Movie Review: The Young Messiah
The movie The Young Messiah, is based on the book Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt, by Anne Rice. The story is based on historical information of what life may have been like for Jesus…
Jesus Rebukes His Mother
Last week we joined Mary and Jesus at the wedding in Cana. This week, Jesus has begun this ministry. Jesus is in a house, probably in Capernaum, sharing with many that had come to hear…
Wellness Tuesday: 7 Easy Ways to Get In Your Daily Dose of Vegetables
So we learned over the last two weeks that we needs 2 ½ cups of vegetables a day. Last week discussed how to get in our daily dose of fruit. So how this week let’s…
When Life Doesn’t Matter
Life did not matter anymore. After a suicide attempt, I shut down even more than I had already. I became a shell of a person. In the mean time I went through the motions of…
Behind the Hymn: Man of Sorrows
We are in the Lent season and preparing for Easter Sunday. However, before we can reach the light we must pass through the darkness. Philip P. Bliss wrote both the text and tune to the…
Book Review: It’s Good to be Queen by Liz Curtis Higgs
We know the legend of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. However, have you ever thought of the true story? Everything we know about them comes from thirteen short verses found in 1 Kings in…
A Mother’s Request
The last time we saw Mary and Jesus, he was twelve years old. Now he is about thirty years old. A lot has occurred during this time, although we don’t have a record of what…
Wellness Tuesday: 9 Easy Ways to Get In Your Daily Dose of Fruits
Last week we discussed the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. But, how do we get in the recommended 9 servings a day? I don’t know about you but that seems like a lot to…
How Depression Enhances a Bad Situation
As my relationship deteriorated, my depression increased. I grew to a point that I felt hopeless and overwhelmed. I had no idea how I was going to get out of this situation. There were numerous…
Behind the Song: All Because of God’s Amazing Grace
Stephen Adams felt the call to write gospel music from the tender age of eight years old. By the time he finished college, he was writing and performing with Doug Oldham, the Slaughters, and Bill…
TV Series Review: Fuller House
Growing up in the 80s, I grew up with the girls on Full House. Throughout the years, I have continued to enjoy the sitcom through re-runs. So, I was excited when I discovered that a…
Mary Finds Jesus at the Temple
Over a decade has passed since we last saw Jesus and his parents, Mary and Joseph. The family was fleeing to Egypt the last time we checked in with them. We’re not told what happened…
Wellness Tuesday: 9 Reasons Fruits and Vegetables are Important
We’ve all heard the importance of eating fruit and vegetables on a daily basis. This is often hard to do and most Americans struggle with getting in the proper amount of fruit and…
Sad During the Happiest Times of Life
I’ve shared my story of domestic violence and rebellion already on here. These decisions did not help my already precarious situation. There are a handful of good moments in my relationship with Duncan, but these…
Behind the Song: Sweet Beulah Land
This is the song my dear friend was asking me to find, but she was so pleased to re-discover Beulah Land, Is This Not the Land of Beulah and Dwelling in Beulah Land. Sweet Beulah…
Movie Review: Risen
Risen is the first of a quartet of Christian films debuting this Lent and Easter season. The film begins with the earthquake and death of Jesus. Roman Military Tribune Clavius, the right hand of Pontius…
Book Review: Mercy’s Rain
Mercy Roller has been living a lie. Her father, the Pastor, is abusive, cruel and evil. Taking justice into her own hands, she is abandoned by the very church community that should have protected…
The Wise Men Visit
The years passed by and Mary, Joseph and Jesus probably found a house somewhere to live or rent. They settled into a routine of daily life and Jesus continued to grow. The traditional belief is…
Wellness Tuesday: 9 Breakfast Foods to Cook in Advance
We’ve been discussing breakfast this month. We’ve talked about how to prepare ahead of time, quick and easy foods to eat and the importance of breakfast. So what are foods you can cook over the…
14 Signs of Depression
I’m taking a break from my story, to share some signs of depression. How do you know if you or someone you love are depressed or just a little blue? Have you dealt with any…