Behind the Song: I’ll Be a Sunbeam

I’ll Be a Sunbeam is a popular children’s hymn often learned in Sunday School. The song is often referred to as Jesus wants me for a sunbeam, due to the opening lines of the hymn. The lyrics were written by Nellie Talbot. Virtually nothing is known about Nellie Talbot. Even efforts to find her in census records prove to be […]

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Benefits of Music

The philosopher Plato said “music is a moral law.  It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.”  Music is the only entity that speaks to the human brain. In addition, it also has a powerful hold on a person’s psyche and soul.  Researchers have spent […]

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Behind the Song: Lovest Thou Me?

Lovest Thou Me? is another beautiful song by Bill and Gloria Gaither. This song is based on John 21. To provide a little background, Peter denied Jesus three times “before the rooster crows” on the night Jesus was crucified. Jesus had predicted this to Peter before he was arrested.  {John 18: 13-27} After Jesus was crucified and rose from the […]

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Chesapeake Shores TV Series Review

  Having watched the other Hallmark series of When Calls the Heart {I grew up reading Jeanette Oke’s series}, Cedar Cove and The Good Witch, I had an idea of what to expect in each particular series.  After all I had read ALL of the books in the series {or seen the movies in the case of The Good Witch}. {Note: […]

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How to show God’s love to your neighbor

The Pharisees, part of the religious leaders of the day, enjoyed finding ways in which they thought they could trip Jesus up. They devised questions they felt would entrap him. However, Jesus was perfect and knew exactly how to answer. So, the Pharisees schemed to come up with another way to trap Jesus. They asked him “what is the greatest […]

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The Power of Music

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 […]

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Music Review: Karyn Williams

Earlier this summer while at a concert for Chonda Pierce, she had a young, energetic singer with her.  That young woman is Karyn Williams. Through testimony and song Karyn shared her story and faith. That story includes being one of nineteen children, fourteen of whom were adopted from all over the world. In December 2014, she made her debut at The […]

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My Wellness Journey Update

For the past two years I have been sharing my wellness journey on my blog.  Along the way, I’ve shared what I’ve learned about health, fitness and nutrition. Next week will be my last post on this topic, but I wanted to share an update on my journey. Last year, I’d made a lot of progress and lost 45 pounds.  […]

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Behind the Song: Consider the lilies

There are times when it is so easy to worry about whatever concerns or issues are going on in our lives. However, true faith is turning it over to God and not worrying any longer about it. I have to admit that I’m guilty of worrying, although I continue to strive to turn it over to God. There are times […]

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Music Review: Kyle Kupecky

Readers of Karen Kingsbury’s books will recognize the name Kyle Kupecky, but he is also making a name on his own. He is married to Karen’s only daughter, Kelsey. I saw him in concert much earlier in the year.  He began his musical career with Anthem Lights, but now performs as a solo musician. Kupecky’s music is strong, powerful and from […]

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