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.

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British Captive Turned Irish Saint

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The Power of Persecution

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I Heart You!

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Holiday and Holy Reflections

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A Cajun Christmas

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The 12 Prayers of Christmas

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