Karen Schenk
Karen Schenk is the Director of TruthMedia, a ministry of Power to Change. TruthMedia uses technology to build communities of evangelism and discipleship in three main avenues - websites, chat rooms and online mentoring. TruthMedia’s network of sites has been consolidated into one supersite making their content available to more audiences than ever before. Karen also oversees The Mentor Center which allows hundreds of volunteer mentors to speak into the lives of thousands of people who write in each month. TruthMedia receives requests from all over the globe to come and share their expertise in in-depth online ministry.
Content That Listens
Have you ever caught yourself speaking to your computer? I have. As I read a news story or listen to a media clip, I’ve often commented and sometimes even argued a point. I know I am not alone in this. People are ready to engage with their information in a whole new way. Internet usage [...] Read More >
Do You Believe That God Loves You Unconditionally?
What would it mean for me if I were convinced that God loves me unconditionally? When I hear that someone loves me unconditionally, it makes me ask some hard questions about what that really means. “Unconditional” really does mean totally and completely without any conditions. As humans this is nearly impossible for us to love [...] Read More >
Do You Ever Wonder How Your Life Ended Up Here?
Do you ever feel lost? Recently I was driving in a new community and found myself completely lost. I was frustrated, didn’t have a map and had no idea how to get to where I needed to go. I followed my instincts and eventually found my way — even though I ended up being quite [...] Read More >
Embracing Stillness in Our Lives
Angela was exhausted as she opened her front door. She hesitated for a moment as she surveyed the aftermath of that morning s frenzy. What had her life come to? Each day consisted of a frenzied rush as she struggled to fulfill family, work, home and volunteer obligations. There was no margin in her schedule. [...] Read More >
Has God Been Trying to Get Your Attention?
When I think of moments when God has tried to get my attention, at first I think of times when difficult things happened. I would turn to God in a dramatic manner and seek his help in my life. But as I think about it more, I realize that the times he has really gotten [...] Read More >
Has God Ever Disappointed You?
To love is to risk. I set up expectations of people I love whether I mean to or not. The more I love, the more expectations I have. I sense it when those expectations are not met and I feel like I’ve been let down. It’s something that annoys me about myself. I want to [...] Read More >
Has Love Ever Left You Gutted?
As I think about the friends in my life, some have been life long relationships others were there for only a season. Each of them played a part in who I have become. I may never know why some relationships ended. It helps to look at the impact my friendships made on my life during [...] Read More >
Have You Ever Stopped Caring for People Around You?
Awhile back, I watched with shock as countless cars drove right by my stranded vehicle. I wondered if people were too afraid to stop and help or just no longer cared? Were there no good people left in the world? I just needed a little help! Later, safe at home I realized that if I [...] Read More >
Inner Quietness in the Midst of Busyness
There are certain things that I’ve discovered can be helpful to take some of the chaos out of the busyness. Read More >
Inner Quietness in the Midst of Busyness
In the brief moments I am awake each morning before my alarm rings, I often find myself doing a mental calculation of the many things I will need to do the moment my feet touch the floor. Planning meals, organizing rides for the kids, and ensuring each family member has what they need for the day, are [...] Read More >