Gratitutde can transform common days into thanksgivings
THE INEXPLICABLE JOY OF LESS (FOOD) by Elizabeth Brickman
Today, I am honored to have Elizabeth Brickman join me with an excerpt from her book, Thin & Blessed. I’ve shared with you, my reader, how I’ve struggled with my own weight and there are many times I said “ouch” because I could relate and had made the same mistakes and excuses. I hope this touches you as much as […]
Read moreHis Kind of Love: Cannot Serve Two Masters
We live in a nation where abundance abounds and we want what we want. I admit that there are some things in which I’m just as guilty as the next person. However, when we look at the state of poverty in other countries we realize we have so much in which we can be thankful. By longing for wealth, food, […]
Read moreTime to Rest
Resting is not easy for me. There are so many things that have to be done, along with what I want to do, that there is usually not enough hours in the day. It also doesn’t help that I have a job in which I go non-stop. Don’t get me wrong. I love my job but there are times when […]
Read moreMusic is Prayer
Music is prayer. A prayer is described as a “devout petition to God or a spiritual communion with God.” In church, music is an integral part of the worship service. At least half of the service is spent in worship of God through song and prayer. During this time we are communing with God or expressing our desires to God. […]
Read moreBehind the Song: He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands is a traditional American spiritual. As a spiritual this song was probably around for a long time before it was recorded and written down. The song was first published in the 1927, paper bound hymnal Spirituals Triumphant, Old and New. In 1933, Frank Warner collected the song from Sue Thomas while she […]
Read moreWho Wants to Be Free? Make Sure You Do! by Amanda Hughes
This is a very timely post with Election Day quickly approaching. We are a divided nation and many of us Americans are struggling with who to vote for and the options available. It is my joy and pleasure to welcome my Christian Communicators sister, Amanda Hughes. She shares why it is important we vote and how as Christian Americans we […]
Read moreLove Your Enemies
We all long to be loved and get along with everyone we coming into contact with. Mother Theresa said, “The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.” Loving those we are friends with is easy, but the hard part is loving those that are not nice to us. Even Jesus understood that He […]
Read moreThe Power of Music Therapy
Music Therapy is identified as “a treatment…in which the subject is encouraged to use sounds and singing to relieve emotions, or in which music is used as treatment.” The field of music therapist {which must be board certified} has exploded over the last 20 years. MT is an expressive therapy using music to help individuals improve their physical and mental […]
Read moreBehind the Song: Zacchaeus Was a Wee Little Man
Zacchaeus was a Wee Little Man is another popular children’s song. It’s a great way for children to learn the story of Zacchaeus. After all a song stays in your memory much longer than a story. The story recounts the story of Zacchaeus which is found in Luke 19:1-10. The song recounts Zacchaeus desire to see Jesus, so he climbs […]
Read moreLove’s Sweet Song by Glenda Mills
I am thrilled to welcome my friend and Christian Communicators sister, Glenda Mills. She is sharing her love for God and beautiful poetry with us today. Love’s Sweet Song I’d rather walk in the valley with Jesus than on a mountain-top without Him. He gives a song through long days and nights. He sings loudly; knitting our hearts together […]
Read moreLay Down His Life for His Brother
On September 11, 2001 the World Trade Center was hit by an act of terrorism. While those in the building were fleeing, the firemen and policeman ran in the opposite direction. These men and women ran into the building to save lives, knowing it could be at the expense of their own life. On Flight 93, 40 passengers and crew […]
Read moreHealing Power of Music
Music has the power to heal. Music helps to organize the brain. Research has proven that the use of music can even dramatically decrease the amount of medication an individual may need. Music has been known to help improve not only moods, but also serious injuries such as neurological damage. For individuals with Alzheimer’s music assist in managing emotions and […]
Read moreBehind the Song: I’ve Got Peace Like a River
I’ve Got Peace Like a River is an African-American spiritual. Spirituals began on the fields and the slaves would sing to pass the time of day. It was also a great way to pass messages along and share the gospel. This song uses water “as a simile” to describe peace, joy and love. I’ve got peace like a river… I’ve […]
Read moreGod Of The Paperclips by Susan K. Stewart
Today, I am joined by Susan K. Stewart who has a timely message of God being in control and trusting in Him. He cares about the little things. Susan, I could so relate to your words. There are so many times I question circumstances when I need to trust Him instead. God Of The Paperclips In less than twelve hours, […]
Read moreHis Kind of Love: Care for the Widows & Orphans
There are two specific types of people scripture tells us to care for. These are the widows and fatherless. James 1:27 says “to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” A widow is a woman who has lost her husband to death and not remarried. The fatherless are those that have […]
Read moreThe Soundtrack of Our Lives
We all have songs that take us back to memories of yesteryear or provide a wave of emotion through us. These songs are the songs that make up the soundtrack of our lives. We all remember what was playing the first time we were kissed, said I love you, held a newborn baby in your arms, and throughout a number […]
Read moreBehind the Song: Jesus Loves the Little Children
After Jesus Loves Me, Jesus Loves the Little Children is one of the first songs children learn in Sunday School. The song was written by Clarence Herbert Woolston. He was born in 1856 and died in 1927. The lyrics are inspired by Jesus words in Matthew 19:14, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for […]
Read moreWOMEN AT PLAY: DANCING IN THE HALL By Dr. Linda Cobourn
I’m honored to have Dr. Linda Cobourn here to share with us how music made a difference with one of her classes. She reminds us that sometimes we just need to take the time to Dance in the Hall. Welcome, Linda! WOMEN AT PLAY: DANCING IN THE HALL By Dr. Linda Cobourn It was one of those rare […]
Read moreHis Kind of Love: Power of Forgiveness
Peter asked Jesus “How many times should I forgive my brother? Seven?” To Peter forgiving seven times was a lot. After all, in Old Testament times seven was considered a perfect number. So, wasn’t forgiving seven times the perfect amount. However, Jesus surprised him {Matthew 18:22} and said “ I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy […]
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