Names of Jesus: King of the Jews
Guest Post: The Scent of Christmas by Lynn Watson
Today, it’s my pleasure to welcome Lynn Watson. I love her perspective on celebrating the holidays. She’s also hosting the day over on my Facebook page: Leagh’s Little Bit of Christmas. We’d love to have you join us. The Scent of Christmas When I discovered essential oils twenty years ago it changed the way I read many passages in the […]
Read moreGuest Post: What kind of Christmas tree topper will you use this year? by Becky Van Vleet
It’s a pleasure to host Becky Van Vleet as she shares a Christmas memory and how it inspired her creativity. She’s also hosting the day over on my Facebook page: Leagh’s Little Bit of Christmas. We’d love to have you join us. What kind of Christmas tree topper will you use this year? The tree topper that appears at the […]
Read moreChristmas song Story: The Holly and the Ivy
The Holly and the Ivy is a traditional British folk Christmas carol. The song was published during the early 19th Century. William Hone mentioned the work in his 1823 Ancient Mysteries Described. Holly is found throughout Europe and commonly referenced at Christmastime, often as Christ’s thorn. Since medieval times the plant has been a symbol for the Christian faith. Holy […]
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Guest Post: The Power of Gratitude: A Life Path to Joy, Peace and Contentment by Kenneth O’Neal
The powerful force to change you from a transaction life to a transformed life is gratitude. It is seen as a virtue and a way to express appreciation for the blessings of God. It is the practice of recognizing and appreciating the big and small good things we possess in our lives. Zig Ziglar, iconic American author, and motivational speaker […]
Read moreHymn Story: Praise to the Lord the Almighty
“Praise to the Lord! the Almighty, the King of Creation!” was written by Joachim Neander in 1680. He was the first important hymn-writer of the German Reformed Church. He primarily wrote after he went to Düsseldorf, where he’d taken a vow of silence to anything except official work. He died in 1680 at the age of thirty. Catherine Winkworth translated […]
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Author Spotlight: Kathy McKinsey
Today we are starting a new feature, the author spotlight. I will be featuring some of my author friends. It’s my privilege to introduce you to Kathy McKinsey today. Share with us an interesting tidbit about your story Millie’s Christmas started as an exercise to prod myself to write every day. I normally write women’s fiction, but I remembered writing […]
Read moreSong Story: Praises, I’ll Sing Praises
Growing up we sang and I learned to play on the piano “Praises, I’ll sing praises…to Jesus my Redeemer my friend.” The song was published in 1976 by John T. Benson Publishing Company. The song was written by W. Elmo Mercer, who wrote over 600 Gospel songs and hymns including “each Step I Take.” In the 1960s, Mercer worked for […]
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Carol of the Rooms Now Available
It is with great pleasure that I announce my debut novel, “Carol of the Rooms” is now available. This story has been through a lot of changes over the last eight years since it was originally written but it is a great pleasure to finally be able to share my “book baby” with you, my dear reader. Discover why Terri […]
Read morePatriotic Song: The Battle Cry of Freedom
“The Battle Cry of Freedom” was written in 1862 by George Frederick Root. The song is also known as “Rally ‘Round the Flag.” The song is a patriotic song, popular during the American Civil War, that advocated the causes of unionism and abolitionism. A modified version of the song became the campaign song for the 1864 Lincoln-Johnson presidential election. One […]
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Song Story: The Hurrian Hymn
“The Hurrian Hymn” is considered the oldest surviving melody and dates back more than 3,400 years ago. The hymn was discovered on a clay tablet in Ugarite (modern-day Syria) 1950 and inscribed with Cuneiform text. Along with the discovery were 30 other tablet fragments and 9 lyre strings. The text is not Christian but dedicated to the Hurrians’ goddess of […]
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Hymn Story: We Praise Thee, We Bless Thee, Our Savior Divine
Another hymn by Fanny Crosby is “We Praise Thee, We Bless Thee, Our Savior Divine.” Over the course of her life, Crosby (1820-1915) wrote thousands of hymns and around eight thousand poems. Many of her poems have not been set to music. Much of her prose has been published in books of verses and poems including the 1844 “The Blind […]
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Children’s Book Review: He Meant You to be You
Author: J.J. LeVan Illustrator: James Newton Genre: Children’s picture book For every child who needs to know they are loved by God, and every parent who wants to affirm their unique child. In this rhyming adventure book, children discover that no matter where they go or what they do, they are loved. From morning to night, through chaos and challenges, […]
Read moreHymn Story: Savior, More than Life to Me
“Savior, More than Life to Me” was first published by Fanny Crosby in 1875. William H. Doane composed the music. He sent Crosby the tune and requested she write a hymn titled “Every day and hour.” It is said that this hymn provided Crosby with great joy and comfort. Ira Sankey wrote “Her hope has been most fully verified, for […]
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