Things I’ve Learned
“A writer is someone who has learned to turn his failures into stories.” – Joan Didion.
© Karla Rogers 2025
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Laying the Foundation Over the last few months, my life has undergone a major overhaul. My husband accepted a new job out of state, moving into an apartment near his new work, while I stayed behind in our old house in Mississippi. This led to months of grueling house hunting,…
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Sharing stories is becoming a lost art. I believe it can be attributed in part to the advent of social media. I know, everything bad…
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I’m honored that my latest article, Overcome Insecurity and Gain Confidence With This One Truth, is the featured piece this week at Grit and Grace.…
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I had a dream last night about a man who tried to love me. In the dream, we were at a movie theater in an…
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When You Feel Weary: A Reflection on Prayer, Waiting, and God’s Strength by Anita Rogers I asked my mom to share something for the blog…
● About Karla
Karla Rogers is a Southern literary author and blogger drawn to the contradictions that make life — and the South — so compelling. With a voice rooted in faith and a deep love of story, she writes both fiction and nonfiction that explores grit, grace, heat, and holiness.
Her blog, Things I’ve Learned, weaves together personal insight, honest reflection, and spiritual depth. Whether she’s unpacking a Bible verse, chronicling a character’s transformation, or recalling a small-town memory, Karla invites readers into the beauty and tension of becoming.