Tag Archives: listen

Answering the Call

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Karen May

This weekend, we heard the story of Jonah and Ninevah. I love Jonah’s little temper tantrum response and how it doesn’t get him anywhere. God calls him to go to the people of Ninevah to convert them from their wicked … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know You

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Karen May

A long time ago when my faith was basically exploding, I remember praying and asking God how to keep it. I felt so close to Him. I was able to pray in a way that I never had before, and … Continue reading →

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Friends with God

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Karen May

I am often asked about prayer and how we know that God is speaking to us. It’s always funny to me how little we trust those moments when we hear God’s voice or see a sign that He sends. … Continue reading →

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Guidance

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Karen May

One of my “things” is to tell people to listen in prayer. And the question that follows most of the time is, “How?” It takes practice and it takes intention. We can invite God into a moment, but we rarely … Continue reading →

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That small, quiet voice

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Karen May

Another of my favorite readings is the one of Elijah waiting in a cave for the Lord to pass by. He’s fleeing from a pretty bad situation, and a queen who is determined to have him killed. It has gotten … Continue reading →

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What kind of life do you want to lead?

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Karen May

Do you want to successful or significant? I read this question in the book On Fire, by John O’Leary (which is a great read if you’re looking for some inspirational summer reading) As I read it, I realized that the two are … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Not Afraid, evangelization, Faith, hope, Love | Tagged blessings, both/and, either/or, Gift, John O'Leary, listen, On Fire, pay it forward, pray, share my gifts, share your gifts, significance, success, summer read, summer reading, what kind of life do you want to lead | Leave a comment

Spelling Lessons

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Karen May

As I taught some basic Spanish to a class of second graders, I thought I would get some help from an expert. There was a little boy in the class who had recently moved from Mexico. His English was quite … Continue reading →

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Talk, talk, talk

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Karen May

When we pray, when we talk to God, it is so easy to fill our prayer with words. There are endless suggestions for ways to pray with words. Here are just a few I know of: ACTS – Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, … Continue reading →

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Got a minute?

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Karen May

My posts are usually short, so I’m going to let this one speak for me. Please listen – it’s fabulous, and it really is only 60 seconds. I promise! One Minute Podcast on prayer.

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God calling

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Karen May

I hear God’s voice in my life a lot, and I will venture to say that you do, too. I have had many people come to me and complain that God doesn’t speak to them at all, and they would … Continue reading →

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