“Karen DeBeus is a powerfully anointed speaker, who shows us Jesus. Her messages are encouraging, challenging and accompanied with truth and love.” – conference attendee
While I love writing, there is nothing like face-to-face meetings in real life. I love talking with homeschooling families and women at events. Real-life hugs, chats, and prayers are such a blessing!

Karen DeBeus is an author, national speaker, and podcaster who is passionate about sharing her love for Jesus. Her ministry, Simply Living for Him, exists to encourage living more simply as we pursue God above all else. In a world that is often filled with busyness, Karen encourages families to seek Jesus above the noise of this world. He is the remedy to clutter and chaos! The more we desire Him, the less we desire the things of this world. Karen speaks to homeschooling families in a real and authentic way, pointing them to Jesus in the homeschooling journey. She encourages simplicity in homeschool and getting rid of distractions that hinder us in homeschool and in life.
What recent attendees are saying:
“By far, your blog and FB page have been the most valuable resource I walked away with from the convention. I downloaded your books that very same weekend and read through them immediately. I plan to read again later this summer while we are on vacation. As a “newbie”, I can tell you that I have to fight off the feelings of being overwhelmed. Yours is a site that reminds me of what truly matters. God bless and keep up the good work – you are making a difference!” ~A HEAV attendee
“I needed to hear Karen DeBeus! Thanks for reminding me to enjoy every second of this homeschool journey and to stop trying to keep busy prove to anyone that we are teaching & learning! It’s the time spent as a family with God being our master educator!” ~ TTD Nashville attendee
“Thank you for your transparency and sharing some of your family struggles. It’s amazing to see how God turns everything for good for those who love Him. More importantly, thank you for sharing your passion for Christ!!!” ~ a recent conference attendee
Karen has spoken at many different events including:
•The Family Bible Conference, Washington, D.C. 2018
•Teach Them Diligently (Atlanta, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, and Sandusky, OH, Rogers, Arkansas, Waco, TX, Denver, CO, Round Rock, TX))
•Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference (CHEC)
• Featured Speaker-NCHE Thrive Conference
•The Virginia State Homeschool Convention (HEAV)
•The NJ State Homeschool Convention (ENOCH)
•The Homeschool Summits
•Simply Living for Him Retreats, Gettysburg, PA
• Many local Mom’s groups, homeschooling groups, and online presentations and webinars.
Karen speaks in a real and authentic way and believes we must encourage one another this way! By sharing her own stories of how God has worked in her in life, she desires to walk alongside other families and women to encourage them on their journey! Her goal is to always give God the glory and point to Christ in each session.
Karen speaks at homeschooling events AND women’s events. Her message is for ALL women!
Topics include:
•Simple Homeschool
•Stop Window Shopping for a Better Life: Letting Go of Mental Clutter
•Called Home. Finding Joy in Letting God Lead Your Homeschool
• 10 Things Every New Homeschooler Must Know
•Vintage Homeschool- Getting Back to the Basics
•Bible-Based Homeschooling: How We Used the Bible as Our Main Textbook for One Year
•Simplifying Back to School
•Real Homeschool: Letting Go of the Pinterest-Perfect and Instagram Ideal Homeschool
•Living Life Clutter-Free
•The Remedy for Chaos and Clutter
•A Transformed Woman of the Word
• Homeschooling: Prepare for Life. Not a Test
• A Firm Foundation: Using the Bible in Daily Child Training
•Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
•Jesus is Enough
2022 Dates:
March 12, Chester NJ: Simply Living for Him Ladies’ Day Out (all women welcome!)
March 19, Centennial, CO: Refresh Ladies Day: Soul Care for the Weary Homeschool Mom
March 31-April 2, Round Rock, TX: Teach Them Diligently Convention
June 16-18, Denver, CO: Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference
July 13-15, Gettysburg, PA: Simply Living for Him Women’s Retreat (all women welcome!)