Behind the Song Sunday: In The Garden
Dr. Adam Geibel, a music publisher, asked pharmacists and composer, C. Austin Miles, to write a hymn that would bring hope. Miles retreated to ” a cold, dreary and leaky basement in New Jersey that…
Wellness Tuesday: To Have or Have Not A Trainer
Last week, I shared the benefits of exercise. Today, I want to share my experience with a trainer. About two years ago, a local gym offered an amazing deal…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series—Life Threatening Signs in an Abusive Relationship
Abusive relationships usually escalate from single incidents to multiple incidents more often. Often a woman will think she is safe, but when she stands up for herself or tries to leave, she may discover…
Behind the Song Sunday: How Great Thou Art
Today How Great Thou Art is a staple in the protestant church and often requested for funerals. The song did not gain popularity until after celebrating its fiftieth birthday. Cliff Barrows, the song leader for…
Wellness Tuesday: The Benefits of Exercise
Although I struggle to stay motivated and exercise, I have discovered that when I exercise there are benefits to working out. Some of the benefits I’ve discovered are: I feel better on both the inside…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series –Protective Strategies Victims Use
Last week we discussed coping mechanisms victims used in an abusive relationship. Along those same lines, victims often find ways to protect themselves or their children from an outburst of violence. Some of these are:…
Behind the Song Sunday: I Love To Tell the Story
I Love to Tell the Story and Tell Me the Old, Old Story are sister songs. They were both written by Kate Hankey. Arabella Katherine Hankey was born in 1834. She lived in London with…
Wellness Tuesday: Tracking What You Eat
For years Mama worked various eating plans, such as First Place 4 Health and Weight Watchers. She would discuss the importance of tracking what you eat. She kept a journal and print out pages that…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series –Coping Mechanisms
During my abusive relationship, I withdrew into myself for a long time. Although others tried to warn me of what was happening, I refused to see or acknowledge the hell I was living in. Some…
Behind the Song: His Eye Is On the Sparrow
One day in 1905, Mrs. Civilla Martin visited a friend that was bedridden. Concerned for her friend she asked her how she dealt with discouragement. The friend replied, “Mrs. Martin, how can I be discouraged…
Wellness Tuesday: The Power of Accountability
One important factor to weight loss is the power of accountability. For years, I struggled to lose weight but had no accountability partner. Mama and I tried to hold one another accountable, but quickly discovered…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series—What to do if you get angry?
Duncan* often knew how to push my buttons and which buttons to push in order to anger me. Often an abuser wants to insight anger to bring on another cycle of…
Behind the Song Sunday: Blessed Assurance
Fanny Crosby went blind at the age of six weeks in 1820. Her blindness was not necessary but was due to an improper medical procedure. One day in 1873, Fanny was visiting her friend…
Book Review: For Love or Loyalty by Jennifer Hudson Taylor
I am a big fan of Scottish Historical novels and have greatly enjoyed the other Jennifer Hudson Taylor books I have read. One again she did not disappoint. For Love or Loyalty begins in Scotland…
Wellness Tuesday: Staying Motivated
Over and over I have struggled with the same basic issue when it comes to weight loss. That is to stay motivated. I set my mind and determine to work hard, eat healthy and…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series—Why do women stay?
One of the questions I was often asked when I left Duncan* was, why did you stay? Finding the words to explain this is difficult. A person that has never been…
Behind the Song Sunday: Because He Lives
Because He Lives, was written by Bill and Gloria Gaither. The couple are still a popular Southern Gospel performers and songwriters of our day. The couple met while they were both teachers and were…
Wellness Tuesday: The Unhealthy Benefits of Enabling
Last week, I told you about the power of indulgence. I admitted that Mama and I both have a weakness for ice cream. One problem I have discovered is that we enable one…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series—Causes of Abuse
Often abusive behavior is learned. Perhaps the abuser grew up in a home and saw his mother being abused. He copied his father and may have even been abused. If the abuser is a woman,…
Song Story: My Father’s Eyes
In honor of Father’s Day, I wanted to do a special song for the father’s out there. My Father’s Eyes was released by a young Amy Grant on her 1979 album. This song gave Amy…