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.
In Everything Give Thanks
By Karen Allen |
Give thanks? Seriously? I hung up the phone and saw the small plaque peering back at me. The words “In…
Stars Fell on Alabama
By Karen Allen |
Have you ever witnessed a falling star? It’s a beautiful thing. And so amazing as it happens at just the…
Ditch the Witchcraft
By Karen Allen |
When I was a pre-teen, I often rode my bicycle down the hill to Suzy’s apartment. We engaged in typical…
Strength Through Courage
By Karen Allen |
The sound of thundering hooves and clanging chariots was faint at first. Could it be? Please God, don’t let it…
Partners in Prayer
By Karen Allen |
Every Tuesday morning, I walk my dog Rio and then head over to my friend’s apartment. We have had a…
Prove It!
By Karen Allen |
The question was a legitimate one. The 8-year-old actress portraying Delia on the television series Everwood asked, “What proof is…