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.
The Prayer Chair
By Karen Allen |
Most would call it nothing more than a navy floral wingback chair but it’s more than that to me. The…
Take Time to Be Still
By Karen Allen |
My husband Parky and I love the outdoors. Between his scouting and my camping, we enjoy opportunities to “get back…
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
By Karen Allen |
Every Wednesday for the past decade I have met with my prayer partner Jean. Before we pray, we discuss upcoming…
Angels in Disguise
By Karen Allen |
I have done a lot of volunteer work in my days but perhaps nothing was as rewarding as when I…
O Christmas Tree!
By Karen Allen |
It’s Christmas Eve. The presents are wrapped and the stockings are filled. All but a few gifts have been distributed…
Do You Hear What I Hear?
By Karen Allen |
“And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God…