9 Ways to Make It On Our Own
I often wondered how I would make it on my own, especially after I left that difficult situation. I was blessed in that I had a family to lean on and live with for…
Behind the Hymn: Sweet Hour of Prayer
William Walford was a simple uneducated wood carver with a great memory. He spoke and wrote poem in his England home and shop. He was so in tune with God and scripture that he was…
Worshiping with Walking Prayers
When I was growing up we had a lady that walked the neighborhood praying for each person and household as she passed. When her health got to the point she could no longer walk, she…
Gifts of the Spirit: Teachers and Pastors
A while back, I had a conversation about the gifts of the spirit. This was a topic already on my mind and I thought this would be a good time to delve into the gifts…
The Armor of Protection
Recently we went swimming at a friend’s house and the suntan lotion became misplaced. I ended up with a slight burn that itched for the next week. I was reminded that if I had…
Tears Can Refresh Our Souls
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Psalms 126:5 (ASV) Do you ever find yourself moved to tears? Without fail, at least once a month or more in church I find myself in…
Hall of Faith: Jeremiah, Lived Out His Calling
In the Hall of Faith, we are told “And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment” {Hebrews 11:36} belong in this special group. The prophet, Jeremiah, fits this…
3 Strategies To Move On From Abuser
Last week, I shared 9 strategies when you want to return to the chaos. But, in addition to longing for the old, unhealthy patterns you may discover that you can’t stop thinking about the man…
Behind the Hymn: Trusting Jesus
Trusting Jesus was written by Edgar Page Stites. The music was written by Ira D. Sankey. Edgar Page Stites was a direct descendant of John Howland, one of the Mayflower passengers. Stites served in the…
Worshiping with Fasting
At Lent, many individuals give up a vice or habit for the 40 days. This is a form of worship and praising God with our bodies. Others fast in order to lose weight or detoxifying…
Mothers of the Bible: Lois and Eunice, a Faithful Example
As we draw the series on Mothers of the Bible to a close, there is one more mother that I could not overlook. This is actually a mother and daughter, who are only briefly mentioned,…
We All Have a Story to Tell
Recently I was with a group of friends and acquaintances and as I looked around the room I thought about how God had been faithful to so many of them. There were others there whom…
Hall of Faith: Micaiah, was not afraid
In the Hall of Faith, is listed those who were moreover of bonds and imprisonment. Micaiah is one of those whom this refers to. The name Micaiah means who is like God. Micaiah should not…
9 Strategies When You Want to Return to the Chaos
If you’ve recently left a difficult situation or relationship, do you find yourself longing to return to the chaos? I know, that sounds like a silly question. However, the situation had become so engrained in…
Behind the Hymn: Praise To the Lord The Almighty
Praise to the Lord the Almighty is a hymn based on Joachim Neander’s German hymn “Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren”, published in 1680. Neander was born in 1650 Bremen, Germany. In his…
Worshiping with Arts & Crafts
We’ve discussed creative praying using art and the gifts we’ve been given. But we can also worship God using our arts and crafts. The examples in the Bible of using arts and crafts, were actually…
Mothers of the Bible: Elisabeth, Forebearer to Christ
The story of Elisabeth is very reminiscent of that of Sarah in the Old Testament. Elisabeth is married to Zacharias, a priest. Zacharias and Elisabeth are “ And they were both righteous before God, walking in…