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Bio Karen Showell is a humble, yet an awesome Graphic artist and Gospel singer. She has traveled extensively around the world, including Europe, Japan and Canada. A shy girl, Karen gained confidence through her singing, which she did every Sunday in the choir in the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her Great- Grand Father the late Emit Hill Sr. Was the Pastor and founder of the church. Karen recorded her first single when she was just thirteen years of age. Her hit single 'I'm just a little girl in love and We’re not too young to fall in love, written by Jackie Beavers co-writer of Someday will be together by Diana Ross and the Supremes. In her later years, Karen moved to Tustin California, where she sang background for Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Karen went on to sing as opening acts for such superstars as B.B. King, Mille Jackson, and the late David Ruffin, just to name a few. Karen is married to Pastor Bradley Showell. Together they had four beautiful children. Joy, Diamond, (Deceased) Courtney, and Jeremy. Karen understands that her voice and her graphic talent are instruments and they will always be used for God’s glory alone. Karen’s graphic art and music are raw and powerful. Karen is a songwriter. Karen also writes Christian Poetry and Short stories. Karen has never really been concerned about becoming a superstar. Her concern is that Jesus Christ shines within her. Karen's songwriting, graphic artwork, and music has blossomed into more mature, meaningful material because her focus is on her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Karen has made it no secret that she has struggled with years of drug addiction. She is not proud of the past, but she is proud of the fact that she has overcome her addiction. Karen has made it her mission to help others who are struggling with their addiction. She is also in the process of writing her biography called 'Finally free'. In her biography Karen talks about how hard it was making it to the other side. She states that “it could’ve been a lot easier if she had just let go and let God”, but instead of turning it over to him, she kept trying to quit on her own. She finally realized that every time she tried to quit, in a manner of a few months or sometimes even a year, she would be right back to doing drugs again. It was only when she completely gave it over totally to God that he delivered her once and for all. She now realizes that there is a difference between her quitting and God delivering her. She knows that being off drugs is a gift from God and that she would never abuse the gift that he has given to her again. Karen turns to her artwork and gospel singing as a release from her drug addiction. It is her mission to help others to get free from drugs. Karen realizes that it is only because of God's grace and mercy that she is drug free today. It is because of her gratefulness that she chooses to use our craft only for the glory of God. Karen is also an ordained Minister of the Gospel. Karen lives to spread the Gospel of her wonderful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through her artwork and music. She is bold in preaching the Gospel, yet at the same time she very loving in her approach to spread the good news. She is not ashamed of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Karen's music and artwork inspire others to become more Christ like. She is very humble and down to earth. Karen continues to keep it real as she spreads the good news of Jesus Christ. Karen is on a natural high, when she is writing, doing her artwork and performing for her Lord. Her music and art is a must have for any person that is going through the fire.
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Please Check out my New CD
If you need to be uplifted and encouraged, then this is the CD for you.
Thank you for listening.
P.S
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Heaven's Grocery Store
As I was walking down life's
highway many years ago
I came upon a sign that read
Heavens Grocery Store.
When I got a little closer
the doors swung open wide
And when I came to myself
I was standing inside.
I saw a host of angels.
They were standing everywhere
One handed me a basket and said
"My child, shop with care."
He hung in there!
This is a true story!
I was riding on a bus one day and I had just gotten off of work. I was tired and my feet were hurting really bad. To be honest I just did not feel like being bothered. Suddenly, a little, old black woman came and sat down next to me. She asked me a simple question, “How are you doing?”
I looked her with a “Don’t bother me” attitude. I knew that I was wrong because my mama had taught me better. My mother had always taught me to have the utmost respect for my elders, and if she had of been sitting next to me that day on the bus, she probably would have smacked me dead in the face for being so disrespectful. I answered the little old lady. “Oh! I'm hanging in there; my feet are killing me!” That little, old, black lady looked at me like she was taken back.
She said to me, "Little girl, let me tell you one thing. You look like you are having a rough day, but there was a man that lived over 2000 years ago...
