Meet Karen Allen
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR and SPEAKER
Genre: Christian Non-Fiction, Devotionals, Bible Studies, and Inspirational
“Ascribe to the Lord the glory of His name” (Psalm 96:8).
As a retired medical technologist living in Birmingham, Alabama, Karen is proud of her 32 years of work in laboratory medicine and cancer research, yielding numerous peer-reviewed journal articles.
She and her husband, Parky, lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana, early in their marriage before moving back to their native roots of Alabama. They enjoy the company of big dogs, two of which were certified pet therapy dogs.
Giving back to the community, volunteering with hospices and animal shelters are a few of the things Karen enjoys.
Karen uses her musical talents as an organist/pianist to worship in her church, Jimmie Hale Mission, and on the mission field. She enjoys traveling around the world on short-term mission trips and for pleasure.
Writing was not something Karen pursued until she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Confronting Cancer with Faith is her first book. Since then, she has published many award-winning articles, devotionals, and short stories. Her latest book, Outta My Mind, Into His Heart, offers unique devotionals for the mental health community.
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Books & Publications
Otta My Mind, Into His Heart
One in five people lives with a mental health condition. Vulnerable topics and experiences are addressed in this devotional book. Two viewpoints are provided–one from the individual with a mental illness and the other from an advocate. Each of the 60 devotionals points the reader towards the sufficiency of God.
Confronting Cancer with Faith
Turn your cancer journey into a time of spiritual renewal. This award-winning six-week Bible study uses God’s Word to confront cancer’s realities while guiding the reader into a deeper faith. A gift of encouragement for someone else or a boost of inspiration for yourself, Confronting Cancer with Faith provides a daily dose of spiritual medicine to soothe the troubled soul.
Mishaps and Misadventures: When Getaways Go Awry
What happens when we encounter unexpected occurrences while on vacation? Hopefully, we make the best of it and tuck the memories away under “someday we’ll laugh about this.” This book is full of stories by various authors about those times.
“Anyone who participates in this study [Confronting Cancer with Faith] will be inspired and encouraged. The author speaks with enthusiasm, understanding, and personal compassion for others.”