Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
Readers of Karen Kingsbury’s books will recognize the name Kyle Kupecky, but he is also making a name on his own. He is married to Karen’s only daughter, Kelsey. I saw him in concert much earlier in the year. He began his musical career with Anthem Lights, but now performs as a solo musician. Kupecky’s music is strong, powerful and from […]
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Joanie Shawhan is joining us today to discuss a very important topic in the lives of all women–ovarian cancer. This is a very important subject that is definitely worth reading about. Welcome, Joanie! The Whisperer by Joanie Shawhan Stop. Listen! Do you hear the whispers of ovarian cancer? This insidious disease assaults over 20,000 unsuspecting women per year […]
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Last week, I shared the benefits a friend of my had found in working with a nutritionist. However, what if you can’t afford a nutritionist? I’ve wanted to work with a nutritionist for years, but my finances have not allowed me that opportunity. So, what do you if that’s not an option? How do you move towards living a healthier […]
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Today we wrap up our series on depression. Remember, “Depression is the ‘feeling‘ of hopelessness. The lack of a ‘future positive possibility’ robs you of your motivation and strength. The good Word of God and the good word of others to you can change the outlook and condition or your heart. Fight for God’s outlook with all you have. Fight it […]
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Precious Memories is one of the songs that when I began to play or sing it many others seem to naturally join in. Memories of days gone by seem to roll through our minds and hearts with the melody. Precious Memories is credited as having been written by J.B.F. {John Braselton Fillmore} Wright in 1925. J.B.F. Wright was born February […]
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In her concert, Sandi Patty described Veritas as “five Josh Groban’s together.” Veritas is an amazing group of your men whose voices blend perfectly and beautifully. According to their website the group began performing together in 2012. They consider themselves a “Contemporary Classical Vocal” Group. Their website describes them as “powerhouse Veritas brings a fresh, dynamic twist to the contemporary […]
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I am excited to welcome Kolleen Lucariello to Where the Wind Blows. She has a wonderful story to tell about Friendship, refreshment and rest. Welcome, Kolleen! A Friend Who Refreshes by Kolleen Lucariello As we flip our calendars from August, ushering in September, we say farewell to our summer vacations and hello to the season of back-to-school, cooler temperatures of […]
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We’ve been studying the lives and lessons from the wives of King David, including the childless wife, some nameless concubines, a bed warmer and an almost wife. But what about his children? Only one daughter is mentioned by name. She is Tamar, daughter of Maacah. Her name is Hebrew and means date palm, palm tree or a date {the fruit}. She […]
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I have a friend that has begun to see a nutritionist. I see the excitement in her eyes as she shares the progress she has made. She even enjoys going to exercise now. Some of the benefits she has shared about having a nutritionist include: teaching her about eating habits discovering what she should and shouldn’t eat. weighing in monthly […]
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As we wrap up this series next week, how can you tell if someone you love is depressed? Questions to ask yourself about depressed person What are the typical signs and symptoms of depression in your family member or friend? What behaviors or language do you observe when depression is worse? What behaviors or language do you observe when he […]
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This is a very special song to me. With the anniversary of the passing of my Dad, my mind is turning to this song more and more these days. You see, My Faith Still Holds is the last song my Dad sang as he finished preaching his last sermon. At that time we had no way of knowing that it […]
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The Inheritance is the first in the Secrets of the Shetlands series by Michael Phillips. The Inheritance begins with the death of Whale’s Reef clan patriarch MacGregor Tulloch. Everyone expects his grand-nephew, David, to inherit. However, MacGregor left no will. David’s cousin, Hardy, submits his own claim to inheritance. The town does not support Hardy, but the North Sea oil […]
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Dear Readers, I am excited to offer a treat I have been wanting to offer for a long time. On Friday’s we will have guest speakers that will join us and share their hearts on a variety of subjects women deal with. Our special guest will share their faith and how God has assisted them through these situation. To kick […]
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Merab was the oldest daughter of King Saul and his wife, Ahinoam. {Most likely a different woman than David’s wife, Ahinoam of Jezreel.} Her name means abundant in the Hebrew language. Merab was promised to David by her father, King Saul, upon his victory over Goliath. However, this marriage never seems to have taken place. We are not told exactly […]
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Losing weight is not easy. A lot of the process means having the mindset to live a healthy lifestyle. I have to admit I have not always had that mindset, but I am striving daily to have this mindset. One thing I’ve discovered that helps me is my Fitbit. My Fitbit keeps me on track. The Fitbit is worn on […]
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The opposite of depression is joy. We live in a world that says it should be all about “me, me, me.” However, true joy comes from caring for others and putting them first. Joy is the second fruit of the spirit listed. True joy can only be obtained with God’s help. This is the joy that is the deep, everlasting […]
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Until Then is one of the songs that can climb into my head and remain for days. I can’t help but sing the lyrics on my heart. Until Then, also sometimes referred to as My Heart Can Sing When I Pause to Remember, was written by Carl Stuart Hamblen. Stuart Hamblen was born on October 20th, 1908 in Kellyville, Texas. He […]
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Abishag was very beautiful and well known for her beauty. She was a young woman in the time of King David’s old age. She was chosen to be a helper to David in his final days. We are told “they put covers on him but could not keep him warm.” Her duties were to “lie next to David and […]
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Depression almost destroyed me. I worked hard to make a lot of changes and overcome numerous obstacles and road blocks. Yet, I still struggled. I was only able to make the changes I did because of one reason. That is God’s help. I never stopped asking for His help. Even when I wondered if He heard me and cared I […]
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Little seems to be known about the author of the hymn Be Still My Soul. Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel, the author, who was born in 1697. She is believed to have come from an aristocratic family in Germany. Jane L. Borthwick, a member of the Scottish Church, translated the hymn. The tune is called Finlandia and was written by […]
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