About Karen Ruth Shock

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My life has been defined by a deep desire to know God. From the time I was a young girl, I remember staring up at the stars in the sky and asking hard questions. I’m now a 51-year-old grandma and I am still learning. My husband and I have led youth groups, college ministries, and small groups in our home. I’m a 7 on the enneagram with a strong 6 wing, which means I love to have fun and also have dealt with a whole lot of anxiety and depression for the past 26 years. I’ve never quite figured out how to fit in with the women in church. However, I have grown comfortable just being me. My journey has had many ups and downs and I would love to share all of it with you. It’s in telling our stories that we realize we are not alone.

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Is It Really So Simple?

Simplify. My word for 2024. Already doing it's work on me and... read more

Knowing When To Hold On

Should I hold on or let go? When do I hold on?... read more

Perfectly Imperfect

Does anyone else have some messed up views? Being taught one thing.... read more

These Days Are The Vulnerable Ones

Less than a week out from my book release. All.The.Feels. One minute... read more

Living in Fear is Exhausting

Living in fear is exhausting. I've spent too much of my life... read more

All I Thought I Knew

Looking back through journals. All the prayers. All the crying out to... read more

I Changed My Mind About Spanking

"Choose your weapon." A mentor of mine told me she used to... read more

Is This A Race?

Is he running hard after God? Are you running hard after God?... read more

Are We All Just Sitting Ducks?

We attended a college conference in 2006, where John Piper said if... read more

An Apology (from a true love waits leader)

I’m sorry. I see now the damage that was done. Standing in... read more

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