Behind the Hymn: Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus is another hymn that was born out of tragedy. The lyrics were written by Louisa M.R. Stead in 1882. Louisa Stead was born in 1850 England. In 1871,…
Worshiping with Creative Journaling and Prayers
Several years ago, I took a class on creative journaling. Using a journal you can write prayers, scriptures, thoughts, quotes and other inspirational or challenging ideas. Then you decorate the pages with drawings, stamping, coloring,…
Gifts of the Spirit: Fear of the Lord
We are discussing the gifts of the spirit. We have discussed teachers and pastors, speaking in tongues and words of wisdom. Today, we are going to discuss fear of the Lord and piety. Fear…
Why is God taking so long?
Several years ago, I waited and waited and waited on God to move in multiple areas of my life. I began to wonder if He had forgotten me. Would He ever work things out and…
Hall of Faith: Elisha, the Miracle Worker
Elisha was mentored by Elijah and with his mentor when he was taken to heaven. Elisha actually asked to receive a “double portion” of Elijah’s spirit. Elisha was a prophet, who received the power of…
The Eclipse in Our Lives
The solar eclipse will cover the area where I live later today and with it, will have gradual darkness, followed by two and a half minutes of total blackout, then the light will reappear and…
Behind the Hymn: We’re Marching to Zion
We’re Marching To Zion is sometimes referred to by it’s opening line, Come We That Love the Lord. The hymn was written by Isaac Watts. Watts was an English minister, hymnwriter, theologian and logician. He…
Worshiping with our Talents
For years I’ve gone into nursing homes to sing and share my musical abilities. This experience actually opened the door several years ago when I was seeking a career change. Now, I work in my…
Gifts of the Spirit: Words of Wisdom
We are taking a lot at the spiritual gifts listed in the Bible. We’ve looked at teachers and pastors and interpreting tongues and dreams. Today, we are going to take a look at words of…
Some people come into our lives for a season
From time to time friends will popup as a recommendation or requesting to be friends that I have not seen in decades. There are times when it is wonderful to see the friends name. …
Hall of Faith: Elijah, Walked with God
Elijah is one of only two people mentioned in the Bible as being “taken into heaven”. However, time and again he proved his faith to God and took a stand for righteousness. The name…
Forgiving Those Who Hurt Us
I had my heart broken and had been betrayed and I was angry. However, I had a choice. I could stay angry or I could learn to forgive. I chose to forgive. I forgave for…
Behind the Hymn: The Solid Rock
The Solid Rock or My Hope is Built on Nothing Less was written by Edward Mote. He was a pastor at Rehoboth Baptist Church in Horsham, West Essex, England. Mote was born in 1797 and…
Worshiping with Drama
At Christmas and Easter, I love to attend Passion Plays. The re-enactments of watching the life come to Christ is so moving each and every time I see it and I receive something new each…
Gifts of the Spirit: Speaking in Tongues and Prophecy
We are discussing various spiritual gifts. Last week, we discussed pastors, teachers and evangelist. This week, we are delving deeper into the spiritual gifts. This weeks spiritual gifts are the ones that are often misunderstood…
A Waste or a Treasure
Recently my eight-year-old nephew said, “I can’t wait until I’m grown. I can do anything I want.” We tried to explain to him that even as adults we cannot do everything we want, but…
Hall of Faith: Ezekiel, Saw the Future
As we have discussed, the Hall of Fame in Hebrews 11, refers to those that have visions. Ezekiel is a prophet that had visions, just as Joseph and Daniel had visions. The name Ezekiel means…