Hall of Faith: Abraham, was tested
Growing up in church, children learn at an early age that “Father Abraham had many sons, many sons had Father Abraham.” Yet, Abraham did not start out with many sons. Abraham did not even begin…
It’s Okay to be Angry
When we are hurting it’s so easy to see what everyone else has that we don’t have. It doesn’t matter what the situation is, someone else has that thing we so desperately long for or…
Behind the Hymn: Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It
Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It was written by Fanny Crosby. You may have also seen the hymn referred to as Redeemed. Fanny Crosby was a prolific poet and hymn writer. Fanny Crosby was…
The Armor of God Series: Gird loins with truth
We’ve been discussing the Armour of the Lord. We looked at what the whole armor of the Lord and to be strong in the Lord stands for. However, what does it mean to gird loins…
Who Do You Chase After?
I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in relationships and with men over the years. Sadly, I’ve had to learn some hard lessons. Valentine’s Day is always a tough reality check of these lessons. Yet,…
Hall of Faith: Noah, offered Hope
We have all heard of the great flood. In every culture there is a story about the flood that covered the earth. To this day, many still try to find the Ark, which is believed…
Behind the Song: If That Isn’t Love
If That Isn’t Love is another song that often runs through my heart. This is a song that I accompanied Daddy on many times and have performed myself on numerous occasions. If That Isn’t Love was…
Armor of God Series: Put on the whole Armor of God
Last week we started our series on the Armor of God. We discussed what it meant to be strong in the Lord. Verse 11 says, “put on the whole armour of God.” Our Ephesian Studies…
70 Years from Now
Working in skilled nursing I see a lot of different types of relationships. My favorites are those couples that have been together for 50, 60, or even 70+ years. But even with each of these…
Hall of Faith: Enoch, the Faithful
Have you heard of the saying “older than Methuselah”? Well, Methuselah lived longer than anyone and died at 969 years. Methuselah was the son of Enoch. The name Enoch means dedicated and trained, which describes…
It’s Okay to Cry
There are times when we are hurting that there are just no words to express how we feel. Our heart is broken. All we want to do is cry. It’s okay to cry. Sometimes tears…
Behind the Hymn: Love Divine All Loves Excelling
Love Divine All Love Excelling was written by Charles Wesley. Charles Wesley was born in 1707 Lincolnshire, England to Samuel and Susannah Wesley. He was the youngest of eighteen children {although nine of his siblings…
My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose
In honor of Valentine’s Day this month, I wanted to share my favorite poem.
Armor of God Series: Be Strong in the Lord
Recently in my Bible study, I came across Ephesians 6:10-18 which describes the armor of God. While I’d read the passage before this time it really struck a chord in my heart. I’d heard of…
Let it go
Let it go, let it go…we all recognize the theme song from Frozen. Recently, I was watching an interview and the actress shared how she’d had a debilitating fear of flying for almost two decades. …
Hall of Faith: Abel, the Genuine
I am excited about this new series we are starting today. If you turn to Hebrews 11, you will find the Hall of Faith, which begins with many individuals we recognize from the Old Testament. The author of…