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 group of small angels sitting in rows.

Do You Hear What I Hear?

“And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God…

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A person holding a flower in their hand

Grace to the Rescue

Grace. God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. Through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ, God allows the richness of salvation…

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A group of pumpkins with faces on them

Halloween and Booble Verses

Strolling around my neighborhood I have noticed more Halloween decorations than ever. Statistics indicate that the purchase of Halloween decorations…

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A view of mount rushmore from the side.

Sweet Land of Liberty

I wasn’t sure whether to sing “My Country ‘Tis of Thee†or “For the Beauty of the Earth.†This happened…

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Two people walking on a trail in the mountains.

A Hiker’s Blessing

I love the outdoors. My husband loves it more. He prefers to get his exercise from outside activity – mowing…

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A person sitting in the grass on top of a hill.

Let’s Go Camping . . . or Not

Who doesn’t like to commune with nature every once in a while? After all, nature offers some of the best…

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