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.

All Posts by Karen Ruth

Are We Doing This Here?

“Oh, so we’re not doing that here?”. I heard this quote... read more

It's So Much Simpler Than We Make It...

I’ve always been known for hearing a teaching and being able to... read more

When The Lines Begin To Blur

I’m a performer. Always have been. The baby of our family. Always... read more

Please Be Pleased With Me God

Striving This is how I used to spend my mornings with God... read more

I Kept My Baby

If someone says just the right word? It can send me into... read more

Fitting In

Misfit. Imposter. Too much. Not enough. Too old. Too young. Always there.... read more

There's No Turning Back (and no reason why...

I can't un-know all I know. I can’t un-see all I’ve seen.... read more

Don't Even Think About It

Purity. Pure. White as snow. Holy. Clean. Fresh. Beautiful. Clear. Unblemished. A... read more

When The Depression Hits

When depression hits Everything seems bigger The dark gets darker The night... read more

Is Anyone Seeing Me?

How did I do it? How did we do it? Just sat... read more

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