Book Review: The Whole Bible Story
The Whole Bible Story breaks down the stories and scriptures in the Bible into bite size pieces. This book is great for children’s church or children’s Bible Study. I’m even going to read it to…
Christmas Song Story: Shepherds Arise
Shepherds Arise! Be Not Afraid is first recorded by a church in Dorset England. The carol dates back to the 19th century. The carol was first published in the 1926 A Collection of Dorset Carols. The book was…
Book Review: 3 Minute Devotions to Laugh and Reflect
3 Minute Devotions to Laugh and Reflect will help you do just that. There are 90 devotions and each has a funny cartoon followed by a short devotion that will speak to your heart. I…
Christmas Song Story: Once in Royal David’s City
The carol originally appeared as a poem written by Cecil Frances Alexander. The poem was first published in the 1848 Hymns for Little Children. The poem tells the story of the nativity and was combined in…
Names of God: Jehovah-M’Kaddesh
Jehovah-M’Kaddesh means the Lord who sanctifies Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the Lord, who makes you holy. Leviticus 20:8 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has…
Book Review: God Is My Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Corrie ten Boom uses examples from her life of service and as a holocaust survivor for this devotion book, God is My Hiding Place: 40 Devotions of Refuge and Strength. The devotions are short and…
Christmas Song Story: In the Bleak Midwinter
In the Bleak Midwinter is based on a poem by Christina Rossetti, an English poet. The poem was published in the January 1872 issue of Scribner’s Monthly under the title “A Christmas Carol”. The 1906…
Names of God: Jehovah-Keren-Yish’I
Jehovah-Keren-Yish’I means the Horn of Salvation The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold Psalm…
Book Review: Give It to God and Go to Bed by Laura Harris Smith
Do you struggle with stress and/or lack of sleep? In Give It to God and Go to Bed, Laura Harris Smith provides helpful tips and suggestions of surrender and how our business and stress can…
Christmas Song Story: Candlelight Carol
John Rutter, an English composer and conductor, wrote Candlelight Carol in 1984. He recorded the song with his own group, the Cambridge Singers. The group released the song on their 1987 album Christmas Night. The…
Names of God: Jehovah Kanna Samoa
Jehovah Kanna Samoa means “The Lord, whose Name is Jealous “For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.”Exodus 34:14 (KJV)
Book Review: The Happy Crab by Layla and Kevin Palmer
The Happy Crab tells a delightful story of adventure and selfless giving which will resonate with all who read it. I look forward to sharing this adorable story with the children in my life. *I…
Christmas Song Story: Calypso Carol
The Calypso Carol is often known by it’s opening line “See him lying on a bed of straw”. Some announcers have introduced the song as a traditional folk carol of the West Indies. However, it was…
Names of God: Jehovah-Kanna
Jehovah-Kanna means the Lord is jealous Do not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. Exodus 34:14
Book Review: A Deep Divide by Kimberley Woodhouse
After being kidnapped Emma Grace McMurray finds herself looking over her shoulder and turns up as a Harvey Girl. Businessman Ray Watkins is instantly captivated with Emma Grace. Adventure and mystery pull the two closer…
Hymn Story: Gods Own Child
God’s own Child was written by Erdmann Neumeister. in Germany in 1671. He went on to serve as a pastor and assistant superintendent in the Eckartsberg district. In 1704, he went to tutor the daughter…
Names of God: Jehovah Kabodhi
Jehovah Kabodhi means the Lord my Glory But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. Psalm 3:3
Book Review: Prepare Him Room by Susie Larson
Looking for something to draw you closer to the Savior this holiday season? Susie Larson takes us deeper into the holiday season for a time of worship with the Christ child in Prepare Him Room:…
Hymn Story: Or Thy Strong Word did Cleve the Darkness
Thy Strong Word did Cleve the Darkness was written by Martin H. Franzmann. Franzmann was born in 1907 Minnesota and died in March 1976 in Cambridge, England. He wrote numerous books and hymns. He was…
Names of God: Jehovah Jireh
So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.” Genesis 22:14 This is how God showed his love…