Karen Farris

Karen Farris

Op-ed contributor

Karen Farris saw the need to help underserved kids while serving in a youth ministry that gave her the opportunity to visit rural schools on the Olympic Peninsula. She now volunteers her time grant writing to bring resources to kids in need. She also shares stories of faith in action for those needing a dose of hope on her weekly blog, Friday Tidings.www.fridaytidings.com

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  • Help Those Close to Home

    Help Those Close to Home

    A wave of poverty is at the border of our nation, including innocent children. While I can't help those at the border, I can make a difference to the children stranded in poverty in my own community. Do what we can, and God will do what we can't.

  • The Real Father

    The Real Father

    Being a father isn't always easy, but we have a heavenly Father with unconditional love that helps make it possible.

  • Planned Parenthood's Hot Sex Campaign

    Planned Parenthood's Hot Sex Campaign

    Planned Parenthood is targeting young teens with a message that sex is good and abstinence is not.

  • Unlikely Friends

    Unlikely Friends

    If one friend was totally unlike us maybe we'd learn to appreciate our differences and get along better in our world.

  • Enough Is Enough: 3-Y-O Boy Poked by Dirty Needle in Park

    Enough Is Enough: 3-Y-O Boy Poked by Dirty Needle in Park

    When a three-year-old gets stuck by a dirty needle while playing in a park, the local community rolls up their sleeves and gets busy cleaning up.

  • Remembering the Fallen

    Remembering the Fallen

    "A Gold Star family's greatest fear, that their Fallen will be forgotten." Years ago, I didn't know what a Gold Star Mom was. Now that I know, I'll never forget. How will you honor Memorial Day?

  • Mt. Saint Helens and the Final Photo

    Mt. Saint Helens and the Final Photo

    Many remember the eruption of Mt. St. Helens on May 18th, 1980. Glen remembered it for another reason.

  • My Mother, My Friend

    My Mother, My Friend

    Mom didn't agree with all my decisions, but she loved me through them. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, grandmothers, aunts and others who mother in our world.

  • His Only Letter

    His Only Letter

    He only wrote one letter, but the words made sense then, just as they do today.

  • We're Designed to Age

    We're Designed to Age

    Even though we're designed to age, aging with thankfulness, love, and a smile is our choice.

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