Book Review: Where Lilacs Still Bloom
I came upon this book quite by accident. I was looking for a book to read while I waited on another book. I came across this book and thought it might be interesting. I had…
Wellness Tuesday: You Can’t Care for Others Unless You Care For Yourself
Recently, I had to see the doctor for a physical for a new job. I have to admit I wasn’t looking forward to it. I knew he was going to tell me to lose weight.…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series–Pros and Cons of Engaging the Authorities
Around the end of my abusive relationship, I worked with off duty police officers who worked security at my job. I was able to discuss my situation with them. Their advice was very helpful, but…
Behind the Hymn Sunday: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing was written by Rev. Robert Robinson in the 18th Century. He was twenty-two when he penned the words in 1757. As a young man Robinson lived a wild life…
Book Review: The Widows Club Series
This was a book I initially picked up for my grandmother to read, but upon reading the book I had a newfound author to read. In The Widows Club, Valentine Denay is struggling with the…
Wellness Tuesday: 5 Ways Being Overweight Takes a Toll on My Health
As I grow older I recognize more and more each day the effect being overweight is taking on my joints. This makes me even more determined than ever to change…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series— What the Bible Says About Domestic Violence
Last week, I shared my struggle with my beliefs and leaving a domestic violence situation. But, what does the Bible say about abuse? “Remember those in prison, as if you were their fellow prisoners, and…
Behind the Hymn: My Jesus, I Love Thee
My Jesus, I Love Thee was written as a devotional poem by a young teen who had recently come to faith. That teen was William Ralph Featherston. Featherston considered this hymn his “legacy of love.” …
Movie Review: The Song
I had the privilege of seeing an early review of a movie that released on Friday, September 26. Do you get confused at time reading the Song of Songs? Do you wish you could see…
Wellness Tuesday: 9 Ways to Deal with Emotional Eating
Last week, I discussed the difficulties of losing weight and caregiving. Often I discover that I am emotionally eating, which means it is not because I am hungry. Caregiving often increases my…
Why I Asked God for Help Out of My Abusive Situation
One of the reasons I stayed in a domestic violence relationship for so long was because of my religious beliefs. I really struggled with leaving a marriage and obtaining a divorce due to my beliefs. …
Behind the Hymn: Holy! Holy! Holy!
When I was growing up Holy! Holy! Holy! was the first hymn found in the Baptist Hymnal. I remember often requesting this song at hymn sings, when I was in elementary school. I’m sure this…
Book Review: Love Letters by Debbie Macomber
Once again Debbie Macomber has brought us a moving story with her newest book Love Letters. Love Letters is part of her Rose Harbor series, which are set in Cedar Cove. Love Letters continues the…
Wellness Tuesday: The Effect of Caregiving on Weight Loss
Caregiving is hard. Often it is a thankless job! By the time I’m finished, I’m not only physically tired, but mentally wiped out. Losing weight is also hard! However, when you combine the two sometimes…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series— 3 Places to Find Safety from Domestic Violence
Last week we discussed why women returned to an abusive situation. One important factor of leaving an abuser, is having a safe place to turn. Some places to turn are: Family members—is there a family…
Behind the Hymn: Victory in Jesus
Eugene Monroe Bartlett, Sr. is considered to have made a major impact on the development of Southern Gospel Music. He was born on December 24, 1885 in Waynesville, Missouri. At a young age he relocated…
Book Review: The Color of the Soul and Freedom of the Soul
Very rarely do I pick up a book where I am completely enthralled from the first page. However that was the case with the Penbrook Diaries series by Tracey Bateman. The Color of the…
Wellness Tuesday: 5 Ways to Cut Calories When Eating Out
Last week, I shared how we cut half of our calories by cooking instead of ordering out. However, there are still plenty of times when we eat out. A meat and three, Mexican and Chinese…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series— 9 Reasons A Woman Returns to An Abusive Situation
I lost count over the years of how many times I left my husband. I know there were two serious attempts, in which I actively sought refuge elsewhere. There were numerous accounts of when I…
Behind the Story: He Touched Me
He Touched Me was the song that propelled Bill Gaither onto the national stage. Gaither had been writing songs for years, but nothing struck the chord with the American public the way He Touched Me…