Second Chances: Zacchaeus
When you hear the name Zacchaeus what is the first thing you think of? It is probably the children’s song we learn, “Zacchaeus was a wee little man and a wee little man…
In the Struggle: You Are What You Eat
Recently, a friend of mine posted a picture of this sign. The sign says, “what you eat in private, you wear in public.” This really gave me pause to stop and think. How many times…
Rebel to Redeemed: Battling with God
Duncan* was slowly wheedling himself into my life. Several times I tried to pull back, but he and his sister, continued to push and would not leave me alone. I fell for their act that…
Behind the Hymn: My Faith Has Found a Resting Place
This week’s hymn was inspired by a very special man, who had a great love for music but an even greater love for God. Although I only knew him the last year of his life,…
Cedar Cove TV Review
Cedar Cove is returning to the Hallmark Channel tonight. I am reposting the review I wrote after the first season. If you’ve not seen the series, I encourage you to tune in. The books…
Second Chances: Samson
Samson may seem an illogical choice for a second chance, but we will see that God did indeed permit him to have a second chance. So who was Samson? His story begins with his parents…
In the Struggle: My Favorite Walking Partner
Last week, I shared the importance of having a walking partner. Today, I want to tell you about my favorite walking partner and the reasons why. My favorite walking partner is God. I can tell…
Rebel to Redeemed: Meeting the Enemy
I was going through my life and day to day activities. I was enjoying the life of a Casual Christian, but not putting any other effort into my relationship with God. I was busy finishing…
Behind the Hymn: Great is Thy Faithfulness
God wants to show us His faithfulness, but sometimes we have to surrender all before He can prove that He is faithful to us. Great is Thy Faithfulness was written by Thomas Obadiah Chisholm as…
Behind the Song: The Longer I Serve Him {The Sweeter He Grows}
This week this song has played through my heart and mind over and over again. I have performed this song numerous times over the years, but this week the song has ministered to me. The…
Movie Review: Faith of Our Fathers
Are you looking for a reminder of that Patriot spirit? In our world today, the media portrays that the Patriot spirit is slipping away. However, Faith of our Fathers shows that spirit is still alive. …
Second Chances: Joseph
Last week we took a look at the second chances God gave Jacob. Today let’s look at his favorite son, Joseph. Joseph was the first son born of his mother, Rachel. He had ten half-brothers…
7 Benefits of a Walking Partner
Last night I went walking with a friend. While we would like to walk on a more regular basis, coordinating our schedules have made this difficult at times. However, I’ve discovered that a walking partner…
Rebel to Redeemed: Running from Destiny
Last week, I shared about my call to serve. However, I wasn’t ready to answer that call. I was perfectly happy with my life at that time. Years ago I used to sing a song…
Behind the Hymn: My Country Tis of Thee
In honor of the 4th of July yesterday, I wanted to share the story behind one of our beloved Patriotic hymns. My Country Tis of Thee is a popular Patriotic hymn, after our national…
Movie Review: The Ultimate Life
Happy 4th of July! I want to re-run this review for a movie now available on DVD and shown on cable TV. If you are looking for a good movie on this holiday, here is…
Second Chances: Jacob
The story of Jacob takes up half of the book of Genesis in the Bible. He is the patriarch of the Israelites. Jacob comes into the world grasping the heel of his brother, Esau. God…
In the Struggle: Planning Ahead
This past week I took a trip several hours away. I realized during the trip that I should have planned ahead when it came to my meals. Two of my meals were fast food. I…
Rebel to Redeemed: The Call to Serve
Following Daddy’s death, I was very angry. I was especially angry at God. I couldn’t understand why he would take my Daddy when he had so much going for him. I really struggled with this,…
Behind the Hymn: I Surrender All
Surrendering it all to God is not easy. As I’m sharing my Rebel to Redeemed story, I am sharing my struggle to surrender it all to God over the course of my life. Many of…