Music Review: The Ball Brothers
If you watch the Gaither’s Homecoming Series, you may recognize the Ball Brothers. For me their performance at church on Sunday was my introduction to this amazing group. The group started out with four brothers. …
Second Chances: David and Bathsheba
We are continuing our study on second chances. We are told that David was a man “after God’s own heart.” However, we are also shown David’s failures and mistakes. Like the rest of us, he…
In the Struggle: The Calories in Eating Out
Recently, I was entering my calories into MyFitnessPal. I was shocked by how many calories were involved in a simple meal at a chain restaurant. Yes, I know that eating out is not as healthy…
Rebel to Redeemed: A Great Loss
Yesterday, was Father’s Day. This is always a bittersweet day. Fifteen years ago, life was finally getting back on track. I was moving forward and putting my divorce behind me. I’d returned to college and…
Behind the Song: I Can Only Imagine
I recently heard someone publicly say they did not like the song, “I Can Only Imagine.” Their reason was that they could not imagine dancing when we get to heaven. The scriptures include several references…
Second Chances: Moses
We’ve been discussing people in the Bible who received a second chance. We’ve already taken a look at the second chances Jonah, Job and Rahab received. Today we’re going to take a look at Moses.…
In the Struggle: 7 Ways Exercise Helps Stress
There are some circumstances that are more difficult than others. Lately, I’ve been dealing with a curve ball I never expected. There are many benefits to exercise, but I’ve seen the importance of exercise when…
Rebel to Redeemed: What Might Have Been
Years ago, there was a popular song released by Little Texas, “What Might Have Been.” Helen Keller said, “When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed…
Behind the Song: I Choose
On Tuesday, I shared how this song had impacted my weight loss journey. I first heard this song several years ago in a church service. I was working my way through a very difficult time…
Second Chances: Rahab
Sometimes life and circumstances takes us down roads we would not have chosen. We do not know the reason Rahab became a prostitute, but we do know that God used her and redeemed her. She…
In the Struggle: My Choice
For years I have struggled with my weight. I would take one step forward and five steps back. I seemed to be making more changes inside of myself, than on the outside. When I began…
Rebel to Redeemed: Teenage Rebellion
I am so thankful that my parents trained me in the way I should go. For the most part I did what was asked of me as a child. However, around the time I graduated…
Behind the Song: His Kind of Love
Have you wondered where I got my tag, “Sharing HIS Kind of Love” from? The phrase comes from the song by the same title. His Kind of Love was written by Marijohn Wilkin. For 15…
Music Review: Alone Yet Not Alone
Occasionally, a song will just grab my heart, and minister to me. When this happens, I’ll say “this is a song I have to sing.” That was my reaction the first time I heard the…
Second Chances: Job
There are times when life is hard and I wonder how much more I can take. There have been times when I’ve wondered if I’m being tested the way Job was. Sometimes I’ve wondered how…
In the Struggle Tuesday: Weight Loss Update
Last week, I shared about my First Place 4 Health group. Having a group of women to encourage one another and share with, is a great way to stay motivated. There are times when the…
Rebel to Redeemed: Train Up a Child
Yesterday morning the church I attended honored their graduates. I was touched that in addition to the high school and college graduates, they also honored their kindergarten graduates. I thought about my own training. We…
Behind the Song: One Day at a Time
Many times it is difficult to see the path ahead. All we can do is take things one day at a time. The song “One Day at a Time” was written by Marijohn Wilkin when…
Second Chances Series: Jonah and the Whale
Recently, I heard a sermon on Second Chances. This really touched me, because God has given me a second chance in life, as well as to serve and love him. I was intrigued by the stories…
Struggle Tuesday: Importance of Support Groups
Last Monday evening I attended the celebration for our First Place 4 Health group. When I began attending the group, I knew no one there. However, I quickly made friends. We faced many ups…