Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
David is on the run from King Saul when he meets Abigail. She is described as discerning and beautiful. {1 Samuel 25:3} They first meet when David asked Abigail’s husband, Nabal, to find favor in his eyes and come on a feast day. However, Nabal refused. Abigail, upon hearing of the news, prepares a meal and goes out to meet […]
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Sweeter as the Days Goes By was written by Genser Smith. The song has a 1984 copyright with LeFevre-Sing Publishing. The sweet hymn is often performed in the Gaither Homecoming videos. I’ve been unable to find any additional information on Genser Smith or the song. However, I love the lyrics and the reminder “The more I trust Him, the more […]
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Jehovah Eli means the Lord is God. The Lord is my rock, my fortressand my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shieldand the hornof my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2
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When Sophie Deiner returns to the Amish community few welcome her back. As she recovers from an illness, she befriends a group of migrant workers and begins to advocate on their behalf, opposing her ex-boyfriend. While Sophie enjoys her respite the quilt shop owner, Jane Berger, shares the story of her Amish ancestors and the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. […]
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Michal is King Saul’s younger daughter. {1 Samuel 14:49} At first King Saul’s older daughter, Merab, was promised to David after he defeated Goliath. Later, Merab was married to Adriel the Meholathite. {1 Samuel 18:17} Michal loved David {1 Samuel 18:20} so Saul then invited David to marry Michel, but he stated he was a poor man and could not […]
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We just celebrated the 4th of July over the weekend. Today I want to share the story behind one of our patriotic songs, Yankee Doodle Dandy. We all think about the Revolutionary War when we hear the song, however, the folk song dates back to even before the Revolutionary War. Yankee Doodle Dandy dates back to the Seven Years War. […]
Read moreIt is my joy to announce the recent release of my first prayer book. This is 90 Breath Prayers for the Healthcare Professional. These prayers are short and cover a variety of situations. Also, the accompanying 90 Day Breath Prayer journal just released. Now you can write your own breath prayers. 90 Breath Prayers for the Healthcare Professional is the […]
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Elkanah is an Ephrathite and has two wives. The first is Hannah, who is childless, and the second is Peninnah, who has children. {1 Samuel 1:1-2} Each year they go to Shiloh to offer their sacrifice. To Peninnah and her children, Elkanah gave a portion but to Hannah he gave a double portion “because he loved her”. However, Peninnah enjoys […]
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He Keep Me Singing is sometimes also referred to as Sweetest Name I know. The song was written by Luther B. Bridgers. Bridgers was born on February 14, 1884 in Margarettsville, North Carolina. He grew up assisting their father with revival meetings. He became an ordained minister in 1908-1909 after completing his training at Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky. He […]
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He Keep Me Singing is sometimes also referred to as Sweetest Name I know. The song was written by Luther B. Bridgers. Bridgers was born on February 14, 1884 in Margarettsville, North Carolina. He grew up assisting their father with revival meetings. He became an ordained minister in 1908-1909 after completing his training at Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky. He […]
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Jehovah Chereb means the Lord the Sword. “Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD, the shield of your help, and the sword of your triumph! Your enemies shall come fawning to you, and you shall tread upon their backs.”. Deuteronomy 33:29
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Bible Promises and Prayers for Children provide beautiful devotions and prayers for children which families can read together. The devotions and prayers are short and easy to read and would make for a wonderful family time. There are also additional chapters to meditate on and questions provided for deeper discussion. This is a beautiful book and would be an asset […]
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Ruth is a widowed woman living in her home country of Moab, when we first meet her. She decides not to return home to her parents but to accompany her mother-in-law, Naomi, back to her homeland. She makes the impassioned promise of “Where you go I will go and your people will be my people” to her mother-in-law. When they […]
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Happy Father’s Day to all our Fathers. This song story is about the best Father of all. The Lord our God. Good Good Father refers to all the ways the Lord loves his children. It’s because of who he is, not who we are. The song was written by written by Pat Barrett and Tony Brown and recorded by Chris […]
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Jehovah Chatsahi means to be or to exist. The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
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How to Listen So Your Kids Will talk is full of communication tips to allow children to express themselves in a healthy manner, ways to affirm their strengths and guidance on how to navigate conflict. This book provides a number of tips and suggestions which will not only help in discussing matters with your children, but also with others in […]
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Jochebed was the daughter of Levi. {Numbers 26:59} She is the wife of Amram and also believed to be his aunt. {Exodus 6:20} Amram and Jochebed had three children Aaron, Miriam and Moses. The little we know about this couple comes from Moses birth story. Pharaoh decreed all baby boys thrown into the Nile. He feared the Jewish people would […]
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Open my eyes that I may see was written by Clara H. Scott. She was born in Elk Grove, Illinois on December 3, 1841. In 1856, Scott attended the first Music Institute held by C.M. Cady. She married in 1861 Henry Clay Scott. She wrote at least twenty hymns and published The Royal Anthem Book in 1882, the first anthem […]
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Jehovah Bara means Lord creator—created out of nothing. The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. Isaiah 40:28
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It is my pleasure to welcome Susan K. Beatty. She shares about her new book, her daughters fight against cancer, and how it inspired her series. I know she will be a blessing to you today. Leagh Among the most terrifying words today are: You have cancer. When our thirty-one-year-old daughter told us, “I have breast cancer,” shock dropped us […]
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