Behind the Hymn: All Hail King Jesus
Dave Moody was preparing for the worship service he was to lead that evening in 1977. He sat down at the piano and began to worship God. A song came to him, and as he…
One Last Chance: The Israelite Children
The book of Genesis ends with Joseph moving his family to Egypt. In the beginning of Exodus, a few hundred years have passed. The Israelites are now slaves to the Egyptians. However, God sends Moses…
Wellness Tuesday: Climbing Hills Strengthens Legs
We have a lot of hills around the house. The other day I was putting lotion on my legs and felt how muscular my calves and thighs felt. I realized that this was due to…
Rebel to Redeemed: Discovering Who I Am
For the first time in years, I began to discover that my hopes and dreams were still there and they were still the same that they had been for years. I read a lot of…
Behind the Hymn: Majesty
This is Mama’s favorite song. In honor of her birthday this week, I thought I would cover the history of this song of praise. The song was written by Jack William Hayford, who is a…
One Last Chance: Er and Onan
Er and Onan were the sons of Judah. In case we need a refresher course, Judah was the son of Jacob and Leah. He was one of Joseph’s brothers. Jesus ancestry was through the line…
10 Ways for Motivation to Exercise
I’ve shared my struggle since getting off track. I’ve been working through my schedule changes and other distractions to resume my weight loss regimen. One big issue is finding the proper…
Rebel to Redeemed: Finding Forgiveness
I realized part of the healing process was finding forgiveness. This was far from easy. My emotions ranged from loving Duncan* to hating him. I realized that I had to allow myself to feel regardless…
Behind the Song: The King is Coming
Recently, I heard a sermon relating the first days of the church of Christ to the uncertainty of our future as Christians in this world. The sermon ended by assuring us that although we…
Book Review: Dear Mary
Having read Sarah Jakes Colliding with Destiny I was excited to read her next book, Dear Mary. Dear Mary are letters written to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, interspersing her life with examples of current…
One Last Chance: Lot’s Wife
The story of Lot and his wife are interspersed with the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot was the nephew to Abraham. He and his uncle travelled for a while, before going their separate ways.…
Wellness Tuesday: 10 Healthy Ways to Curb the Appetite
I have a healthy appetite and enjoy eating. I’ve shared with you before that I want to do lose weight in a healthy and sensible manner and not depend on a lot of pills or…
Rebel to Redeemed: Finding Healing
I tried to handle things myself after the end of my marriage to Sean* and realized this was not a wise decision. Instead of dealing with what I felt, I suppressed it and became angry…
Behind the Song: The Savior is Waiting
This hymn was written by Ralph Carmichael in the mid-1950s. Mr. Carmichael shares that his pastor, Lester Harnish, requested he write a new hymn to be used as an invitation each night for the upcoming…
One Last Chance: Sodom and Gomorrah
When one thinks of sin, often Sodom and Gomorrah is the first place to come to mind. Genesis 13 tells us “the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord.” A battle among…
Wellness Tuesday: Schedule Changes Wreak Havoc with Weight Loss
I’ve been thrown off track and changes in my schedule have not helped. Some of these changes have been temporary, including a two month stint working 3rd shift. I’m a natural night owl, so I…
Rebel to Redeemed: Discovering Where I Fit In
I was home, but I had no idea where I fit in. I felt like an outsider. I felt as if I were an interloper on someone else’s life. The first two months back, I…
Behind the Song: Burdens Are Lifted At Calvary
This hymn was written in 1952 by Rev. John M. Moore. Rev. Moore was born in Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland on September 1, 1925. He shares that he was raised by godly parents and…
Movie Review: 90 Minutes in Heaven
Having heard Don Piper speak, I was enticed to read his books several years ago. I knew this would be a powerful movie based on his testimony. The movie shows the power of overcoming and…
One Last Chance: Cain
We are looking at those that God only gave one last chance. Cain was the first born son of Adam and Eve. After his birth, Eve said “with the help of the Lord, I have…