We are told about John Mark in the book of Acts. Actually he is referred to as “John whose other name was Mark” in three different places of scripture. But who was he? There’s a lot we don’t know! What we do know is: He was raised in a Christian home. He traveled with Barnabas and Saul to fulfill their […]
Paul wrote over half of the New Testament and traveled much of the then known world sharing the gospel, but he also suffered greatly. He didn’t start out this way and before his salvation caused much suffering to believers. He was originally known as Saul, a native of Tarsus and was a Pharisee. We first meet Paul at the stoning […]
While Jesus was hanging on the cross he had a thief on each side of him. One thief denied him and the other believed. He said to the disbelieving thief, “Have you no fear of God?” He asked Jesus to “remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus promised, “Today you will be with me in paradise.” This […]
Peter was a disciple of Jesus, but even then he was often blinded from the truth Jesus taught. Simon was a fisherman when Jesus called him and his brothers to be “fishers of men.” Jesus changed his name to Peter, to mean the rock. We know Simon Peter was married, because Jesus healed his mother-in-law. Peter recognized him as the […]
Back to the Garden is a contemporary Christian song performed by Crowder. The official music video was released in June 2017. The song is on the album American Prodigal. David Wallace Crowder performs as Crowder and has a solo career since 2012. He was the lead vocalist of the David Crowder Band from 1996 until it dissolved in 2012.
Time after time I hear stories of how family members and friends have enabled those that are hurting. The person hurting often becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol or is abusive. However, there loved ones have no idea how to stop this destructive path. Our society is full of examples of this and no better example can be found than […]
We’ve all heard the saying to “turn the other cheek” but that is much easier said than done. When I was in an abusive relationship, I turned one cheek to the other cheek and back to the first one and the pattern continued. I can’t tell you how many times I called out to God “how much more?” What I […]
We’ve dissected some difficult subjects in the past in our conversations on depression, domestic violence and prodigal living. If you’ve read my blog for a while you will know how important music is to me. My Behind the Hymn on Sunday is a very popular feature. We’re going to delve into another subject that is just as important, but not […]
Where are you willing to travel? Currently I am able to travel locally within SC and surrounding states and regionally. Why do you talk so openly about domestic violence, depression, Caregiving, the Prodigal life and other issues you share? I’ve had my own journey and struggled from each of these issues. I share my experiences in hopes that the lessons […]
I recently read a story of a prodigal who also struggled for twenty years. She remarked that she gave her life to Christ and the next morning she was a new person. So many of the issues she’d struggled with were completely taken away. I don’t know why God acts differently with different people. In many ways I wish I […]
The purpose of my ministry and blog is to Tell the Story about overcoming adversity and share inspirational stories through the use of sharing my own struggles and sharing stories using Life Application and Biblical Application. My goal is to offer encouragement and support to other women. Regardless of what your struggle is or the situation{s} you are facing at the […]
What is Rebel to Redeemed? You will notice that my tag line says Rebel to Redeemed, Sharing HIS Kind of Love. So what does Rebel to Redeemed mean? If you look these words up in the dictionary, you will see the following definitions: Rebel—“a person who resists any authority, control or tradition.” {Dictionary.com} Redeemed—“to discharge or fulfill”; “to make amends […]
Leagh has a heart for helping teen girls avoid the same mistakes she’s made. She is available for teen conferences and retreats, mother and daughter banquets and other gatherings of teenagers. Looking for Love in All of the Wrong Places Every little girl dreams of her wedding day. Leagh was one of those, but along the way she fell […]