Hymn Story: Children of the heavenly Father
Children of the heavenly Father was written by Caroline W. Sandell Berg. She was born in 1832 Sweden and known as Lina Sandell, the “Fanny Crosby of Sweden.” “Lina”. She wrote hymns partly to cope…
Names of God: Elohim Tsebaoth
Tseboath is another form of Tzevot or Sabaoth. The Hebrew root for tsaba is “a gathering of people”. Elohim Tsebaoth means the Lord of the Armies. Turn us again to yourself, O God of Heaven’s Armies. Make…
Book Review: How to forgive when It feels impossible by Peter Horrobin
We all have someone in our life we need to forgive at some point. In How to forgive when It feels impossible the author Peter Horrobin shares scripture and personal stories on how to reach…
Hymn Story: Come down, O Love divine
Come down, O Love divine was written by Bianco da Siena an Italian poet and wool worker who was born at Anciolina, in the Val d’Arno around 1350. In 1367 he entered the Order of…
Names of God: Elohim Shophtim Ba-arets
Elohim Shophtim Ba-arets means God that judgeth in the earth. Then people will say, “Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth.” Psalm 58:11
Book Review: Raising Spirit Led Kids: Guiding Kids to Walk Naturally in the Supernatural by Seth Dahl
In Raising Spirit-Led Kids: Guiding Kids to Walk Naturally in the Supernatural the author shares stories and real life experience on how to guide children to walk naturally in the supernatural. At first I wasn’t…
Hymn Story: Blessed Jesus at thy Word
Blessed Jesus, at Thy word was written by Tobias Clausnitzer. He was born in 1619 Saxony. In 1644 he was appointed chaplain to a Swedish regiment. He preached the sermon at the accession of Christina…
Names of God: Elohim Ozer Li
Elohim Ozer Li means God my helper Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. Psalm 54:4
Book Review: The Right Kind of Fool by Sarah Loudin Thomas
In The Right Kind of Fool, it is 1934, thirteen-year-old Loyal Raines slips away to the nearby river and finds a dead body. Having disobeyed his mother, he heads to the mountain cabin of his…
Hymn Story: Bread of the world in mercy broken
Bread of the world in mercy broken is a communion song. The hymn was written by Reginald Heber. Heber was born in 1783 to a wealthy, educated family. He became rector of his father’s church…
Names of God: Elohim Machase Lanu
Elohim Machase Lanu means God is our refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8
Book Review: Home Made Lovely by Shannon Acheson
Home Made Lovely by Shannon Acheson is a great addition to any library. As someone who does not have a decorating gene the book is informative and very helpful. She provides information on how to…
Hymn Story: As We Gather at Your Table
As We Gather at Your Table is a communion song. The hymn was written by Carl P. Daw. Daw was born in 1944 to a Baptist Minister. He became an Episcopal Priest and served congregations…
Names of God: Elohim Kedoshim
Elohim Kedoshim means Holy God. Joshua said to the people, “You are not able to serve the LORD. He is a holy God; he is a jealous God. He will not forgive your rebellion and your sins. …
Eyewitness to Easter: Herod Tries Jesus
Herod Antipas ordered for John the Baptist to be beheaded. However, Jesus avoids him until he is arrested and brought up on charges. Jesus is first taken before Pontius Pilate. “When he learned that Jesus…
Names of God: Elohim Chayim
Elohim Chayim means the Living God. This is how you will know that the living God is among you and that he will certainly drive out before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites and…
Eyewitness to Easter: Herod Antipas Kills John the Baptist
Herod the Great has died and his son Herod Antipas has become tetrarch of Galilee and Peraea. John the Baptist has come from the wilderness and been teaching. Eventually he is arrested and imprisoned. “Finally…
Names of God: Elohim Bashamayim
Elohim Bashamayim means God in heaven. When we heard of it, our hearts melted in fear and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in heaven above and on the earth…
Eyewitness to Christmas: King Herod Dies
King Herod was a cruel and mean man, slaughtering many, included all the male children under the age of two. “After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said,…
Christmas Song Story: Christmas Canon
Christmas Canon is set to Johann Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major. Paul O’Neill provided lyrics to Pachelbel’s music. The song is performed by Trans-Siberian Orchestra and a departure from their normal rock arrangements. The group…