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.
OLD GLORY
By Karen Allen |
I am proud to be an American – to live in a country that allows me to pursue happiness the…
THE PEA PODS FOUR
By Karen Allen |
In the last blog I wrote about the beach and mentioned that if given a choice, I would be more…
BECKONING FROM THE BEACH
By Karen Allen |
Beach season has arrived. We have patiently waited through the winter and through the virus lockdown. Hoards of people will…
A 90-YEAR-OLD BLESSING
By Karen Allen |
Today, May 22, 2020, marks my mother’s 90th birthday. I would like to seize this opportunity to honor and recognize…
WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?
By Karen Allen |
Recently my husband and I saw the movie “It’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood†which spotlights the life of…
CLOAKED IN WHITE
By Karen Allen |
The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, was the last item on my 87-year-old mother’s bucket list. Her…