Heroes of the Faith: Lillian Thrasher
Lillian Trasher founded the first Orphanage in Egypt and known as the Nile Mother of Egypt. Lillian Hunt Trasher was born on September 27, 1887 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was raised as a Roman Catholic…
Behind the Christmas Carol: The Coventry Carol
The Coventry Carol is an English Christmas Carol that dates back to the 16th century. The carol was traditionally performed in Coventry as part of the mystery play The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors…
The Angels view of Christmas: A Messenger of God
We are digging into Christmas from the viewpoint of the angels. Last week, we joined Zacharias as the angel Gabriel appeared to him. Today, we are join Mary, as we pick her story up in…
A Heart of Gratitude: Gratitude for our Present Situation
After leaving my abusive relationship, I waited for six years for my life to move forward. I grew frustrated, angry, depressed and discouraged on more than one occasion. There were times when it was impossible…
Heroes of the Faith: John Gibson Paton
John Gibson Paton greatly improved life in his missionary work in the South Pacific. He was born on May 24, 1824 in Braehead, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. He was the oldest of eleven children born to James…
Behind the Christmas Carol: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
“Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” was written by Charles Wesley. He wrote the song to commemorate the Nativity of Jesus and prepare for the Second Coming. He intended the song to be sung during Advent…
The Angels view of Christmas: I Stand Before God
We have been taking a look at the Eyewitnesses to Christmas, as we’ve covered Mary, Joseph and Elisabeth and Zacharias. What better view of heaven than those witnesses that had the full view from both…
A Heart of Gratitude: Gratitude for the Little Things
There are days when I’m just so tired that I don’t want to get up. However, I have responsibilities and am not afforded the luxury of sleeping in. For a long time, I would grumble,…
Heroes of the Faith: Charles Thomas Studd
Charles Thomas Studd was born on December 2, 1860 in Spratton, England. He came to Christ when a visiting preacher visited their home. “According to his conversion narrative, the preacher asked him if he believed…
Behind the Christmas Carol: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
The hymn God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is over 500 years. The song we sing today has a completely different meaning then at the time it originated. The hymn is one of the oldest known…
A Heart of Gratitude: Gratitude in those Difficult Moments
David had a choice, he could allow Goliath to defeat him or he could stand up to Goliath and prove just how strong he was. David chose to stand up to Goliath and prove his…
Heroes of the Faith: Dwight L. Moody
If you read my Behind the Hymn stories, you will recognize the name Dwight L. Moody. Many of the hymns written by Fanny Crosby, Robert Lowry, Frances Ridley Havergal, William J. Kirkpatrick and other hymn…
Behind the Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God
Now Thank We All Our God is translated from the German hymn “Nun danket alle Gott”. The German hymn was written by Martin Rinkart in 1636. Rinkart was a Lutheran Minister and accomplished musician. At…
A Heart of Gratitude: Gratitude in the Hard Times
During the Great Depression times were hard for the entire country. Many families did not know where or when they may work again or where the next meal was coming from. While times and circumstances…
Heroes of the Faith: Billy Graham
Billy Graham would have turned 100 on November 7th. So, in celebration of his birthday, we will join him as a hero of the Faith. Billy Graham is considered America’s Pastor, the Great Legitimator and…
Behind the Hymn: Fairest Lord Jesus
Fairest Lord Jesus is a song of mystery. The author and origin of the song are unknown. The song seems to have originated as a folk song in Germany and other areas of Europe. Some…
Lessons from King David: Man after God’s own heart
David was far from perfect. He had his flaws and weaknesses. But, he also had his strengths and strong points. One of his strengths was his faith in the Lord. The Lord tells Saul, “But…
A Heart of Gratitude: Gratitude in Unanswered Prayers
Years ago, Garth Brooks released a song Unanswered Prayers. The song is about a man who runs into his former girlfriend. He thanks God for the unanswered prayers and hopes he held for them when…
A Childlike Heart
I have a dear friend whose son has down syndrome. Although he is a grown man, he has the heart and mind of a child, which endears him to all who melt him. He also…