Pretty certain that the prayers of many kids were answered today. After the mildest December that I can remember, today the world outside my window is blanketed in white. Since we do not have very far to go today, I do not mind at all. After all, I did go to Minnesota for college – […]
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Christmas Lyric Lines Volume 3: Song 5 for my Savior- “Adorar Al Nino”
Studying how different countries celebrate Christmas has been an interesting part of our homeschool experience this December. In particular, I appreciate the observation of “la posada” where “Mary & Joseph” journey from house to house to find room in the inn. Eventually they are welcomed in to celebrate baby Jesus. This reminds me of another […]
Continue readingChristmas Lyric Lines Vol. 3: Song Four for my Savior: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” by Bryan Duncan
Last week, I talked about the fact that one of my favorite parts of the Christmas story is the fact that Jesus is Immanuel, God with us. Not too surprisingly, one of my favorite Christmas hymns is “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Since the song is in a minor key (at least I think it is – help […]
Continue readingChristmas Lyric Lines Volume 3: Song Three for my Savior: “Noel”
“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 […]
Continue readingChristmas 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 […]
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 […]
Continue readingLyric Lines Vol. 2: Six of Seven Songs for my Savior
Our official family Christmas celebrations are about to begin. Every year we attend a Christmas Eve service with my family, then have soup and open a few presents. We have chosen to get together two different times to extend the celebrations, and I LOVE that. Because of our extended time, that means that Christmas Eve […]
Continue readingLyric Lines Vol. 2: Five of Seven Songs for my Savior
Last week I shared a TobyMac song featuring Owl City. Only seems fitting today to share an Owl City song with TobyMac as the supporting cast. This song is a new one to me this year and was a fun one to add to the I-pod. Made for the Veggie Tales Christmas video, Larry and […]
Continue readingLyric Lines Vol. 2: Four of Seven Songs for my Savior
Since this year the ladies seem to be lacking on my Christmas song posts, I thought I had better remedy that. When I first heard this song by Francesca Battistelli, the tune moved up to favorite status. Anyone who is a mom can testify the abounding joy that comes once your child finally arrives. Getting […]
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