Genealogy of Jesus: Rahab, the harlot

  The first thing we are told about Rahab, in Joshua 2, is that she was a prostitute.  There is no sugar coating it.  Her sins are put out there for everyone to know. Joshua sent two spies into Jericho and they come to the house of Rahab.  She hides the men and watches out for them. When the king […]

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Wellness Tuesday: A Reality Check

The last six months have provided a number of changes in my life.  These have included a job change, move, changes in my caregiving schedule and working a variety of different hours and shifts. All of this has led to anxiety over how to control my weight and eating. While I try to cook my meals ahead of time, when […]

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The Effect of Depression on Grief

The relationship with Duncan finally came to an end. I was relieved, but also left broken and hurt. The grieving process followed, which only enhanced my depression. I didn’t want to do anything and I didn’t want to discuss what had happened.  I was so embarrassed by all I’d endured. I was happiest in a darkened room where I was […]

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Genealogy of Jesus: Ruth, the Moabite

Ruth is one of the women specifically mentioned by name in Jesus genealogy.  However, she receives more than just a chapter or two the way the other women in the genealogy of Jesus do.  Her story takes an entire book to tell. Ruth lived in the Moab.  She married Mahlon, the son of Naomi and Elimelek, who had moved from […]

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Wellness Tuesday: 7 Types of Fruits

We’ve been talking about the importance and types of fruits and vegetables the last two months. We discussed starchy vs. non-starchy vegetables. So what are some types of fruits? Tree Fruit—this includes apples, plums, peaches, apricots, figs, plums, cherries, etc. Citrus Fruit—oranges, tangerines, lemon, lime, clementine, kumquat, grapefruit, etc. Berries—strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry Tropical/Exotic Fruit—bananas, kiwi, watermelon, cantaloupe, etc. Compound […]

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Negative Self Talk

“You’re stupid,” I’d heard that and numerous other put downs over the years of domestic violence. So much so that I began to believe it. Anything I did something that internal voice would whisper “You’re stupid” or “I can’t believe you’re so dumb.” That voice plaque me and continued to keep me down. My self-esteem and self-confidence were so eroded […]

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Song Story: He is Lord

This is a tune I’ve sung for as long as I can remember.  However, there is so much meaning about our faith packed into this short tune. The song was written by Rev. Marvin V. Frey.   Rev. Frey was born in Sherwood, Oregon. In addition to He is Lord, Rev. Frey also wrote other well-known choruses such as I Have […]

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Genealogy of Jesus: The Wife of Uriah

In the genealogy of Jesus, mentioned in Matthew 1, we are told “David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife.” We know from the Biblical account found in 2 Samuel 11, that the wife of Uriah was named Bathsheba.  The story of how she and David came to be the parents of Solomon is told in […]

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Warning signs of suicide

Last week I shared the risk factors of suicide. This week I want to share the warning signs for you. A sudden switch from being very sad to being very calm or appearing to be happy Always talking or thinking about death Clinical depression (deep sadness, loss of interest, trouble sleeping and eating) that gets worse Having a “death wish,” […]

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Behind the Song: Arise My Love

Arise, My Love is a popular contemporary Easter song depicting the resurrection.  The song is a hit for the Christian group Newsong, who are also known for the Christmas hit, Christmas Shoes. Eddie Carswell, is one of the original members of the group, which was founded in 1981.  However, the group did not emerge on the world stage as Newsong […]

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Genealogy of Jesus: Mary, the Mother of Jesus

Last week, we finished studying the life of Mary, the Mother of Jesus.   This week we are starting a new study on the women in the Genealogy of Jesus.  The five women mentioned by name are listed in the Genealogy account found in Matthew 1. I am piggybacking this study onto the study of Mary.  With Mother’s Day just weeks […]

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Wellness Tuesday: What are non-Starchy Vegetables?

Last week we discussed starchy vegetables. So what are non-starchy vegetables?   These are the vegetables we should be eating the most These are mainly found on the flowering part of the plant. Non-Starchy vegetables include? Lettuce Broccoli and Cauliflower Cucumber Spinach Mushrooms Peppers Onions Tomatoes Asparagus   Many of these are great in an omelet!  Yum! So what is your […]

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Risk Factors of Suicide

I’ve been sharing my own struggles with depression and even how I was stopped from a suicide attempt. So what are some risk factors of suicide? One or more prior suicide attempts Family history of mental disorder or substance abuse Family history of suicide Family violence Physical or sexual abuse Keeping firearms in the home Chronic physical illness, including chronic […]

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Hymn Story: Low in the Grave He Lay

Robert Lowry was born in Philadelphia on March 12, 1826.  He graduated from Bucknell University and became a Baptist minister.  In 1868, he became editor of the Sunday School hymn books, having succeeded William B. Bradbury. In 1874, Lowry was pondering the Easter story.  One evening he read the passage in Luke 24 that says “he is not here, he […]

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Miracles from Heaven movie review

Last weekend, I had the chance to see Miracles from Heaven and it is a movie you don’t want to miss. The story is based on real life events. Anna Beam mysteriously becomes ill one evening.  Her parents take her from one doctor to another but no one can tell them what is wrong.  She is misdiagnosed multiple times until […]

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Mary Continued to Pray

Lift Your Needs to the Heavens

We last saw Mary at the crucifixion of Jesus.   She is mentioned one more time in scripture after this. Jesus has died on the cross, been sealed in the tomb, and Easter Sunday has occurred.  The stone was rolled back to reveal that Jesus was alive. Now he has walked with his disciples for 40 days and ascended into heaven.  […]

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Wellness Tuesday: What are Starchy Vegetables?

I mentioned last week starchy vegetables, but what are they? I’ll admit this is one area that I really struggle with and one of the reasons I’m writing about it. Sadly, many of my favorite vegetables are the starchy vegetables. So what vegetables are starches? Corn Peas Potatoes Pumpkins Squash and Zucchini Yams Parsnips Did you know all of these […]

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The Aftermath of Suicide

I’ve shared my own struggles with suicide and easing the pain I felt. The world was shocked in August 2014, when it was revealed that comedian Robin Williams death was a result of suicide. Often loved ones do not even realize that someone they love is contemplating or planning to commit suicide.  Actually, people that have decided on such an […]

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