Simply Soul Searching

Hope is that patient waiting in the darkness…
for new and glorious joy to be revealed.

(Photo taken by Karen in Hurricane, WV. May 2021)

Is every obstacle an opportunity to reflect Your light?

(Photo by Karen at Ritter Park in Huntington, WV)

While I currently work on a new blog series, I am sharing my Instagram photos and brief thoughts. My regular posts will begin again soon. You can follow me on Instagram @ soulsearchingkwicker.

There is profound beauty in simplicity,
there is deep joy in the ordinary,
there is great love in kindness.

The wildflowers were picked by my granddaughter for her mommy.
(Photo taken by Karen)

Let the light of my love
be a reflection of Yours.
I cannot be the blaze of your glory…
but let me be a soft beacon
that glows in the cool morning dawn.

Photo by Karen in Hurricane, WV

I pass by this scene as I walk each day,
but this morning I wanted to stop and stay…

(Photo by Karen in Hurricane, WV)

Each journey is completed one step at a time.

Photo by Karen, Valley Park, Hurricane, WV

(I recently discovered the joys of Instagram! While I currently work on a new blog series, I am sharing my Instagram photos and brief thoughts. My regular posts will begin again in May. You can follow me on Instagram @ soulsearchingkwicker)

You are wondrous, God, so far beyond my comprehension.
And yet you give me precious glimpses every morning.

Photo taken by Karen in Hurricane, WV

(I recently discovered the joys of Instagram! While I currently work on a new blog series, I will be sharing my Instagram photos and brief thoughts. My regular posts will begin again in May. You can follow me on Instagram @ soulsearchingkwicker)

Thank you, autumn splendor, for giving yourself to the ongoing creation of the earth.

(I recently discovered the joys of Instagram! While I currently work on a new blog series, I will be sharing my Instagram photos and brief thoughts. My regular posts will begin again in May. You can follow me on Instagram @ soulsearchingkwicker)

Photo by Karen taken in Eleanor, WV

Ancora imparo. (I am still learning.)
– Michelangelo

Dear Readers,

During Holy Week, I was delighted to learn that I had reached a new milestone – I have written over 500 blog posts! I didn’t want to interrupt the Lenten and Holy Week meditations, but today I would like to thank you for reading, following, and encouraging me. I especially thank God for the grace given in the often surprising inspiration, correction, and creativity as I write. My prayer is always that I will have blessed you with a timely insight, a spirit-led challenge, or a comforting reminder of God’s love.

Looking back to my earlier years, I know I have learned so much along the way – which makes me ever mindful that I will have much to learn in the next 500 writings! Even as this is a milestone to celebrate, I hope this also serves as a starting point for better reflection and writing.

My passion and purpose for writing continues to be a heartfelt longing to listen and watch for God’s loving movement in my life. Although my topics may vary, I hope that my experiences and the insights gleaned from them may help everyone to know that we are greatly beloved by God, and that God is actively present and working in our lives to bring growth and goodness.

My site is free of ads or revenue-making venues, offered freely to any who would like to follow. If you have appreciated my writing and know of someone else who might, will you please share my site with them?

Thank you!
Karen 😀

For last year’s words belong to last year’s language
And next year’s words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning.

(Little Gidding) ― T.S. Eliot