Wellness Tuesday: The Power of Indulgence
After leaving an abusive relationship, I returned home to my family. I have worked to rebuild my life and although I still have a ways to go to be where I’d like, I’m thankful that…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series—Myths about Abuse
Often people have misconceptions about domestic violence. Sometimes they think that women enjoy being beat, the woman is crazy or that those without money or education are the most battered. All of these are very…
Behind the Song Sunday: Just A Closer Walk with Thee
Just A Closer Walk with Thee was considered one of the favorite southern gospel hymns of the 20th Century. However, its origins remain a mystery. The hymn is considered to be one of the most…
Wellness Tuesday—Domestic Violence and Weight Loss Don’t Go Hand in Hand
After suffering from a back injury, I’d not endured enough pain. I met a man who I thought was Mr. Right. All too soon, I discovered how wrong I was and before I knew it…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series—The Face of an Abuser
Last week, we discussed signs of abuse on which to be on the lookout. However, what does an abuser look like? Unfortunately, s/he does not go around wearing a shirt that says “I’m abusive,” so…
Behind the Song Sunday—It Is Well With My Soul
Imagine all of your children were dead? Would you still be able to praise God? That is just the beginning of the story behind It Is Well with my Soul. This was not the first,…
Wellness Tuesday—How An Injury Derailed My Weight Loss Journey
I shared with you how I lost over 60 pounds by exercising and moving more. I was on the course of success and excited about all of the progress I’d made. By my estimation, I…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series—Signs of Abuse
Do you have a loved one that you believe might be in an abusive relationship? Are you unsure of what to look for? Today, I want to discuss some of the signs of abuse. Before…
Behind the Song: The Lily of the Valley
In 1881, Charles Fry was inspired by the imagery in the Song of Solomon. “‘I am the rose of Sharon, the lily of the valleys.’ Like a lily among the thorns, so is my darling…
Wellness Tuesday: The Fight to Get Healthy
Last week I shared about my battle with gaining weight and how antidepressants led to a significant weight gain. I want to continue the story with my struggle to get healthy. Over the course of…
Topic Monday: Living Through The Cycle of Violence
We’ve been discussing domestic violence and one important factor of an abusive relationship is the cycle of violence. This cycle happens hundreds of times in an abusive relationship. At first the cycle may happen very…
Behind the Song Sunday: What A Friend We Have in Jesus
Imagine your life held so much sadness and tragedy, that you willingly decided to take and live a vow of poverty. In our day and age, this seems extreme but it is the story of…
Wellness Tuesday: The Lingering Effects of Medication
I just finished taking two sets of antibiotics to knock out the bronchitis I was battling. I can’t remember ever being so thrilled to finish up these prescriptions. The reason was because…
Topic Monday: 7 Types of Domestic Violence
Often when we hear domestic violence, we think of physical violence such as hitting, pushing, shoving, punching, kicking or grabbing. However, there are many other types of violence that falls under the heading of domestic…
Behind the Song Sunday: When Mama Prayed
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mother’s. I wanted to do something special for you today. I was able to find little information on this song other than it was written by performer, Randy…
My Journey into Wellness
I’ve got to get healthy!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said that over the past decade. More times than I can count or would like to admit. Don’t get me…
A Deadly Epidemic
Domestic abuse is a deadly epidemic. Not a week goes by that the news is not filled with a story about a woman {and occasionally even a man} that was murdered by her spouse. Often…
Behind the Song Sunday: Wherever He Leads I’ll Go
Baylus Benjamin McKinney was at the top of his career when he traveled to the Alabama Sunday School Convention in January 1936. The year before the Heflin, Louisiana native was named editor for the Baptist…
Wellness Tuesday: 9 More Options to Fries
I shared my struggle with finding healthy alternatives to french fries. I found a few more options to try. Baked apple chips Squash chips Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon chips…
Pulling Out of the Slump
I’ve suffered from depression the majority of my life. In my case it is inherited and shows up in all personality test I’ve taken. Each day I have to make a concerted effort to pull…