Chris Tomlin’s Glory to God in the Highest is one of the most worshipful Christmas albums! All of the songs point to the Savior. But the one that is my favorite actually features another lead vocalist – Audrey Aussad. Since we are getting a few flurries here today and tomorrow, this song, “Winter Snow” seems […]
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Lyric Lines: Three of Seven Songs for a Savior
Just over a year ago, we said our earthly good byes to my Grandmother. She had just turned 100 several months before, so she was definitely ready to go to heaven! Now that I have said farewell to all four of my grandparents, Steven Curtis Chapman’s “Home for Christmas” means even more. I could not […]
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I first heard Nicole C. Mullen’s Christmas in Black and White album at my friend’s house when I listened while watching her boys for her one December morning. Considering the fact that they are now both in high school, I have liked that album for quite awhile. One that I gladly added to my Christmas […]
Continue readingStrange Way to Save the World: Songs for the Savior
I love Christmas music! But sometimes I can lose track of the reason for the season. This has been a busy December for me, so I have needed music with strong lyrics to remind me of just what Christmas is all about. For the next seven blog posts, I want to share some of my […]
Continue readingLyric Lines: I will Find a Way by Andy Gullahorn
I have been a bit silent on this blog after Thanksgiving. I think maybe that is okay – I have been living the Advent instead of writing about it. (And maybe writing a bit too much on my other blog, but … ) Anyway, when I was making dinner, I was listening to one of […]
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Hope you have a wonderful day of giving thanks!
Continue readingThe Lines of Skipping Thanksgiving
Several years ago, John Grisham wrote a book entitled, Skipping Christmas about a couple who decides to take a vacation instead of going about their typical Christmas events. Of course life never goes as planned, and the results are different than they anticipated. (A fun read!) Anyway, I think our culture every year seems to […]
Continue readingPlaying Thankfulness: Musical Lines of Gratitude
I am a big fan of Christmas music (will do a post on my favorites soon). But a few years ago I realized that just like the culture I was finding myself skipping Thanksgiving and not really reflecting on all that I am grateful for. So, I created a special playlist that helps me to […]
Continue readingLong Line of Grievers
This week has a been a celebration of new life for my family – welcoming my sweet niece into the world. But I was tremendously saddened to learn that for a family friend, this is has turned into a celebration of life through the completely unexpected loss of their two year old granddaughter. I never […]
Continue readingMotherhood and Questioning Lines
To my dear Sister, Your life is about to change as you are about to be a Mom. As Kyle pointed out, really you have been a mom for months. Just now the work will begin on the outside instead of only the inside. Although that part of you will continue to grow and stretch […]
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