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.
Portrait of a Soldier
By Karen Allen |
From the President of the United States of America: Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism,…
The Gift of Life
By Karen Allen |
The month of April hosted Easter, celebrated by Christians all around the world. But April also hosts a lesser-known celebration…
Holy Week Highlights
By Karen Allen |
We are now experiencing the season of Lent, which will soon transition into Holy Week. I thought this would be…
Fun with Four-Leaf Clovers
By Karen Allen |
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Happy Valentinus Day
By Karen Allen |
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The Melting Snowman
By Karen Allen |
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