“Noel.” This French word is a bit complex because not only can it mean “good news,” it can also mean birth. The perfect word to talk about the first coming of Jesus. God used both the stars and the angels to proclaim the message. How like God to use part of His creation to announce […]
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Christmas Lyric Lines Volume 3: Song Two for My Savior: “Mary’s Boy Child”
Bet you won’t be surprised to hear that I grew up listening to Christmas records. Yes, the ones on the turntable. The two I remember most were the “Hawaiians” and my personal favorite, Evie. (I am giving you a big hint as I will be featuring her signature song a little later in this “Lyric Lines” series.) Most […]
Continue readingChristmas Lyric Lines Volume 3: Song One for a Savior: “I Need a Silent Night” by Amy Grant
Christmas parties. Decorating. Programs. Basketball games. Cookies. Cards. The older my kids get, the more frantic that this December season seems to get. Remembering what is important in the midst of all of the chaos can be challenge. After a short night of sleep and a long, busy day. I can relate to Amy Grant […]
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Immanuel (with a nod to my niece’s favorite line “Here”)
During the years that I was having kids, my brother & sister were both single. Secretly I wished that my kids had cousins their own age to play with. Yet as always God’s timing is perfect. I now have a wonderful sister-in-law & brother-in-law plus the cutest and two of the most adorable nephews ever. The fact that I […]
Continue readingLine of Wisdom from an Unexpected Source
Have you ever heard the quote below? Do you know who said it? “A warrior putting on his sword for battle should not boast like a warrior who has already won.” Any guesses? Scroll down …. Did you guess Solomon? David? How about King Ahab? That is right – […]
Continue readingLine up to see the Tabernacle in Lincoln
For the 2nd year in a row, Youth for Christ is bringing The Tabernacle Experience to Lincoln. Our whole family went last year, and we were all moved by the encounter. Getting to see a life size replica of what you can only imagine when you read the book of Exodus is life changing. Just walking through […]
Continue readingLyric Lines: Eye On It
Today our kids are eagerly awaiting their first homeschool track meet. Actually that might not be the case since they do not know what to expect. I am excited about them getting to have this experience. Reflecting back on my own track days, I might have liked hanging out with my friends more than the […]
Continue readingLyric Lines: “Beyond Me” by Toby Mac
When the New Year started, my goal was to post on this site every other week. Since over two months have passed since I last posted, obviously I have been rather unsuccessful. I heard a quote once that said that “Man makes plans. God laughs.” While I think that quote might not completely be consistent with God’s […]
Continue readingThe New Year’s Resolution Worth Keeping: Lines Worth Reading
The last day of the year has become a celebratory one for me. For the past six years besides planning some sort of event with my family (usually a night in :-), this has also been the day that I complete my reading through the Bible over the course of the year. I have been […]
Continue readingLyric Lines Vol. 2: Seven of Seven Songs for my Savior
Most of my album choice are somewhat methodical. The Relient K “Let It Snow, Let It Reindeer” was an impulse purchase several years ago. The album is as fun as it sounds. Yet while several of the songs make me smile, this one made me cry. The main time that I get to listen to […]
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