This popular Christmas carol was originally thought to have been written by Martin Luther for his own children and later passed on to German mothers. That legend has since been disproven. The first two stanza’s…
Last week I shared 5 exercises for lower back pain. This week, let’s look at exercises for upper back pain. Again, consult a physician before trying any type of exercise. Lying knee twists– Lie on…
Leaving an abusive situation is dangerous. Often the abusive partner becomes enraged and the abuse is even more dangerous and at an all-time high. When leaving, take every precaution necessary. This includes: Leave when the…
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come is a harvest hymn that was written in 1844. The song was written by Henry Alford. In the days when most people survived off of the land, they understood the…
For years I have dealt with significant back pain. This has been a Catch-22 because I need to lose weight, yet I often injure my back when exercising. I move frequently in my job…
Abuse shelters are there to help women and children escaping an abusive relationship. Unfortunately, many work on minuscule budgets and staff. The shelters want to do more but are unable to due to financial concerns…
Have Thine Own Way, Lord was written by Adelaide A. Pollard. Born in 1862 Iowa, she had a gift for writing prose, poetry, hymns and even articles. Her birth name was Sarah, but she strongly…
I’m NOT diabetic or pre-diabetic, but realized when I recently took my blood sugar that I was close to being pre-diabetic. I’ve seen the negative effects of diabetes on others. I know I don’t want…
I’ve been discussing plans on leaving and financial tips to leave a domestic violence situation. Today, I want to discuss staying in a relationship. I know…you’re shaking your head and wondering why.…
Thomas Andrew Dorsey experienced tremendous loss and sadness when he received word that his wife and newborn son died. In August 1932, at the time of their death he was at a revival meeting in…
Stress is a major factor in life. Some people handle stress better than others. There are some types of stress I handle better than others. Some reasons to reduce stress in life are: Lowering our…
Planning to leave an abusive relationship can be very scary. There are so many questions and so much fear playing on already frayed emotions. So how can you safely prepare to leave? Pray and ask…
When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder was written by James Milton Black in 1893. The story goes that when the time came to take roll in his Sunday School class, a little girl…
I recently wrote about my visit to the doctor. There is more to the story I want to share. When I went to see the doctor, I was stressed out. I was waiting for word…
One important factor that prevents women from leaving a domestic violent situation is finances. They have no way to provide for themselves and their children and feel they have no option other than to stay.…
The happy song, In the Sweet By and By, came from a moment of depression. Joseph Webster, a composer, was friends with Dr. Sandford Bennett. Joseph Webster was born in the east in 1819. As…
As I struggle with the extra weight I’m carrying and trying to change my habits, I’m discovering there are numerous reasons to care for myself. Several of these are: Depression stays down when I care…
Watching a child, sibling, parent or friend that you love being abused is one of the most difficult thing. More than anything you want to protect them and even shake…
Have you ever been under so much stress that it caused a mental breakdown? That’s what happened to William Cowper {pronounced Cooper} while preparing for his bar exam. His breakdown was so complete that he…
The Widow of Saunders Creek is another book by Tracey Bateman, author of The Color of the Soul and Freedom of the Soul. Corrie Saunders is mourning the loss of her Army husband, Jarrod. …