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.

A woman and man holding a saxophone on top of a piano.

NAME THEM ONE BY ONE

In the hymn “Count Your Blessings†there’s a phrase: “name them one by one.†If you’re like me, I have…

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IRISH HERITAGE

With a maiden name like O’Kelley, I am proud of my Irish heritage. My Dad instilled a sense of honor…

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A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FROM ME TO ME

Ah, it’s Christmastime – a time when the winter weather in Birmingham, AL is typically not so cold that heavy…

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