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.
THE SWEETNESS OF FRIENDSHIP
By Karen Allen |
I learned the song (below) as a child in Sunday School. We would all hold hands and sing it in…
TRUTH AND “THE WAY”
By Karen Allen |
The article in The Alabama Baptist newspaper conjured up a feeling of nostalgia. John Roger Breland would be transitioning in…
BLESSINGS IN SOUTH AMERICA
By Karen Allen |
I love to travel. My sister Nancy and I recently returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip in South America for which…
PEACE LIKE A RIVER
By Karen Allen |
What do you think of when I say the word “river?†Do you think of a wild rushing current whisking…
THE FRIENDSHIP OAK
By Karen Allen |
The article in my alma mater’s magazine brought a smile and a chuckle. An update of the Friendship Oak tree…
COWS AND CHIPMUNKS
By Karen Allen |
I’m a huge animal lover. I think as the years go by, I get softer and softer in terms of…