"I was held captive by fear for years." with author Karis Meier S3 EPS 48

Karis holds a BA in Christian Education and an MA in Counseling. She is a wife, mother, author, counselor, and speaker. She has struggled with chronic illness for years and is passionate about sharing how God leads her through this journey. Her heart is to walk alongside others in their suffering and seek God's comfort and hope in the process. When Karis is not writing, you can find her enjoying the sun, taking walks, playing with her kids, watching soccer, and reading. Karis grew up as a missionary kid in a loving family. She always believed in Jesus, but it wasn't until after her freshman year in college that she came to find the life-giving empowerment of the Holy Spirit and the joy of her relationship with God. Shortly after getting married, she grew quite ill, and it was discovered sometime later she had contracted parasites while overseas several months prior. After lengthy treatment, she expected to recover but didn't. She had always feared disease and death, and now was facing those enemies head-on. This began a cascade of health problems and conditions that she still deals with to this day. About five years ago, Karis felt God calling her to start writing to encourage others who were suffering. God has blessed her with the opportunity to share through writing a blog and recently publishing a book called Suffering Redeemed: Finding Strength to Endure, purpose in Pain, and Hope for Tomorrow. Karis shares, "Many days, it feels impossible to keep going, but I do. There is an unyielding hope that spurs me on. I know it is not of me. I am learning to live by faith and not in fear." "The blessing of hope unseen is a miracle only accomplished by God. I want to encourage others to keep going when life feels too hard." Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086940122365 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorkarismeier/ Website & Blog: https://karismeier.com Amazon link to Suffering Redeemed: https://amzn.to/3FCAJ9k Learn more about Kim Lengling, your host at: www.kimlenglingauthor.com Kim's Newest Release - Paw Prints on the Couch available on Amazon