Book Review: The Most Important Women of the Bible
Do you long to know more about the women in the Bible? The Most Important Women of the Bible covers thirty-one women in the Bible. Each chapter {or Bible character} is very easy to read…
Power of Forgiveness: Forgiveness for yourself
I have found that it is easy to forgive others, but difficult to forgive myself. Right now, I am struggling to reclaim a healthy lifestyle and forgive myself for allowing my health and weight to…
Fighting Through the Test
I recently heard one of our physical therapist tell someone, “well just as when you were a child you had to learn to crawl first and then you could walk and from there you could…
Faithful Heroes: Franz Jagerstatter, Stood up to the Nazis
Franz Jägerstätter is a more modern day martyr. He strongly objected to the Nazi’s and all they stood for and stood directly up to them. Franz Jägerstätter was born on May 20, 1907 in…
When Others Hurt
I recently had a young woman enter my life for a very short time. On the outside, she was bubbly and outgoing. But, then I noticed the scars on her arms where she…
Behind the Song: I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy
I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy is a beautiful contemporary song that expresses how we will feel when we reach heaven. The song was written by Nettie {Neith} Dudley Washington and the music…
Book Review: Death at Thornburn Hall
Do you enjoy a good mystery? Are you a fan of Agatha Christie or Murder, She Wrote? Then you will enjoy reading Death at Thornburn Hall by Julianna Deering. Drew Farthering arrives with his wife,…
Power of Forgiveness: Forgiveness heals
Last week, we discussed when we cannot forgive. But, did you know there are health benefits of forgiveness? Forgiveness heals and can bring healing. After I left my abusive relationship, I struggled with forgiveness and…
Changing My Stinking Thinking
In 2017, I only lost 30 pounds. That’s better than the year before but I still have a long way to go. However, throughout the year the Lord has been changing my stinking thinking. This…
Faithful Heroes: Joan of Ark, from Warrior to Martyr
In school, we at least heard of Joan of Arc, but did we really know what she was martyred for? Joan was born to Jacques and Isabelle Romee d’Arc in the French village of…
Praying for others
Recently, I had a very strong desire to pray for a loved one. I knew of some difficult times this individual was going through, but not the exact circumstances in that moment. I may never…
Behind the Song: Just a Little Talk with Jesus
Just a Little Talk with Jesus is one of those songs I love to warm up with when sitting down to play the piano. Many quartets love to sing this song and have fun with…
Power of Forgiveness: When We Cannot Forgive
A while back I met a lady full of anger. The anger spewed from her mouth, her actions and was written all over her face. I don’t know what led her to be so angry,…
When I Am Overwhelmed
We have been dealing with a lot of changes and growth at work in the last few months. Recently, I had one day where it just took its toll. I was completely and utterly overwhelmed.…
Faithful Heroes: Justin Martyr, named for his fate
“No one who is rightly minded turns from true belief to false.” Those were the words uttered by Justin Martyr when asked to denounce his faith and make a sacrifice to the Roman gods. Justin…
A Roadmap for the New Year
Often it is difficult to see over our present horizon. But, we have just embarked on a new year and with it arrive new hopes and new goals. Even if the world seems…
Behind the Song: He is My Everything
If you’ve listened to any of Elvis Presley’s gospel songs, you may have heard him sing, He is My Everything. The song was written by Dallas Frazier. Dallas Frazier is an American country musician and…