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 Cajun Christmas
By Karen Allen |
A year ago, five ladies sat around my dining room table enjoying a meal on Christmas china under dangling ornaments…
The 12 Prayers of Christmas
By Karen Allen |
Most people enjoy the excitement and delight Christmas brings, but some feel heartache and pain. My friend Leigh Ann was…
A Haunting Experience
By Karen Allen |
Lonesome Dove was the most luxurious house I had ever rented. It was a custom-built cabin showplace with five king-size…
Brahms for the Brain
By Karen Allen |
I had only been wearing my Garmin watch for a short time but was beginning to enjoy the feedback it…
Breath of Life
By Karen Allen |
“He’s dancing with Jesus,†she said as I answered the phone around 9 pm. I had been thinking about my…
Amongst Steeple People (Part 2)
By Karen Allen |
(In the last blog, I started a two-part series about how the church influenced and helped shape my life. Today’s…