Negative Self Talk
“You’re stupid,” I’d heard that and numerous other put downs over the years of domestic violence. So much so that I began to believe it. Anything I did something that internal voice would whisper “You’re…
Song Story: He is Lord
This is a tune I’ve sung for as long as I can remember. However, there is so much meaning about our faith packed into this short tune. The song was written by Rev. Marvin V.…
Genealogy of Jesus: The Wife of Uriah
In the genealogy of Jesus, mentioned in Matthew 1, we are told “David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife.” We know from the Biblical account found in 2 Samuel 11,…
Wellness Tuesday: 9 Ways to Eat Fruits and Vegetables You Don’t Like
We’ve been discussing fruits and vegetables the last few weeks. However, how can you get them in when you don’t like fruits and vegetables? Some ideas include? Include them in soups, casseroles and breads that…
Warning signs of suicide
Last week I shared the risk factors of suicide. This week I want to share the warning signs for you. A sudden switch from being very sad to being very calm or appearing to be…
Behind the Song: Arise My Love
Arise, My Love is a popular contemporary Easter song depicting the resurrection. The song is a hit for the Christian group Newsong, who are also known for the Christmas hit, Christmas Shoes. Eddie Carswell, is…
Genealogy of Jesus: Mary, the Mother of Jesus
Last week, we finished studying the life of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. This week we are starting a new study on the women in the Genealogy of Jesus. The five women mentioned by name…
Wellness Tuesday: What are non-Starchy Vegetables?
Last week we discussed starchy vegetables. So what are non-starchy vegetables? These are the vegetables we should be eating the most These are mainly found on the flowering part of the plant. Non-Starchy vegetables include?…
Risk Factors of Suicide
I’ve been sharing my own struggles with depression and even how I was stopped from a suicide attempt. So what are some risk factors of suicide? One or more prior suicide attempts Family history of…
Hymn Story: Low in the Grave He Lay
Robert Lowry was born in Philadelphia on March 12, 1826. He graduated from Bucknell University and became a Baptist minister. In 1868, he became editor of the Sunday School hymn books, having succeeded William B.…
Miracles from Heaven movie review
Last weekend, I had the chance to see Miracles from Heaven and it is a movie you don’t want to miss. The story is based on real life events. Anna Beam mysteriously becomes ill one…
Mary Continued to Pray
We last saw Mary at the crucifixion of Jesus. She is mentioned one more time in scripture after this. Jesus has died on the cross, been sealed in the tomb, and Easter Sunday has occurred. …
Wellness Tuesday: What are Starchy Vegetables?
I mentioned last week starchy vegetables, but what are they? I’ll admit this is one area that I really struggle with and one of the reasons I’m writing about it. Sadly, many of my favorite…
The Aftermath of Suicide
I’ve shared my own struggles with suicide and easing the pain I felt. The world was shocked in August 2014, when it was revealed that comedian Robin Williams death was a result of suicide. Often…
Hymn Story: Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Christ the Lord is Risen Today celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the conquering of death, when Jesus rose from the grave. Christ the Lord is Risen Today was written…
Mary, How Did You Feel?–Part 2
Mary, How Did You Feel?–Part 2 As his ministry began Turning the water into wine Learning to walk on water Oh Mary, how did you feel? Ministering to the thousands Feeding hundreds…
Mary at the Crucifixion
We last saw Mary being rebuked by Jesus, when she came to him out of concern. Several years have passed during which Jesus was in the depths of his ministry. We’re not told which events…
Wellness Tuesday: 7 Tips for Choosing the Best Vegetables
We’ve discussed how to get in our daily dose of vegetables. However, how do we know which vegetables are best for us? Some lessons I’ve learned are: The greener the vegetable the better it is…
God Has Better Plans
I’d given up on life in those years of living in domestic violence. Inside I was dead. So much so that I’d formulated a plan to take my life. One day, I was fired after…
Hymn Story: At Calvary
I’ve sung this song for years, but until I began to write this article I had no idea the story behind the song. The interesting factor! We are singing the author’s testimony. William R. Newell…