Hymn Story: Shall We Gather at the River
The hymn was written in 1864, by Robert Lowry, a poet and composer. Lowry was born in Philadelphia on March 12, 1826. From an early age he showed a great love for music. He served…
Wives of King David: Ahinoam of Jezreel
Ahinoam was the first wife David married after he left Michal to flee for his life. She is always listed as Ahinoam of Jezreel. She is often confused with “Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz” {1 Samuel…
Wellness Tuesday: Treatment for PCOS
I’ve been sharing a little bit about PCOS {polycystic ovarian syndrome}. We’ve discussed the symptoms, causes and complications over the last few weeks. So how do you deal with PCOS? Well, first see a medical…
When Joy Won’t Come
So what do we do when joy won’t come? Often, we have to force ourselves to keep putting one foot in front of another and move forward. Instead, we may want to curl up in…
Hymn Story: Jesus Paid It All
Elvina Mable Hall was born in 1818 in Alexandria, Virginia. She was twice married, to Richard Hall and later to Rev. Thomas Myers. She died in 1899. She said the hymn was “written on the…
Wives of King David: Michal, the wife who loved and hated
Michal was the younger daughter of King Saul. Her story is the only one that comes to us in several different parts. David has already slain Goliath and become best friends with King Saul’s son,…
Wellness Tuesday: PCOS—A Deeper Look
Last week, I shared some of the symptoms of PCOS. Let’s take a deeper look this week at the causes and complications of PCOS. Medical personnel are unsure of the exact causes of PCOS. Genetics…
Finding Joy in a Sad World
We live in a world that says “don’t worry, be happy.” When we are depressed, happiness is hard to find. Not because we don’t want to be happy, but because it doesn’t come. There are…
Hymn Story: At the Cross
This popular hymn was written by Isaac Watts. Watts was born in 1674 and died in 1748. He would become a pastor and wrote poems and hymns to go with his sermons. He wrote over…
King David
King David is one of the most interesting men in scripture. He transforms from a young shepherd boy, to a confident teen that slays Goliath, into a man on the run for his life, and…
Wellness Tuesday: Symptoms of PCOS
Last week, I shared a little bit about my struggle with PCOS. So what are some of the symptoms found in PCOS? Often signs may be found after the first menstrual cycle in a teen. …
Understanding the Effects of Depression on Others
When we are depressed, it is easy to think no one can notice. If they do notice, than they aren’t going to care because it doesn’t affect them. However, depression does affect others. At work…
Song Story: Peace in the Valley
This beautiful song was written by Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey in 1937. Dorsey was born on July 1, 1899 in Villa Rica, Georgia. The 1930s were a difficult time for him. In 1930, his wife…
Genealogy of Jesus: Sarah, Had to Wait for her Blessing
Sarah was the wife of Abraham {as well as being his half-sister}. We are told that she was beautiful and twice she and Abraham lied to powerful rulers about their relationship. When God told…
Wellness Tuesday: The Weight Loss Catch 22
As a teenager, I dealt with issues that resulted from PCOS {polycystic ovary syndrome}. After gaining the extra poundage, these issues have only been magnetized. Having PCOS feels like a catch 22. Why? Well, losing…
Understanding My Self
I find personality types very interesting. This is one of the few interest Mama and I have in common. Through my counseling and my own interest, which led to self-study, I began to learn more…
Song Story: Give Me That Old Time Religion
Have you ever felt unfulfilled in your life? That was the struggle with Charles Davis Tillman. Born shortly after the end of the Civil War, to a Methodist Minister and his wife, he struggled to…
Genealogy of Jesus: The Different Faces of Rebekah
Isaac, son of Abraham, needed a wife but did not want to find one among the Canaanites, where they were living. A servant was sent to find a wife. When he arrived in Abraham’s homeland,…
Wellness Tuesday: Praying through the Battle
I’ve shared with you about my First Place 4 Health group and how much I loved them. However, I moved in the last year and I am too far to join them for regular meetings. …
Learning to Be Honest with Myself
To deal with my depression, I had to do the hard work to pull back the layers. A huge part of this included learning to be honest with myself. I had to be honest with…