Author: Karen Ehman

Karen Ehman is a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and New York Times bestselling author. Described as profoundly practical, engagingly funny and downright real, her passion is to help women to live their priorities and love their lives as they serve God and others. Karen writes for Proverbs 31 Ministries' Encouragement for Today: online devotions that bring God’s peace, perspective, and purpose to over four million women daily. She has authored 12 books and Bible studies including her New York Times Bestseller, KEEP IT SHUT: What to Say, How to Say It and When to Say Nothing at All and her newest Bible study, What Matters Most, a study of Philippians, published by LifeWay. In 2019 Karen will release a new book on marriage, Keep Showing Up and a new devotional for women, Settle My Soul, with co-author Ruth Schwenk.

Books, Bible Studies, & Resources

5 Days to a Hospitable Heart

I’m thrilled to announce a special pre-order bonus for my new book releasing in October, Reach Out Gather In: 40 Days to Opening Your Heart and Home. Reach Out, Gather In highlights the why of hospitality, so that your home and life…

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Everyday Confetti | For Life | Holidays, Holy Days, & Everyday Celebrations | Parenting

11 Ways to Celebrate Dad for Father’s Day (or any day)

Father’s Day is just a week away. Take time to pamper the men in your life and show them just how much you appreciate all they do for you. This is a great time to celebrate both fathers and all…

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Easter | For Life | Holidays, Holy Days, & Everyday Celebrations | Spiritual Growth

Good Friday Devotion: Following From Afar

“Peter followed him at a distance, right into the high priest’s courtyard. He was sitting with the servants, warming himself by the fire.” Mark 14:54 (CSB) At the back of the little country church, I clumsily thumbed through the pages…

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Books, Bible Studies, & Resources

Good Grief: Tips on encouraging someone walking through grief

*Welcome to those of you who have joined us after reading my Proverbs 31 devotion What to Say or Do (When You Don’t Know What to Say or Do!) I hope you will stay connected with me by subscribing to…

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Spiritual Growth

Doing Lent Together

Back by popular demand, we are #DoingLentTogether starting February 26. Instead of giving up sweets this year for Lent, let’s give up using our words wrongly instead. I will lead us through 40 days of discussion inspired by my 40-day…

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12 Days of Christmas

Winners Announced for 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways!

Thank you to everyone who joined in my 12th annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! I’m so grateful to all who participated and especially to my generous friends for their amazing giveaways! *Give Away has Ended* If your name is listed,…

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