"Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks." Matthew 12:34
Karen speaks "with both depth and a winsome sense of humor. Having gone through some tremendously challenging experiences in her life, Karen is one who has learned to weather the storms. I believe that this has brought a powerful dimension to her writing and to her speaking." Dr. Timothy B. Pusey, Senior Pastor, Valley Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, Meridian, ID
If you are looking for a good communicator who can bring warmth, humor, insight and inspiration as a speaker, then Karen is someone to consider for your next meeting or gathering. Karen presents to her audience a message of challenge, encouragement, and hope.
Karen has worked as a teacher, a sales representative, and a florist (owning and operating her own floral business for six years). She graduated from Ohio State University in 1969 with a B.S. in Art Education and has also completed a Paralegal Studies course at Cuyahoga Community College. Her volunteer jobs over the years have involved her in numerous school, church, and community projects.
Karen’s enthusiastic and up-beat attitude is encouraging, challenging, and motivating. A prodigal child, a developmentally handicapped son, and personal tragedies have challenged her own life. Those challenges have taught her to look to God for strength and hope.
Today, in addition to her family, Karen dedicates her time to writing and speaking. Over 200 of her articles and essays have appeared in such publications as Standard, Seek, The Plain Dealer Sunday Magazine, Porthole, Over the Back Fence and Lake Erie Living. She is the grandparenting columnist at PositivelyFeminine.org. Her first novel, Divide the Child, was published in 1999. She has contributed to three other books, Impact (NPH), The Bad Hair Day Book and Ho Ho Ho (Fall, 2006). Currently she is working on a fiction series featuring the hilarious adventures of Annie Pickels, a widowed pickle entrepreneur.
Contact Karen for more information.
Topics to Consider:
NEW!! Strategizing for a Stress-less Christmas Rediscover the joy of the season amidst the cartons of decorations, the card list, the shopping list, the cookie trays, and the social calendar. This session is approximately 35-45 minutes and applicable for all audiences.
My Ship Came In But It's An ARK! This is a humorous look at modern day Noahs and their families. What would happen if that proverbial ship came in but it was an ark and God was asking you to join the crew? About 45 minutes and is appropriate for women's groups.
Jewels in His Crown Based on Zechariah 9:16-17 "...They shall shine in his land as glittering jewels in a crown..." How do we become God's precious GEMs? This topic is presented in approximately 30-40 minutes.
Jewels in His Crown is
available for download for $3.00.
SMILE Power! Encouragement fuels the fires of creativity, perseverance, and ambition. It comforts, consoles, and gives courage. Karen presents her SMILE plan for encouragement and explains how we can transform our world with a ministry of encouragement. This session is applicable to all audiences. 30-50 minutes.
Click on the play button below to hear about the power of a smile.
Living Joyfully Ever After When Cinderella found Prince Charming, he freed her from her wicked stepmother and, as the story goes, she lived happily ever after. Are you living a fairy tale faith—expecting the happily ever after, and finding that life still has its ruts and pitfalls? Karen leads us to the true Prince and helps us see the joy in Christian living. This session is appropriate for Christian audiences (45-60 minutes).
Real Moms in the Bible Every mother today has trials and tribulations as they parent their children. Moms in Biblical history were no different. They faced the problems of wayward children, single parenting, and providing for their children’s needs. Karen helps us see what we can learn from their experiences and apply to our own parenting skills. This topic can be used for short presentations (45-60 minutes) or modified for a larger program.
Letter Writing & Journaling, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Historically, how do we benefit from letters and journals of the past? What will we write today that will benefit the future generation? What will happen to letter writing and journaling in the future? This session is applicable to all audiences. 30-45 minutes.
Looking for Rainbows and Finding Mustard Seeds How does faith grow when we seek God's promises? 30-45 minutes
Pardon My Dust How does God build hope in us? Based on Romans 5:3-6; 30-45 minutes
A Williamsburg
Christmas How to make wreaths and fresh green arrangements
in the
traditional Williamsburg style.
This session is applicable to all audiences. 60 minutes. (An extra charge
is applied for materials--some finished products can be used as door prizes)
Floral Demonstrations Learn what to do with flowers from your yard, the florist, or the grocery store. This session is applicable to all audiences. 30-60 minutes. (An extra charge is applied for materials--some finished products can be used as door prizes)
Indoor Container Gardens Learn how to turn baskets and unusual containers into living miniature green gardens for your home or as gifts. This session is applicable to all audiences. 30-60 minutes. (An extra charge is applied for materials--some finished products can be used as door prizes)
For information on topics, fees, sample CDs, or scheduling, please contact Karen. Her email address is karenrobbins47@yahoo.com .
©Karen Robbins All photos and text on these pages are copyrighted in my name. Please obtain permission for their use
Page updated 06/25/2008 11:43:31 AM -0600
"Karen
has presented several programs for our library, and she has been a wonderful
success each time!" Nancy J. Knowlton, PSA, Cuyahoga County Public Library
"[Karen's] deep faith, refreshing sense of humor and positive outlook on life can be detected in the presentations she makes." Marge Bruning, Concordia Lutheran Church
Award Winning Speaker! Karen won first place in the 2006 Humorous Speech Contest in her Toastmaster area and division contests!
