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.
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…
Amongst Steeple People
By Karen Allen |
“Here is the church. Here is the steeple. Open the doors and see all the people.†Remember saying the nursery…
A Note About Missions
By Karen Allen |
As I settle into seat 35A on the American Airlines flight home from Germany, I reflect upon the week’s activities….
Grumbling in the Garden
By Karen Allen |
When we moved back to Alabama from Louisiana, my husband and I were excited at the prospect of buying our…
Consider My Sighing
By Karen Allen |
Have you ever started a prayer with a sigh? You know, the kind of sigh that prepares your mind to…