New Book

Suffering
Redeemed

Finding Strength to endure, purpose in pain, and hope for tomorrow

With God, suffering can be redeemed

Suffering well is not a one-size-fits-all. It will look different, and that’s ok. Suffering brings us to the end of ourselves, tempting us to close our eyes and lock our hearts. Gazing up to Love is the key to living shameless and free before our King.

About me

Karis Meier

Hello Friend, I am so glad you are here! I have lived all over the world but currently reside in Northern Virginia with my husband and four children. I am passionate about many things: my family, church, writing, counseling, soccer, but foremost Jesus and his kingdom! I have walked a journey with chronic illness for many years and am honored to be used in my weakness to show God’s strength and faithfulness. Several years ago, God put on my heart to start writing. I started with a blog, articles, and devotionals, and now have written my first book! My heart is to encourage and equip you to walk through your suffering with the hope and comfort that only Jesus can provide.

Sitting on a Shelf

I was talking to a lovely friend recently, and she told me that God has her “sitting on a shelf.” She went on to explain

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Progress and Process

“Hurry up; we’re going to be late!” My words hit my ears with conviction as I hastily tie Hannah’s soccer cleat. I had resolved some

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In Sickness and in Health

I looked over the beautiful arrangement of roses, but instead of feeling joy, anger and disappointment rose in my heart. Seventeen years of marriage, but

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Embrace the Imperfect

Embrace the imperfect. These words came to mind as I spent time waiting on God in listening prayer yesterday. Everything in me resisted the impression

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Quiet Quit

One Sunday morning, I was reading Psalm 119, and my heart churned within me. Line after line, verse after verse, brought words of truth, conviction,

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Sweet Silence

Five minutes of quiet. That is what we heard when my parents needed a break from us talking, usually in the car or at the

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Living in the Middle

Crickets. Yes, I have been quiet for a while. But I have a good reason (other than the fact that every bug and virus has

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Suffering Too Well?

This morning I really needed the baseball fields. I’m still learning how to relate to God in suffering, but the fields have helped the process.

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Wonders of His Love

We have had three ER visits for our children in the last two weeks. The agony of watching one’s child experience serious health complications is

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Weakness Perfected

“The weaker I am, the harder I must lean on God\’s grace; the harder I lean on him, the stronger I discover him to be,

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Anchor in the Storm

Imagine you are in a rowboat. It’s dark. The waves are crashing against the vulnerable vessel, and the wind is whipping your face. You’ve been

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How Great the Exchange!

My spirit churned within me as I sat listening to my children practice their song for Easter Sunday. It wasn’t by coincidence they were given

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The Greatest Romance

Valentine’s Day excites some but disappoints many. A day intended to celebrate the love received and given to those special to us can actually leave

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How’s Your Future Look?

Who wasn’t ready to be done with 2020? There were many clever slogans and statements closing the year… “Can we uninstall 2020 and install it

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How\’s Your Happy?

During dinner, our family takes turns asking and answering various questions, some serious, some fun. One of the questions we regularly discuss is one emotion

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A Fire Within

“O LORD, you have deceived me, and I was deceived: you are stronger than I, and you have prevailed. I have become a laughingstock all

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Do You See What I See?

“Mom, I said it’s time to put the animals to bed now.” Hannah‘s voice alerts me in my half-awake state. With one hand on the

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The Waiting Place

Anyone who has waited for a baby to come knows how very excruciating it can be. As the time draws near, consternation grows. Is today

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Where Faith Meets Trust

The cars whizzed by on the freeway, but everything seemed to be going in slow motion. I gripped the steering wheel firmly, hoping my faith

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The Power of Identity

Turning 40 is no fun. I’ve tried to psych myself up and get excited, but the big 4-0 still feels a little daunting. It’s something

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God is Near

The last few days had left me feeling bereft of God’s abiding presence with me. This was not a novel feeling, as I had often

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In the Nick of Time

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “God’s never late.” The reason we need this saying is because often times we feel he indeed is late.

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Planting Seeds of Hope

I sat in my favorite chair enjoying the beauty of the tulips in my neighbor’s yard. The sun was streaming through the window bringing warmth

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In Over My Head

I thought I would be healed by now. Instead, I’m pregnant. I thought I had an idea of how God would work. But I never

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Channels of Comfort

The young woman sat slumped in her chair a few rows over from me. From where I sat I could almost feel the heaviness and

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