Hymn Story: Jesus Loves Even Me
Philip Bliss attended a service where the hymn O How I Love Jesus was sung repeatedly. After the service, he remarked, “Have I not been singing enough about my poor love for Jesus and shall…
Names of God: Creator
A creator is someone who brings something into being. In the book of Genesis, we are told “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” {Genesis 1:1} The Lord is referred to as…
Book Review: A Return of Devotion
Daphne Blakemoor has happily lived in her secluded world for twelve years. When ownership of the home where she serves as housekeeper passes on, and the new marquis has an undeniable connection to her past,…
Let Your Light Shine
There are times when life seems to stand still and it is easy to grow discouraged and pessimistic. There have been times when I wondered if life would ever move forward or if my life…
Faithful Heroes: Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman became known as the Moses of the Underground Railroad. She relied on her faith to lead the slaves to freedom through a tumultuous time. But, who was Harriet Tubman? She was born on…
Hymn Story: I’d Rather Have Jesus
George Beverly Shea is known for his strong, booming baritone voice. He ministered alongside Billy Graham and Cliff Barrows, often singing right before Rev. Graham stepped to the podium. One of his best known songs,…
Names of God: Ancient of Days
The word ancient means having had an existence of many years or having the qualities of long existence. The term ancient of days was used three times in the book of Daniel. I beheld till…
Book Review: Growing Forward When You Can’t Go Back
Whether you are hurting, lost or just hoping to move forward Laurie Pawlik will walk you through healing from hurt and loss in her new book Growing Forward When You Can’t Go Back. https://amzn.to/2RX7OFO I’d…
Draw Closer to God and Watch Him Work
The other week, our pastor closed the service with the message to draw closer to God and watch Him work. The pastor, shared the story of being in need of a job and several other…
Faithful Heroes: William and Catherine Booth
William and Catherine Booth founded The Salvation Army. William Booth was born on April 10, 1829 in Nottingham, England. He was the son of Samuel and Mary Moss Booth. William was fourteen years old when…
Hymn Story: Take the Name of Jesus with You
Lydia Baxter lived her life in bed as an invalid for the majority of her adult life. However, she is said to have had a “cheerful and patient” manner. She was born on September 2,…
Names of God: Alpha and Omega
The Alpha and Omega means the first and the last Alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. Alpha means beginning, creation and origination Omega means the extreme; final part;…
Book Review: The Curse of Misty Wayfair
Thea Reed vowed to find her mother one day after being left at an orphanage. As a grown woman, she finds herself in Pleasant Valley, Wisconsin in 1908. She uses her skills as a photographer…
Put God First in All Things
Several weeks ago, we had a missionary from the church I attend, who came to speak and share how the Lord was working. In closing, she reminded us “Put God first in all things.” She…
Faithful Heroes: G.K. Chesterton
G.K. Chesterton was an English writer, poet, philospoher, dramatist, journalist, orator, biographer, art and literary critic and lay theologian. He is often referred to as the “prince of paradox”. Time magazine has observed of his…
Faithful Heroes: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Was a pastor who became a leading figure in the Civil Rights movement. He was born to Martin Luther King, Sr and Alberta Williams King on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta,…
Hymn Stories: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Helen Lemmel was a gift singer and musician, a gift her parents recognized while she was still young. She was born on November 14, 1864, in Wardle, England to a Methodist minister and his wife.…
Names of God: Almighty God
Almighty God is written in the Hebrew Bible as El Shaddai Almighty means “having complete power or omnipotent” Meaning is believed to be “God, the All-Powerful One” or “The Mighty One of Jacob” “by the…
When We Hold On too Tightly
Six months after having to move suddenly, I still find myself struggling to accept the way everything happened. On more than one occasion, I have asked myself if I held on too tightly to the…
Faithful Heroes: Corrie ten Boom
Corrie ten Boom dedicated her life to serving Christ. She traveled the world sharing her testimony of surviving the concentration camps and extending a hand of forgiveness. Cornelia ten Boom was born on April 15,…