Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
Judah, the son of Jacob, married and had three sons. When his oldest son came of age, Judah found a wife for him. Her name was Tamar. Her husband, Er, was wicked and the Lord put him to death. Then Onan married her, but he was also wicked and put to death. Tamar was sent back to her father’s household. […]
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With the start of 2016, I made the goal to exercise at least fifteen minutes every day. I was so proud of the progress I was making. Until, at the end of January I had a bout of pneumonia. For two weeks I struggled to just survive. Since, then I have struggled to return to my routine of working […]
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After three years in an abusive relationship and twenty years of bad decisions, I’d come to the end of myself. I was broken and depressed. I was grieving over all that had happened. I’d been wronged time and time again. However, I began to realize that while I’d been wronged, I’d also done wrong. I wasn’t perfect and made plenty […]
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This rousing hymn was written by Eliza E. Hewitt, while she was an invalid. She was born on June 28, 1851 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After becoming a public school teacher, she received an injury that caused considerable health issues and spinal problems. Hewitt became bed bound for a period of time. During this time, she wrote many hymns that we […]
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The first thing we are told about Rahab, in Joshua 2, is that she was a prostitute. There is no sugar coating it. Her sins are put out there for everyone to know. Joshua sent two spies into Jericho and they come to the house of Rahab. She hides the men and watches out for them. When the king […]
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The last six months have provided a number of changes in my life. These have included a job change, move, changes in my caregiving schedule and working a variety of different hours and shifts. All of this has led to anxiety over how to control my weight and eating. While I try to cook my meals ahead of time, when […]
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The relationship with Duncan finally came to an end. I was relieved, but also left broken and hurt. The grieving process followed, which only enhanced my depression. I didn’t want to do anything and I didn’t want to discuss what had happened. I was so embarrassed by all I’d endured. I was happiest in a darkened room where I was […]
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This is another Gaither song, that Daddy and I have performed many times over the years. I love the message of this song. In her book, Something Beautiful, Gloria Gaither tells the story behind writing this song. This song was not inspired by one man, or even two men. No, this beautiful song was inspired by four men. Gaither tells […]
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Ruth is one of the women specifically mentioned by name in Jesus genealogy. However, she receives more than just a chapter or two the way the other women in the genealogy of Jesus do. Her story takes an entire book to tell. Ruth lived in the Moab. She married Mahlon, the son of Naomi and Elimelek, who had moved from […]
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We’ve been talking about the importance and types of fruits and vegetables the last two months. We discussed starchy vs. non-starchy vegetables. So what are some types of fruits? Tree Fruit—this includes apples, plums, peaches, apricots, figs, plums, cherries, etc. Citrus Fruit—oranges, tangerines, lemon, lime, clementine, kumquat, grapefruit, etc. Berries—strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry Tropical/Exotic Fruit—bananas, kiwi, watermelon, cantaloupe, etc. Compound […]
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“You’re stupid,” I’d heard that and numerous other put downs over the years of domestic violence. So much so that I began to believe it. Anything I did something that internal voice would whisper “You’re stupid” or “I can’t believe you’re so dumb.” That voice plaque me and continued to keep me down. My self-esteem and self-confidence were so eroded […]
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This is a tune I’ve sung for as long as I can remember. However, there is so much meaning about our faith packed into this short tune. The song was written by Rev. Marvin V. Frey. Rev. Frey was born in Sherwood, Oregon. In addition to He is Lord, Rev. Frey also wrote other well-known choruses such as I Have […]
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In the genealogy of Jesus, mentioned in Matthew 1, we are told “David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife.” We know from the Biblical account found in 2 Samuel 11, that the wife of Uriah was named Bathsheba. The story of how she and David came to be the parents of Solomon is told in […]
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We’ve been discussing fruits and vegetables the last few weeks. However, how can you get them in when you don’t like fruits and vegetables? Some ideas include? Include them in soups, casseroles and breads that are made Juicing Add to foods you like Add a little seasoning to help with taste Add to dishes you love Disguise in a meal […]
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Last week I shared the risk factors of suicide. This week I want to share the warning signs for you. A sudden switch from being very sad to being very calm or appearing to be happy Always talking or thinking about death Clinical depression (deep sadness, loss of interest, trouble sleeping and eating) that gets worse Having a “death wish,” […]
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Arise, My Love is a popular contemporary Easter song depicting the resurrection. The song is a hit for the Christian group Newsong, who are also known for the Christmas hit, Christmas Shoes. Eddie Carswell, is one of the original members of the group, which was founded in 1981. However, the group did not emerge on the world stage as Newsong […]
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Last week, we finished studying the life of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. This week we are starting a new study on the women in the Genealogy of Jesus. The five women mentioned by name are listed in the Genealogy account found in Matthew 1. I am piggybacking this study onto the study of Mary. With Mother’s Day just weeks […]
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Last week we discussed starchy vegetables. So what are non-starchy vegetables? These are the vegetables we should be eating the most These are mainly found on the flowering part of the plant. Non-Starchy vegetables include? Lettuce Broccoli and Cauliflower Cucumber Spinach Mushrooms Peppers Onions Tomatoes Asparagus Many of these are great in an omelet! Yum! So what is your […]
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I’ve been sharing my own struggles with depression and even how I was stopped from a suicide attempt. So what are some risk factors of suicide? One or more prior suicide attempts Family history of mental disorder or substance abuse Family history of suicide Family violence Physical or sexual abuse Keeping firearms in the home Chronic physical illness, including chronic […]
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Robert Lowry was born in Philadelphia on March 12, 1826. He graduated from Bucknell University and became a Baptist minister. In 1868, he became editor of the Sunday School hymn books, having succeeded William B. Bradbury. In 1874, Lowry was pondering the Easter story. One evening he read the passage in Luke 24 that says “he is not here, he […]
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