Wellness Tuesday: Sodium vs. Salt
We’ve been taking a look at sodium the last few weeks, so as we wrap up let’s discuss the difference in sodium and salt. According the FDA, the words salt and sodium are interchangeable and…
Understanding I have worth
Slowly as I pulled back the layers and made the necessary changes, I noticed more changes. I began to have more self-confidence. With self-confidence my self-esteem seemed to improve. There were often times I had…
Hymn Story: Be Thou My Vision
Saint Dallan Forgaill, wrote the text “Rop tú mo Baile”, in the 6th Century. Mary Elizabeth Byrne, founder of the Irish Text Society, translated the Old Irish Text into English in 1905. Seven…
Wives of King David: Abital
Abital was with David while he was in Hebron and King of Judah. Her name means my father is the dew. She was the mother of Shephatiah. Due to the birth order of her…
Wellness Tuesday: How do I cut sodium from my diet?
I’ve been taking you on my journey to learn about sodium. We’ve discussed what it is, how it affects us and where it is found. So, now let’s take a look at how to cut…
Changing Self Talk
“You’re stupid,” crept into my mind. For years this was the soundtrack that continuously played in my head. “No you’re not. You just made a simple mistake,” I said. “Wow, I am changing,” I thought.…
Hymn Story: Trust and Obey
John H. Sammis was born in 1846 in Brooklyn, New York. He was a successful businessman, Presbyterian minister, taught at the Bible Institute of Los Angeles and wrote more than 100 hymns. He died in…
Wives of King David: Haggith
Haggith is mentioned three times in the old testament in the line of David’s wives. {2 Samuel 3:4; 1 Kings 1-2; 1 Chronicles 3:2} According to Wikipedia her name means festive. One wonders if…
Wellness Tuesday: Where is the Sodium?
According to Heart.org, approximately 75% of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods and restaurant foods. Food labels cannot claim a product is “Healthy” if it has 480mg per labeled serving or more than…
Seeing the Change
After asking “God please help me to find the joy only you can provide,” I began to see a change. I’m not saying that I’m perfect and life never gets difficult. There are times when…
Hymn Story: Heavenly Sunlight
Henry Jeffreys Zelley, a Methodist minister, wrote the song in 1899. Born in 1859, Rev. Zelley served in ministry for over 50 years. He was considered a Bible scholar and also known to write poetry…
Wives of King David: Maacah, daughter of Talmai king of Geshur
Maacah {also seen as Maakah} is identified as the daughter of Talmai, King of Geshur. Her marriage with David was probably an alliance between David and the King of Geshur. The only reference I could…
Wellness Tuesday: How do I figure out sodium?
Last week, we began to look at what sodium is. However, there is so much we still don’t know about the substance used to increase the taste of food. So, let’s continue learning more about…
The Untold Story: The Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key We all know our National Anthem, but do you know how it originated? The author, Francis Scott Key, was at Fort McHenry when the British Royal Navy bombed the fort in 1814.…
Happy Fourth of July
Happy Fourth of July!!! I hope you enjoy this rendition of God Bless America! Photos Courtesy of MorgueFile
Hymn Story: Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory
Strife hung in the air throughout the American Civil War. Wife and mother, Julia Ward Howe, heard the troops singing a song, John Brown’s Body. She was impressed with the catchy tune, but not the…
Song Story: God Bless America
Irving Berlin’s patriotic love song to his adopted homeland was hidden away for over twenty years before being publicly made known. Irving Berlin was a Russian immigrant living in New York City. Growing up, Berlin…
Wives of King David: Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel
We first meet Abigail in connection with her first husband, Nabal of Carmel. Nabal is described in 1 Samuel 25 as surly and mean in his dealing. In contrast, Abigail…
Wellness Tuesday: What is sodium?
I often have issues with my feet swelling. This is especially true when I’ve had too much sodium. Often, when I look at the nutrition facts on food packaging I am surprised by the amount…
Asking God to Help find Joy only He can Provide
I was in a Bible Study in which we were discussing the fruits of the spirit. One of the fruits of the spirit is joy. The sentiment that stayed with me is that joy…