE and only HE can change our eternities.
Dec 16, 2020•13 min
In today’s episode, I want us to look at how God’s bending low to earth immediately changed the life and eternity of one closest to him and how that same bending low can change my life and yours for eternity. Let’s see how Joseph reacted to the announcement of God’s radical arrival.
Dec 09, 2020•10 min
Several years ago as I was preparing Christmas lessons for the students at our church, God gave me this phrase that I feel embodies what grace is for that 1st Christmas, this Christmas and every Christmas in between. It’s an acrostic. Each letter in the word grace matches the words in the phrase. G.R.A.C.E.-God’s Radical Arrival Changed Eternity. Is that not so true?? God’s supernatural coming to earth as Jesus changed my eternity and yours. It also changed the eternity of Mary. We will look at ...
Dec 02, 2020•14 min
Episode 36: The last seven Psalms focuses in on the reasons to Praise the Lord. Find encouragement during Thanksgiving week to Praise the Lord regardless of your circumstances. Happy Thanksgiving! Scripture References: Psalm 144:1-4, 9-10 Psalm 145 Psalm 146:1-2 Psalm 147:1-7 Psalm 148 Psalm 149:1-5 Psalm 150
Nov 25, 2020•10 min
Episode 35: Karmen and her daughter Shelby look at Psalm 136 and discuss if they could be thankful if God was the only thing left in life. Could you?
Nov 19, 2020•8 min
Episode 34: The heart of the believer should be thankful every day not just on Thanksgiving Day. Karmen encourages us in today’s episode to begin being thankful with looking at the character of God described in Psalm 103
Nov 12, 2020•9 min
Episode 33: God can and does answer prayers. What have you prayed for? How has he answered? He is faithful to answer those. Join Karmen today as she looks at Psalm 138 to answer these questions.
Nov 04, 2020•8 min
Episode 32: November 3rd will mark the day that the US decides it’s future. I am not exaggerating. In my personal and humble opinion, the future of the US is at stake. Seek God. Research the candidates. Vote. Helpful websites for candidate information: https://ivoterguide.com https://www.myfaithvotes.org prayvotestand.org American Family Association
Oct 28, 2020•11 min
Episode 31: Spiritually we drift and if we are not careful, aware and watchful, we will be far away from where we started.
Oct 21, 2020•11 min
Episode 30: Are you tossed by the storms in your life? Do you fight the storms? Do you just want to escape? I challenge you (as well as myself) to not be so quick to pray the next storm away. God has purposes for those storms.
Oct 14, 2020•11 min
Episode 29: Today Karmen continues the journey through Psalm 107. She will be looking at the 3rd type of person in need of God’s redemption. “The Sick Fool” finds themselves in a sick foolish state because not their own rebellion from God’s way. Join Karmen as she looks at this person and how God breaks through the foolishness to bring redemption.
Oct 07, 2020•7 min
Episode 28: In today’s episode, Karmen looks at the one needing redemption who has found himself/herself in a depressed dark prison shackled in place with iron chains. Frozen. Just sitting in utter seclusion not knowing what the next move should be. Join her as she looks at God’s redeeming power for the “Depressed Prisoner”.
Sep 30, 2020•9 min
Episode 27: Have you wandered from the good place of spiritual peace, rest, provision? If so, cry out to God. He is waiting to deliver you and lead you back to the good city where he can supply all your spiritual needs.
Sep 24, 2020•7 min
Episode 26: God is in the redemption business. He is out searching for those he can redeem. He can rescue. He can bring home. He did it for the Israelites and the early church. He did it for me and he can do it for you!
Sep 16, 2020•8 min
Episode 25: Join Karmen as she talks more with her coworker Debbie. Debbie shares her personal redemption story of deciding to her abort her 2nd baby and the healing and forgiveness that God brought to her life in the years that followed. Debbie wants anyone who has abortion as part of their story to know there is forgiveness. Post-Abortion Hotline: Concepts of Truth International 1-866-482-life.
Sep 09, 2020•30 min
Karmen sits down with her work “Sister” Debbie to discuss how God can be glorified and honored in your work life. They have learned through prayer and grace filled interaction, that they can work together in unity and love.
Sep 02, 2020•31 min
Karmen sits down with her mom, Adale for a real conversation about being a mother and the ups and downs that come with that calling.
Aug 26, 2020•25 min
Karmen continues her podcast with her husband, Bryan with a real conversation about marriage.
Aug 19, 2020•22 min
Karmen sits down this week with her husband, Bryan with a real conversation about marriage.
Aug 12, 2020•18 min
Episode #20 - The Glue of the Armor This last piece of armor is the glue that holds all the pieces together. Without prayer, those other pieces may fall off one by one and without even realizing it, we are again exposed to the enemy’s attacks. Pray without ceasing!
Aug 05, 2020•8 min
Episode 19: A Sword, not a Butter-knife Don’t go through your spiritual life thinking the bible is nothing more than a butter knife. See it as what it is--a deadly sword that can cut to the core of Satan’s schemes and to the truth of any matter.
Jul 29, 2020•12 min
Episode 18: Helmet Yes Please! The free gift of salvation that we gladly accepted at the time of belief is the same salvation we need for the protection of our heads. More specifically our minds!
Jul 23, 2020•13 min
Episode 17: A Shield from the Elements This piece, regardless of the sour elements, shields and protects. The Shield of Faith is the 4th piece of God’s supernatural protection plan. Faith will not work as a shield if I leave it in the proverbial spiritual coat closet. The shield is the outward demonstration of an inward faith.
Jul 15, 2020•10 min
Episode 16: The Shoes You Need Today we will continue our talk on the Armor of God. We have already put on the Belt of Truth and the Breastplate of Righteousness. Today we will discuss the next piece of armor. I am excited because this is one of my favorite topics...SHOES
Jul 08, 2020•9 min
Episode 15: “The Go-To Piece”. The 2nd piece of The Armor of God is the breastplate of righteousness. After the belt is securely in place, we clothe ourselves, we sink into this piece of armor. This strong and impenetrable piece is made to protect our vital organs (most importantly the heart).
Jul 02, 2020•11 min
Episode 14: “The Foundational Accessory”. Description: The first piece of armor is the foundation of the full armor. It’s certainly not just an accessory. Without it, the rest of the armor would fall off. Join Karmen as she discusses the Belt of Truth in today’s episode.
Jun 24, 2020•8 min
