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.
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…
Celebrating Our Furry Friends
By Karen Allen |
Attention, all dog lovers: it’s National Dog Month. August is devoted to celebrating our furry, four-legged best friends. How did…
The Good One
By Karen Allen |
Cain and Abel. Esau and Jacob. The prodigal son and his brother. Leah and Rebecca. Can you pick out the…
Ministry Behind the Mission
By Karen Allen |
The Great Commission is clear. We are commanded to go to all nations, baptizing and teaching them to obey His…
Portrait of a Soldier
By Karen Allen |
From the President of the United States of America: Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism,…





