Couples in the Bible: Hosea and Gomer
Hosea was a prophet of the Lord who told him to marry Gomer “a wife of whoredom”. {Hosea 1:2} The […]
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Couples in the Bible: Hosea and Gomer
Hosea was a prophet of the Lord who told him to marry Gomer “a wife of whoredom”. {Hosea 1:2} The name Hosea means salvation or he saves. The Lord told Hosea his wife would be unfaithful but their marriage would serve as a correlation to God’s relationship with an “adulterous” Israel. After the couple had children, Gomer was unfaithful. The […]
Read moreBehind the Hymn: More About Jesus
More About Jesus was written by Eliza Edmunds Hewitt and John R. Sweney provided the music. More about Jesus was one of the first collaborations of Hewitt and Sweney. The song was first published in 1887 in the hymnal Glad Hallelujahs. During a visit to the Onondaga Reservation, Hewitt was adopted into the tribe. She stated “this relationship has led […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah El Elyon
Jehovah El Elyon means Lord Most High. Your arrows have pierced me, and your hand has come down on me. Psalm 38:2 But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “With raised hand I have sworn an oath to the Lord, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. Genesis 14:22
Read moreCouples in the Bible: David and Bathsheba
The story of David and Bathsheba is the best known among King David and his wives. Bathsheba is the daughter of Eliam. {2 Samuel 11:3} When David first sees Bathsheba bathing on the rooftop, she is married to Uriah the Hittite. Uriah is serving in the army. {2 Samuel 11} David desired her and sent for her and she later […]
Read moreBehind the Hymn: The dear old story of a Savior’s love
The dear old story of a Savior’s love is also referred to as “Sweeter as the Days Go by”. The hymn was written by Eliza Edmunds Hewitt. The hymn was published in 1898 in Songs of Love and Praise No. 5. Following a spinal malady which cut Eliza’s teaching career short, she began to study English literature and write poems […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah El Elohim
Jehovah El Elohim means supreme one or mighty one. The Mighty One, God, the Lord! The Mighty One, God, the Lord! He knows! And let Israel know! If this has been in rebellion or disobedience to the Lord, do not spare us this day. Joshua 22:22
Read moreBook Review: Nature of a Lady by Roseanna White
In Nature of a Lady, Libby Sinclair retreats for the summer to the Isles of Sicily. While there she stumbles upon the secrets of the former tenant, Elizabeth. Libby and Elizabeth’s brother, Oliver, team up to find the missing woman. The two bond as secrets are exposed. Once again, Roseanna White has written an amazing book with well rounded characters […]
Read moreCouples in the Bible: David and Abigail
David is on the run from King Saul when he meets Abigail. She is described as discerning and beautiful. {1 Samuel 25:3} They first meet when David asked Abigail’s husband, Nabal, to find favor in his eyes and come on a feast day. However, Nabal refused. Abigail, upon hearing of the news, prepares a meal and goes out to meet […]
Read moreBehind the Hymn: Sweeter As the Days Goes By
Sweeter as the Days Goes By was written by Genser Smith. The song has a 1984 copyright with LeFevre-Sing Publishing. The sweet hymn is often performed in the Gaither Homecoming videos. I’ve been unable to find any additional information on Genser Smith or the song. However, I love the lyrics and the reminder “The more I trust Him, the more […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Eli
Jehovah Eli means the Lord is God. The Lord is my rock, my fortressand my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shieldand the hornof my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2
Read moreBook Review: A Patchwork Past by Leslie Gould
When Sophie Deiner returns to the Amish community few welcome her back. As she recovers from an illness, she befriends a group of migrant workers and begins to advocate on their behalf, opposing her ex-boyfriend. While Sophie enjoys her respite the quilt shop owner, Jane Berger, shares the story of her Amish ancestors and the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. […]
Read moreCouples in the Bible: David and Michal
Michal is King Saul’s younger daughter. {1 Samuel 14:49} At first King Saul’s older daughter, Merab, was promised to David after he defeated Goliath. Later, Merab was married to Adriel the Meholathite. {1 Samuel 18:17} Michal loved David {1 Samuel 18:20} so Saul then invited David to marry Michel, but he stated he was a poor man and could not […]
Read morePatriotic Song: Yankee Doodle Dandy
We just celebrated the 4th of July over the weekend. Today I want to share the story behind one of our patriotic songs, Yankee Doodle Dandy. We all think about the Revolutionary War when we hear the song, however, the folk song dates back to even before the Revolutionary War. Yankee Doodle Dandy dates back to the Seven Years War. […]
Read moreSpecial Announcement: Prayer Book Release
It is my joy to announce the recent release of my first prayer book. This is 90 Breath Prayers for the Healthcare Professional. These prayers are short and cover a variety of situations. Also, the accompanying 90 Day Breath Prayer journal just released. Now you can write your own breath prayers. 90 Breath Prayers for the Healthcare Professional is the […]
Read moreCouples in the Bible: Elkanah and Hannah
Elkanah is an Ephrathite and has two wives. The first is Hannah, who is childless, and the second is Peninnah, who has children. {1 Samuel 1:1-2} Each year they go to Shiloh to offer their sacrifice. To Peninnah and her children, Elkanah gave a portion but to Hannah he gave a double portion “because he loved her”. However, Peninnah enjoys […]
Read moreHymn Story: Keeps Me Singin as I go {Sweetest Name I Know}
He Keep Me Singing is sometimes also referred to as Sweetest Name I know. The song was written by Luther B. Bridgers. Bridgers was born on February 14, 1884 in Margarettsville, North Carolina. He grew up assisting their father with revival meetings. He became an ordained minister in 1908-1909 after completing his training at Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky. He […]
Read moreBehind the Hymn: Keeps Me Singin as I go {Sweetest Name I Know}
He Keep Me Singing is sometimes also referred to as Sweetest Name I know. The song was written by Luther B. Bridgers. Bridgers was born on February 14, 1884 in Margarettsville, North Carolina. He grew up assisting their father with revival meetings. He became an ordained minister in 1908-1909 after completing his training at Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky. He […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Chereb
Jehovah Chereb means the Lord the Sword. “Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD, the shield of your help, and the sword of your triumph! Your enemies shall come fawning to you, and you shall tread upon their backs.”. Deuteronomy 33:29
Read moreBook Review: Bible Promises and Prayers for Children by Bill & Beni Johnson
Bible Promises and Prayers for Children provide beautiful devotions and prayers for children which families can read together. The devotions and prayers are short and easy to read and would make for a wonderful family time. There are also additional chapters to meditate on and questions provided for deeper discussion. This is a beautiful book and would be an asset […]
Read moreCouples in the Bible: Boaz and Ruth
Ruth is a widowed woman living in her home country of Moab, when we first meet her. She decides not to return home to her parents but to accompany her mother-in-law, Naomi, back to her homeland. She makes the impassioned promise of “Where you go I will go and your people will be my people” to her mother-in-law. When they […]
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