"When you are hurting"
When you are hurting and you
don't know what to do.
Just call on matchless Name of Jesus,
for He cares what is happening to you.
When friends and family, just cannot understand,
Jesus knows what you are feeling, for He is not like man.
He is the great Comforter, He will calm your every fear.
He will always be there, to wipe away your tears.
Everything that you are going through,
Jesus has already been there.
He is able to feel your hurt and pain,
and He will answer your prayers.
But you must learn...
"When you are hurting"
When you are hurting and you
don't know what to do.
Just call on matchless Name of Jesus,
for He cares what is happening to you.
When friends and family, just cannot understand,
Jesus knows what you are feeling, for He is not like man.
He is the great Comforter, He will calm your every fear.
He will always be there, to wipe away your tears.
Everything that you are going through,
Jesus has already been there.
He is able to feel your hurt and pain,
and He will answer your prayers.
But you must learn...
We shall not be defeated
We shall not be defeated. This is the reason why.
We serve a God, who is all powerful; our mutual friend is standing by.
He knows all about us. Jesus is his name.
Although we often fail Him, His mercy remains the same.
He knows all about our lives, from the beginning to the end.
However, He forgives us daily, removing all of our sins.
The devil tries to harm us, continually causing us to fall down.
Nevertheless, Jesus is always right there, picking us up off of the ground.
The enemy tries to rob us of the peace that our God gives.
Even so, we will trust in the Lord, for in Him, we truly live.
As we call on our sweet Jesus, and tears began to flow.
He reminds us That He forgave our sins, a long, long time ago.
We shall not be defeated, for we keep our eyes upon His face,
We know we are victorious, because of His mercy and...
Hey everyone, my New C.D. is released.
"I'm Right Here"
I wrote all of these songs,To God be ALL the glory!
If you are going through the fire, then this is the C.D, for you
This is the physical C,D.
You can also get the MP3's from here too.
Thank you for helping me to spread the Gospel of our Lord and Savor Jesus Christ.
Love you all
Karen Showell
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A Question for you
I am sure that just about everyone has heard the song:
Bridge Over Troubled Waters.
It is one of my favorites.
It is a all time classic!
Our lives are filled with goodness, as well as troubles.
Sometimes the winds and the waves of life can overwhelm us.
The song says:
I'm on your side, when times get rough, and friends just can't be found, like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down."
I hear Jesus saying that He has laid his life down, not just for me, but for everyone.
No one took his life, He gave it up voluntarily!
Thank you Lord!
He loves us so much that He allowed them to put nails in his hands and His feet.
He allowed them to mock and beat him.
He allowed them to spit upon him.
Jesus is saying that he loves us in spite of our sins.
He allowed himself to be the sacrificial Lamb.
...Waiting on the Lord.
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage,
and he shall strengthen thine heart:
wait, I say, on the LORD.
Psalms 27:14
If we as Christian’s were to be honest with ourselves,
We would admit that waiting on the Lord is one of the hardest things to do.
We must learn to trust God because He knows what is best for our lives.
He sees the whole picture.
Let me give you an example of what of I am talking about.
Let's say that you ask God for a new car.
At that very moment your prayer has been answered.
You want the car right away,
We'll maybe the Lord sees you getting killed in that
car in the next few days, so rather than giving you
the car when you want it, He will wait to give it to
you until he knows that it is safe.
So saints of God let us thank God for his divine
Wisdom. For He alone knows what
is best for our...
Don't worry!
The Bible shows us in Philippians 4:6. that God clearly commands us not to worry, but still we as Christians do.
The word of God says,
“Do not be anxious [do not worry] about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with Thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
God also tells us that we should not worry about physical things,
such as clothing or food.
He assures us that He knows our needs and He promises to take care of them.
God is not a man that He can tell a lie!
If His word says it, then that's what it means.
There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it!
In Matthew 6:26, in the New Living Translation Bible clearly states,
Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren't you far more valuable to him than they are?
He promises that he will take care of the birds...