I wonder how many of you have ever read the Declaration of Independence in its entirety before. Most kids today couldn't even quote one single line from the Declaration, and that is incredibly sad. We celebrate the "Fourth of July", but anymore people don't contemplate what we are celebrating. (Just a side note. That is … Continue reading Words To Inspire a New Generation + A Challenge
Preacher On The Run Giveaway!
Hello everyone! Today I am participating in Jayna Baas' giveaway for her novel Preacher on the Run. This book is truly amazing, y'all. If you haven't read it, you need to! The good news is that Jayna is doing a giveaway in honor of Independence Day. So here is your chance to enter and see … Continue reading Preacher On The Run Giveaway!
The Get To Know Me Tag
Rules! Link back to the person who created the tag. (Savannah!) Thank the person who tagged you. (Thanks, Vanessa!) Share the tag graphic Tag eleven bloggers Vital Stats and Appearance (pen)Name: Alyssa (of course you already knew that 😉) Nicknames: Oh my...I have a few. Actually I have been officially nicknamed Tory by some of you—due … Continue reading The Get To Know Me Tag
How a Tornado Saved Washington D.C.
During the War of 1812, America was once again fighting the British for the freedom that rightfully was ours. Great Britain was determined to take back the control they had lost in the War for Independence. In the last post of this series, we looked at another amazing example of answered prayer in the War … Continue reading How a Tornado Saved Washington D.C.
Help Me Fight Blogger Block Syndrome
I am suffering from Blogger Block syndrome. Blogger Block is a syndrome every blogger faces at some time or another. It can be one of the hardest to cure. Some known side effects may include, but are not limited to: exhaustion, late nights working doggedly on blog posts you should have finished days ago, having … Continue reading Help Me Fight Blogger Block Syndrome
He Keeps Me Singing// History of the Hymn
Today I introduce to you a new series of posts—History of the Hymn. I am excited to be able to explore with you the remarkable stories behind some of our most beloved songs. So many of them have such incredible stories that deserve to be told—after all it is history. I think that The Timeless … Continue reading He Keeps Me Singing// History of the Hymn
5 Amazing Facts About D-Day
"You are about to embark on a great crusade toward which we have striven these many months...I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle." These were the words spoken by General Dwight Eisenhower to the American troops preparing to storm the Normandy beachheads. It was D-day. The day that … Continue reading 5 Amazing Facts About D-Day
Giving God Our Best
I wonder how many of us can say that we give God our best 100% of the time? The answer of course is none of us! There has never been and never will be a human who has given their best to the Lord 100% of the time. We are human and we fail—often miserably. … Continue reading Giving God Our Best
National Moment of Silence
Every Memorial Day our country observes a nation wide moment of silence to remember our fallen heroes. At 3 o'clock local time, Americans are asked to pause and observe a moment of silence, contemplating the cost of the freedom we enjoy and honoring our nation's fallen who paid for it. I am posting this early … Continue reading National Moment of Silence
Heroes Never Die// Forever We’ll Remember: Memorial Day
What do you say for Memorial Day? What words can adequately describe the grief, sorrow, and humble gratitude that swells in our hearts for the price that has been paid for our freedom? What can be said to show that we have not forgotten and will not forget each of the heroes who have died … Continue reading Heroes Never Die// Forever We’ll Remember: Memorial Day
Seeking The Timeless Anchor 