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.
You Were There
By Karen Allen |
“But what am I good for? I’m not good for anybody! Why am I still here?” How can you ask…
Love of Biblical Proportions
By Karen Allen |
Valentine’s Day is approaching. With love on our minds, why not explore some powerhouse love stories in the Bible? Let’s…
Angels at a Glance
By Karen Allen |
Angels are found in both the Old and the New Testaments. In Genesis, we learn that they were created by…
New Year Predictions
By Karen Allen |
Did everybody eat their black-eyed peas, collard greens, cornbread, and pork on New Year’s Day? I can’t say that I…
The Day After
By Karen Allen |
The Christmas lights on the tree have gone dark, the gifts are opened, the music on the radio isn’t festive…
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…