Faithful Heroes: Lady Jane Grey, trusted God
To understand the history and faith of Lady Jane Grey, we need a mini history lesson. King Henry VII died in 1509. He was the father of several children including Margaret, Mary and King Henry…
Behind the Hymn: Tell It Again
Mary Bridges Canedy Slade lived in Fall River, Massachusetts. This was the town made famous by the 1892 Lizzie Borden murder case, who was tried for the brutal murder of her father and step-mother. Mary…
Book Review: Falling for You
Model Willow Bradford is filling in at her parent’s small bed and breakfast, when she encounters her ex-boyfriend Corbin Stewart. A man she loves to hate. Corbin Stewart, the former NFL quarterback, has never forgotten…
Daughters in the Bible: Miriam, Both Protected and Accused her Brother
We all know Moses and the Ten Commandments, but we would not know his story without the assistance of his sister, Miriam. Some historians estimate that she was about six years old when her brother,…
Is It All About You?
I had a co-worker who turned every conversation, no matter how inconsequential, to her. No matter what we discussed, the conversation always became about her or a family member. Over the course of time, many…
Faithful Hero: Richard & Sabina Wurmbrand, from prisoner to Ambassador
Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand became founders of the Voice of the Martyrs. Richard Wurmbrand was born on March 24, 1909 in Bucharest, Romania. His father died when he was nine and the family returning home…
Talking Through Our Emotions
When we are hurting we need someone to talk with. This is even more so when we are in or have just left a traumatic experience. Often knowing who to trust can…
Behind the Song: Follow Me
In 1953, two young missionaries, Charles and Mary Greenaway attended the Grand Paririe conference in Texas . The couple shared their journey and experience as missionaries to Africa. They shared that they felt Africa was…
Book Review: Courageous Women of the Bible
Do you ever struggle with being courageous? I can’t tell you how many times I have endeavored to be courageous. We all need reminders of what being courageous means and we can stand strong when…
Daughters in the Bible: Dinah, Was Avenged by her Brothers
Last week, we discussed Leah and Rachel and their father Laban and husband Jacob. This week we discuss Jacob and Leah’s only daughter. While Jacob had twelve sons, only one daughter is mentioned in scripture.…
Fighting the Good in our Lives
I fought going on a C-pap for weeks. But, I was finally forced to relent and succumb to the device. Thankfully, I had been warned that it would take me several weeks to grow used…
Faithful Heroes: Darlene Deibler Rose, stayed in jungles of Asia to great peril
Darlene Rose showed unwavering and remarkable faith under circumstances that many of us would falter under. She was born as Darlene Mae McIntosh on May 17, 1917. At the age of nine, she gave her…
Expressing Ourselves in a Healthy Manner
Last week, I shared a variety of people to talk with when we need to share. However, what if there is no one to share with at the moment and you just have to let…
Song Sunday: Call Her Blessed
Happy Mother’s Day!!! I came across this beautiful song that I would like to share with you this Mother’s Day.
Daughters in the Bible: Leah and Rachel, Used by Their Father
Last year, we took a look at the lives of Leah and Rachel as mother’s and the wife of Jacob. However, before marrying and having children, they were the daughters of Laban. Even throughout the…
When Fear Continues to Rear It’s Ugly Head
I stopped in my tracks. There on my doorstep was a snake. Granted, it was a small garden snake, but it was still a snake. I noticed that I took the long way around to…
Faithful Heroes: Katherine Marie Drexel, used her wealth to help the Natives
Katharine Drexel is the first person born as a citizen of the United States to have been canonized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. She was born Catherine Mary Drexel on November 26,…