“Desperate times call for desperate measures.” This phrase might fit well with the Christmas story. After all, we all were lost. But Jesus came. He is the one that answers our cry when we are in need. And that is what we all are. We need a Savior. He has come. Lyrics: The world waits […]
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Growing up in the 1970’s, my childhood Christmas carols involved orchestras, Ralph Charmichael and the Hawaiins. All on records, of course. Back then, traditional songs were played more often on the radio too. All during the Christmas season, one could find songs about Jesus. “Mary’s Boy Child” was still considered to be a “new” Christmas […]
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I sang in a concert once with Donnie McClurkin. Yolanda Adams was there too. (Their later duet is one of my favorite songs!) No, this event was not a dream. Our church choir director happened to be friends with notable conductor David Clyesdale. When he came to guest direct his latest Christmas musical, he brought […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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