Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
I love to attend a performance of Handel’s Messiah each Christmas. So where did it begin? Actually, although the oratorio is most often performed at Christmas time, the premiere took place at Easter time. The oratorio was composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel. An oratorio is a large musical composition for orchestra, choir and soloists. Charles Jennens compiled the scriptural […]
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The holidays are upon us and that means Christmas parties and get together’s. How can we make healthier decisions during the holiday’s? Choose more fruit and nuts Develop a plan before preparing a plate Offer to bring a healthy dish Eat before going to the party so you don’t arrive on an empty stomach Skip the […]
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Leaving a domestic violent situation is not easy or for the faint of heart. Not only is there the loss of a marriage, but the emotional and physical pain that has to be dealt with. After my first marriage ended, I buried the pain and tried to move on. The only thing this did was make me angry. After the […]
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Christmas Shoes came out just a few months after Daddy died of cancer. The song and story really resonated with me and continues to touch me even years later. The story first appeared in the book, Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul. In the book Helga Schmidt tells the story of a young brother and sister trying to buy their […]
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I struggle with finding healthy snack options. This is true both while at work when I need additional energy and at night. Some ideas of healthy snacks are: Hard boiled eggs—have a lot of protein Pumpkin seeds Trail Mix Grape and Cheese Sticks Greek Yogurt with Fruit Sweet Potato Fries Krispy Kale Chips Healthy Popcorn Nuts The biggest thing I […]
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When a woman leaves a violent relationship is one of the most dangerous times for a woman. Often the man is angry and will not give up until he either has his wife back or has retaliated. Some thoughts to be aware of: Men will say or do anything necessary in order to convince you to return. This may […]
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This is my mother’s favorite carol, so I wanted to learn more about the origin of the song for her. Noel is the French word for Christmas. The French word is from the Latin word natalis, meaning birthday. The song is a narrative of the birth of Christ. The First Nowell is a traditional classical English carol. Researchers believe the […]
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I’ve written previously about the effects of being overweight. However, I want to share some real life examples. Randy* has been overweight all of his life. He’s done as little physical exercise as possible and ate whatever he wanted. Now in his mid-50’s, he has had a heart attack, is unable to walk, sleeps in a recliner, takes a shot […]
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I’ve been discussing safety precautions and a plan of action in leaving an abusive situation. A few other thoughts in preparing and leaving are: Pack suitcase in advance with clothes and toiletries. Have an extra set of keys made Evidence of physical abuse—take these with you, whether it is pictures, written records, police reports, etc. Pack a special toy for […]
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This popular Christmas carol was originally thought to have been written by Martin Luther for his own children and later passed on to German mothers. That legend has since been disproven. The first two stanza’s of the song first appeared in the Little Children’s Book published in 1885 by the John Church Company in Philadelphia. In the hymnal compiled by […]
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Last week I shared 5 exercises for lower back pain. This week, let’s look at exercises for upper back pain. Again, consult a physician before trying any type of exercise. Lying knee twists– Lie on your back with your legs extended straight out. Bend the right knee up and cross it over the left side of your body. Hold for […]
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Leaving an abusive situation is dangerous. Often the abusive partner becomes enraged and the abuse is even more dangerous and at an all-time high. When leaving, take every precaution necessary. This includes: Leave when the abusive partner is not at home—if possible Set up a signal with a trusted neighbor or friend If spouse will be home—contact the police and […]
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Come, Ye Thankful People, Come is a harvest hymn that was written in 1844. The song was written by Henry Alford. In the days when most people survived off of the land, they understood the importance of the harvest. There was an urgency to safely gather the harvest before the winter storms rolled in. The first stanza is written to […]
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For years I have dealt with significant back pain. This has been a Catch-22 because I need to lose weight, yet I often injure my back when exercising. I move frequently in my job and am beginning to see some weight loss. However, there are times when the pain is too much. When this is the case, I just […]
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Abuse shelters are there to help women and children escaping an abusive relationship. Unfortunately, many work on minuscule budgets and staff. The shelters want to do more but are unable to due to financial concerns and lack of staff. However, shelters offer many wonderful resources. These include: Privacy—privacy is of the utmost urgency. A safe place– abuse shelters do […]
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Have Thine Own Way, Lord was written by Adelaide A. Pollard. Born in 1862 Iowa, she had a gift for writing prose, poetry, hymns and even articles. Her birth name was Sarah, but she strongly disliked the name and changed it to Adelaide. She spent her life in ministry, teaching at schools, working with evangelist and serving in missions overseas. […]
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I’m NOT diabetic or pre-diabetic, but realized when I recently took my blood sugar that I was close to being pre-diabetic. I’ve seen the negative effects of diabetes on others. I know I don’t want to be diabetic, or even pre-diabetic. In order to prevent this, it means making serious life changes. The most important ways to do this are […]
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I’ve been discussing plans on leaving and financial tips to leave a domestic violence situation. Today, I want to discuss staying in a relationship. I know…you’re shaking your head and wondering why. I’ll tell you…although I don’t believe anyone should live in an abusive situation, I also believe that marriage is sacred and a gift of God. […]
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Thomas Andrew Dorsey experienced tremendous loss and sadness when he received word that his wife and newborn son died. In August 1932, at the time of their death he was at a revival meeting in St. Louis, Missouri and notified of his loss by telegram. He was left deeply depressed. Dorsey grew up a preacher’s kid but turned away from […]
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Stress is a major factor in life. Some people handle stress better than others. There are some types of stress I handle better than others. Some reasons to reduce stress in life are: Lowering our stress helps us to sleep better at night Too much stress will negatively affect our blood pressure Too much stress turns others off and reduces […]
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