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.
Say That Again
By Karen Allen |
Scenario 1: Growing up, my mama would tell me over and over, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say…
Summertime Blues
By Karen Allen |
As Labor Day signals the end of summer, I reflect on these past months. This summer has been as full…
In the Desert
By Karen Allen |
In 1971, the song “A Horse With No Name” was released by the rock group “America.” The song tells a…
Lost in Wonder
By Karen Allen |
I couldn’t decide if it was worth it as Parky drove the dark, winding road up the steep volcano. The…
A New Heart
By Karen Allen |
Let’s take a moment to talk about the heart – the fist-sized organ that pumps blood throughout the body, supplying…
God Bless America
By Karen Allen |
American flags blowing in the breeze, grocery store t-shirts emblazoned with patriotic symbols, baked goods/frozen foods colored with red, white,…