Begin with Baby Steps
After two months of hurting and barely making it through each day, I realized that life goes on. I had a loved one that prompted me to move back into society. No, I didn’t jump…
Behind the Hymn: Rescue the Perishing
Rescue the Perishing was written by Fanny Crosby in 1869. This hymn became the theme song for the home mission’s movement. Crosby was attending weekly meetings by the interdenominational New York City Mission in July…
My Harshest Critic
I am my harshest critic. There are times I beat myself up for saying the wrong thing or something I did. However, often the other people involved often do not give my faux pas a…
It’s Okay to Hurt
Today, I am starting a new topic on Monday’s: Hope and Encouragement for the Hurting and Brokenhearted. At some point we all hurt or are brokenhearted from circumstances in our lives whether it is the loss…
Behind the Hymn: Pass It On
Recently, I heard Dr. David Jeremiah discuss the origins and popularity of this song and it sparked my interest. So, I thought this would be a wonderful time to explore this beautiful hymn. Kurt Kaiser,…
Put Others First
As we wrap up our series on His Kind of Love, I want to share with you the story of two friends of mine. I have one acquaintance that every conversation is about her. Regardless…
What is Your Legacy?
I recently discovered that a great-aunt I had not seen in decades died weeks before turning 100 years old. I had so many family history questions I wish she’d answered but numerous request over the…
Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus
Last week, we took a look at the last mention of Joseph by name or reference. This was when Jesus was twelve at the temple. The majority of what we know about the childhood of…
Behind the Hymn: All the Way the Savior Leads Me
All the Way the Savior Leads Me is one of the songs that runs through my mind at times. The hymn was written in 1875 by Fanny Crosby. “A frequently told story about this hymn…
Minimize Anxiety & Start the New Year on a Positive Note by Jennifer Scott
Jennifer Scott joins us today to share tips on how to deal with anxiety. Welcome, Jennifer! Minimize Anxiety and Start the New Year on a Positive Note by Jennifer Scott A new year is…
His Kind of Love: Encourage one another
Whether you hang out with a group of friends or on social media you will see individuals encouraging one another while others tear down one another. Tearing down and destroying is destructive. On the other…
Will It Matter 100 Years from Now?
Recently I was watching a biography on President Ronald Reagan. In the documentary, they were discussing how then Governor Reagan had written a speech for the burial of a time capsule back in 1976. .…
Joseph, Searches for Jesus
Last week, Joseph fled with his family to Egypt before returning to Nazareth once it was safe to return. We are not told how old Jesus is when they returned, but he is still at…
Behind the Christmas Song: We Three Kings
In honor of Epiphany, which we just celebrated, I thought We Three Kings would be a great song to take a closer look at. We Three Kings describes the journey of the Wise Men to…
TV Series Review: The Crown
The Crown is a great series for all those fans that love and miss Downton Abbey. The Crown is of the same caliber of filmtelling as Downtown Abbey and a new series not to be…
His Kind of Love: Spur one another on
I have been blessed to have mentors that have encouraged me and pushed me out of my comfort zone. This hasn’t been because they didn’t love me, but for the opposite reason. They did love…
What is Your Validation?
Recently, I was listening to a Podcast and the speaker was discussing meeting his goals as a writer, however he did not find peace and joy. He continued to want more and more and searched…