Karen PenningtonMay 5, 20222 minGod is an eternal farmer, not a divine vending machine"If you believe, you will receive anything you ask for in prayer." -Matthew 21:22 (NRSV) Has anyone else struggled to believe this verse?...
Karen PenningtonApr 12, 20223 minThe Adorable Hurricane: Understanding the Meaning of AtonementOn Palm Sunday morning this year I was greeted by a fresh coat of snow over my back yard. Snow is not my favorite force of nature,...
Karen PenningtonFeb 13, 20224 minCupid vs. Valentine: Discovering the Better LoveI LOOOOVE love! By this I mean that I am a huge, Hallmark love story movie loving sap. Even after 20 years of marriage, I have on...
Karen PenningtonFeb 9, 20222 minGod's Provision is Better Than Chocolate Cake!My 30 month old granddaughter Amelia (Mila) is the most adorable creature on this planet (no one could convince me otherwise), and my...
Karen PenningtonJan 29, 20223 minThe Lesson Every Teacher Should TeachMiddle schoolers can be a lot of fun. They can also be super annoying; they can get on nerves that you didn't even know existed. One...