Testimonials
“If there was a veil that needed lifting, Karen does it…revealing the deep affection that Jesus has for women. Combining biblical story with her own honest biography, Karen offers a message of hope and dignity to women of all backgrounds.”
Brian Buhler, Spiritual Director, Homiletical Coach, Speaker
“Step into true freedom from thoughts of shame, failure and feeling like you’re not enough when reading Karen Evans’ new book, Pilgrimage to Beauty. Learn how to untie the knots in your heart, as Karen puts it, and receive true, everlasting love of a Heavenly Father who welcomes you just as you are. Leave behind your defences, your fear and your shame as you take this pilgrimage to true beauty found in discovering Jesus. This book is a must read for all who desire this kind of love and unconditional acceptance.”
Krissy Nelson, Author, Speaker and Host, Krissy Nelson Ministries
“Karen’s raw telling of the story is stunning and sticks with you. There is no pretence here, only riveting authenticity. Get ready for the eastside woman in all of us to meet the Catching God, the Spilling God, or the incredible Singing God. This story meets the longing of my heart to know God deeply. I was delighted to feel ignited in my faith and suddenly motivated to accomplish and create with confidence.”
Chara Presley, Author of ‘LOVED.’
“Karen relates gritty, raw personal revelations and how God healed the wounds; the self-condemnation, the hopelessness; a woman who used every means to numb her emptiness, her loneliness, her lack of hope. Her scripture references, assigning unique names to God so tenderly in each chapter and the respective supporting biblical connection makes this book a must read for anyone struggling with her identity as a woman walking this broken planet. Ending chapters with personal prayers or prayers for her readers, Karen implores women everywhere to say “Yes” to Jesus and embrace the beautiful life they were meant to live. Fully known. Fully loved by their Creator God.”
Theresa Silk, Friend, Artist & Author of ‘God’s Lavish Love’
“Dreams rise up at night, huge monstrous things clawing outwards, screaming for escape. Pointing screams and endless evil dreams. Is this normal? These nightmares of turmoil, dark, yelling chaos. Screeching to get out. I don’t want to go to sleep. I’m afraid of these dreams…”
An intriguing teaser to Karen Evans’ book “Pilgrimage to Beauty”. She tells her story of how God rescued her from a lifetime of meaningless existence. Throughout her stories describing her troubled childhood and growing into adulthood, Karen talks about her loneliness, her struggles and desires to want to fit in…to be loved and accepted. Karen poignantly tells how Jesus chased her down for 40 years until He finally “caught her”. She beautifully interweaves her stories with stories of women in the bible and leaves you wanting to hear more from chapter to chapter!
Alison Marie, Sister-in-Christ, Author of ‘My Anchor of Hope’
“I finished Karen’s book a couple of days ago and have been soaking in the sweet aroma ever since. I cried, I smiled, I laughed and I felt her heart from beginning to end. What a gift our Father has given to her to minister to our hearts in her incredible transparency and gentleness, helping us to believe there is hope and that Jesus truly is the answer! Karen nailed it. I loved it all. Her book ministered to me big time and I know there are going to be many who will be healed and blessed and will be encouraged to say “yes” to Jesus.”
Lesley Bodenstab Friend, Sister-in-Christ