Behind the Song: Dwelling in Beulah Land
This is one of the better known versions of a Beulah Land song to people today. The song was written by C. Austin Miles. After attending the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and the University of…
Anna Praises God
Luke 2:36-38 (ASV) And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age. and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. Anna…
Wellness Tuesday: How to Prepare ahead of Time for Breakfast
I’ve shared about the importance of breakfast and ideas for a quick and easy breakfast. So what if your time is limited in the mornings? I’m not a morning person so planning ahead of time…
7 Types of Depression
We all have moments when we are down or blue. What are some of the types of depression people struggle with? Major depression—must have severe symptoms that affect your day to day life Manic depression—mood…
Behind the Hymn: Is this not the land of Beulah
Not a lot is known about this hymn. The records in the public domain attribute the song to William Hunter and states he wrote the song sometime before 1884. However, other records credit William B.…
Book Review: Hope for the Laid Off Devotionals
Are you dealing with a lay off or unemployment? Do you know someone that is? Having dealt with two stints of unemployment in a three-year period, I know how frustrating and discouraging this can be…
Simeon Predicts the Child’s Future
After eight days passed, Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple for circumcision and to offer a sacrifice, per Jewish custom. While at the temple, the family met two very special elders. Luke 2:25-26…
Wellness Tuesday: 9 Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas
Last week, I shared why breakfast is important to eat. So, what are some healthy options for breakfast? If you’re like me you don’t have a lot of time to prepare a meal. Low-fat Yogurt—You…
To Medicate or not Medicate
After I saw the negative health effects lithium had on my body, I resisted taking medicine for my depression. At the time of my initial diagnosis, most of my family were also against medication. This…
Behind the Hymn: Beulah Land
I have a dear friend that is named Beulah. Every time I see her she ask me to sing her song for her. When she first asked I was taken aback by this question and…
The Shepherds Visit
Luke 2:8 (ASV) And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. Shepherds stayed out in the fields tending to the flocks all year…
Wellness Tuesday: 9 Reasons Breakfast is Important
We are told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I have a bad habit of skipping meals on the weekends or when I have a day off. However, I notice that…
Dealing with Depression in the Family
Depression runs in my family. We all have that strongly dominate melancholy gene. I loved Daddy greatly, but his mood swings growing up often took a toll on the family. One moment he could be…
Behind the Hymn: I Need Thee Every Hour
I recently came across this hymn during a devotional and was drawn to the words. I was also reminded that this is not a hymn I hear sung in church very often anymore. Yet, even…
Hymn Story: We’ll Understand It Better By and By
I recently had a friend utter the phrase, “we’ll understand it better by and by” and it reminded me of this hymn. The song was written by Charles Albert Tindley, who was born on July…
The Birth of Jesus
Luke 2:7 {ASV} And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Joseph must…
Wellness Tuesday: 10 Tips to Remember when Eating Out
Last week we discussed the benefits of eating at home. But let’s be honest, you’re going to eat out at some point. So what are some tips to remember when we eat out? Avoid fast…
Depression Changed My Life and Health
The summer after high school were wrought with bad choices. I moved out of my parents for a short period of time. However, the conditions were less than ideal. I returned home in time to…
Journey to Bethlehem
Mary is drawing close to her time to give birth, however she has a long journey ahead of her. Luke 2:1 (ASV) Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree…
Wellness Tuesday: 10 Benefits of Eating at Home
Several weeks ago, I shared the debate of eating out vs. eating in. So what are some of the benefits of eating at home? Why should we eat at home more than eating out? Healthier…