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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Does God Take All the Fun Out of...

Fun. I love fun. Fun is good. I’m having to relearn this.... read more

Stop It With The Guilt Thing

I used to feel so guilty. When my kids were young. I... read more

Finding A Safe Space

I lost my voice. I knew it was coming. I went beyond... read more

Perfect Love Casts Out Fear

So why has most of my Christian faith been based on fear?... read more

Middle of the Night Thoughts

Dear Mom of littles, I know. I remember. Long days. Even longer... read more

How Did We Get Here?

Don’t do this. Don’t do that. Don’t think of a big pink... read more

Sexy? Really?

I watched Matt Chandler say what he said. I watched it more... read more

I Didn't Think It Would Ever End

I looked at our calendar hanging in the kitchen this morning. December... read more

Ok Then... I Hate My Life.

Don’t be confused, Karen. God is not the author of confusion. If... read more

Why Are We All So Afraid?

Someone listen. Please. Anyone. Why does it seem like everyone around me... read more

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