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 trail in the woods with fog coming from it.

A Haunting Experience

Lonesome Dove was the most luxurious house I had ever rented. It was a custom-built cabin showplace with five king-size…

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Brahms for the Brain

I had only been wearing my Garmin watch for a short time but was beginning to enjoy the feedback it…

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A child blowing on a dandelion in front of trees.

Breath of Life

“He’s dancing with Jesus,†she said as I answered the phone around 9 pm. I had been thinking about my…

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A church with a steeple and a tree in the foreground.

Amongst Steeple People (Part 2)

(In the last blog, I started a two-part series about how the church influenced and helped shape my life. Today’s…

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A church steeple with a cross on top of it.

Amongst Steeple People

“Here is the church. Here is the steeple. Open the doors and see all the people.†Remember saying the nursery…

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A Note About Missions

As I settle into seat 35A on the American Airlines flight home from Germany, I reflect upon the week’s activities….

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