Count Your Blessings
This old hymn written by Johnson Oatman takes me back to revival days. Oatman says it’s impossible to be thankful and grumpy at the same time. I agree. I find that counting blessings is a lot more interesting than counting sheep! This section is dedicated to taking a closer look at the hymn and considering the benefits of counting everyday blessings as well as miraculous blessings.
A New Year’s Prayer
By Karen Allen |
I don’t know about you, but it feels like 2025 catapulted me into a futuristic new year. Though the transition…
The History of Christmas
By Karen Allen |
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The House That Built Me
By Karen Allen |
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The Great Adventure
By Karen Allen |
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Happy Birthday to Me!
By Karen Allen |
This has been a momentous year for me. I celebrated milestone accomplishments in my writing and publications. I added another…
I See God
By Karen Allen |
“When you look up into the sky and see the sun, moon, and stars – all the forces of heaven…