If you are looking for a fun approach to a Christmas album, Tenth Avenue North has you covered. Their “Decade the Halls Volume One” approaches each Christmas song as if it were performed in a certain decade. From swing to soul, along with some other musicians, they tackle them all. One of the songs that […]
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Song Two: Christmas Time by Phil Wickham (Seven Songs for my Savior 2018 Edition)
Gathering Together to sing Christmas songs is an important part of Christmas for me. Hearing voices join in harmony to sing to the Savior is a gift. This song is a reminder that we can and should worship together. Lyrics: A beautiful December nightSnow has turned this city whiteThis old town has gone to sleepSave […]
Continue readingSong 1: Advent Hymn by Christy Nockels (Seven Songs for my Savior 2018 Edition)
After featuring a Christy Nockels song in my prelude post yesterday, how could I not introduce you to another one of her songs? This first of seven songs for Savior 2018 edition needed to include this Advent Hymn. What is fascinating about this song is the fact that Christy has an interesting co-writer. Charles Wesley […]
Continue readingPrelude: “The King is Coming” by Christy Nockels (Seven Songs for my Savior 2018 Edition)
I am not ready for Christmas. When I was younger, I do not recall ever feeling this way. But now that I am older and my kids are older, this time of year frequently feels overwhelming. Last year, the cause was a book release. Plus our house was on the market. This year we […]
Continue readingDelayed Justice: Lines about Book 3 in the Hidden Justice Series by Cara Putman
Another great book by Cara Putman – an affiliate link is included in case you want to purchase the Delayed Justice for yourself! How can anyone move past a traumatic experience? That is the issue that Jamie Nichols has to tackle. She is a successful lawyer who thought she had moved on from her childhood […]
Continue readingThe Lines of It’s All Under Control by Jennifer Dukes Lee
I was honored to be a part of the book launch team for the book, It’s All Under Control by Jennifer Dukes Lee. I am a fan of her writing and greatly appreciate her genuine love of Jesus that is so apparent. Plus I can tell that she is truly a fun person! I did receive […]
Continue readingThe Lines of Holy Hustle by Crystal Stine
I am so grateful that I was able to be a part of Crystal Stine’s book launch for Holy Hustle. This book was released on June 5, 2018 – the same day that I am dating this review. (Note: I did get a free download of the book. There is also an affiliate link included below […]
Continue reading2017 Song Seven (Seven Songs for My Savior): Angels Medley by the Piano Guys
Today I wanted to feature another song about angels. These important messengers of God came from His presence and spoke on His behalf. Rather amazing! The Lyrics of “Angels from the Realms of Glory” by Kathryn Jenkins do a beautiful job of connecting to angels to the creation story, to the birth of Christ and […]
Continue reading2017 Song Six (Seven Songs for My Savior): Born on Christmas Day
While most of my Christmas albums are inspirational in nature, I do have a few secular ones that I enjoy listening to as well. Much to my kids’ chagrin, I even like country music. Maybe not as many of the current artists, but I do like the instruments that go along with the genre. Especially […]
Continue reading2017 Song Five (Seven Songs for My Savior): “Sing, Angels, Sing”
Looking to start a dance party around the Christmas tree? “Sing, Angels, Sing” by Nicole C. Mullen might provide just the inspiration that you need. What is beautiful about this song is the fact that it compels you to want to move AND to want to sing. Like the angels must have felt long ago. […]
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