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From Process to Promise
I had a moment where I decided the things I really desired in life might not be for me. I was tired of hoping. Tired of wanting. Tired of watching others receive what I prayed for. After a few tears and some rest, God restored something in me. I realized I can be tired and still be open. I can sit in a space where I have no expectations, yet remain willing. Right now, I don’t have the energy to want. But I do have the capacity to be open. And that feels honest. I can build an
Karen French
Feb 222 min read
Book Reflection
Chapter 6 of The World is Waiting for You speaks directly to something many of us quietly wrestle with — the waiting season . It ’s the space between who you are and who you are becoming. The gap between where you are sitting… and where you long to be standing. Waiting is uncomfortable. You can see the vision. You’re doing the work. You’re stretching, preparing, dreaming. And yet… you’re still here. Still building. Still praying. Still healing. Still growing. Still unknown.
Karen French
Feb 111 min read
Starting to Live
Have you ever felt like you were drifting through life, suddenly realizing that everyone around you seems to be living while you’re just watching them live? That's me. I’m a late bloomer. At 51 years old, I’ve barely seen the United States, let alone the world. I’m just now getting comfortable with what I call dating out loud , which simply means I’m no longer hiding now that my children are grown. And somehow, at this big age, I’m still figuring out what I want to do when
Karen French
Feb 53 min read
A Parent’s Guide to Reading with Your Child
Simple Comprehension Questions That Build Understanding, Confidence, and Connection Reading together doesn’t need to feel like a quiz. The goal is conversation—helping your child think, talk, and make meaning from what they read. You don’t need to ask every question. Choose a few, listen closely, and enjoy the discussion. Grades K–2: Building Understanding Through Talk At this stage, focus on listening, retelling, and making simple connections. Pictures are an important part
Karen French
Jan 23 min read
Book Club Reflection: Starting Where We Are
This reflection comes before our first meeting because this season—of starting, resetting, and reimagining—deserves acknowledgment. Many of us are navigating transitions, asking new questions, or simply looking for space to breathe and think. This book club was created with that in mind. Before we begin discussing chapters and themes together, I’m reflecting on the importance of community, conversation, and intentional reading in times of change. My hope is that this book clu
Karen French
Jan 21 min read
Skills-Based Support: A Smarter Way to Help Students Catch Up
In today’s educational landscape, schools ask a great deal of students, teachers, and families. It’s no surprise that many parents feel overwhelmed when their child is performing below grade level in reading or math—and unsure of how to help without spending large amounts of money on tutoring or programs that don’t always deliver results. When a student is struggling academically, the most effective support often isn’t more grade-level work. Grade-level standards are already
Karen French
Jan 22 min read
Community Highlight: The Beatty Group
The Beatty Group is a family-owned consulting firm led by Willie J. Beatty Sr. , Willie J. Beatty Jr. , and Stephen Beatty . Since 2009, the firm has partnered with mid-size housing agencies, nonprofits, affordable housing providers, and private businesses to help organizations grow, adapt, and operate more effectively. Known for its hands-on approach and deep sector knowledge, The Beatty Group provides strategic business consulting and technical assistance in areas such as R
Karen French
Jan 22 min read
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