My husband is not a fan of Christmas music. I am not sure why. It’s not like I play it all year round – I am one of those people who waits until after Thanksgiving. But over the years, I have managed to find a few that he will listen to with me without grumbling. […]
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Perhaps I bought two Christmas albums this year. Okay, I did. But once you hear Christy Nockels‘s album “The Thrill of Hope,” you will probably head right out and get one for yourself. Her voice is so incredibly beautiful. I have a feeling that I will be sharing one of her songs every year for awhile. […]
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Every year, I have fun picking out one new Christmas album. This year my choice was Brandon Heath’s “Christmas is Here.” Featuring a fun mix of both traditional and new songs, this is one worth owning. His song, “Just a Girl” definitely presents a unique perspective. I am certain that Mary, the mother of Jesus, […]
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Happy week before Christmas! We are gearing up toward Christmas vacation around here. Today was my last day of my middle school geography class for semester. And today’s topic might be one of my favorites: Nativity geography. And one of the significant places in the story: the city of David. Until I started teaching […]
Continue readingPerhaps today’s song does not exactly qualify as a traditional one. But if you ever are feeling the “Christmas blues,” this song is definitely one that lift your heart. This time of year can be a bit overwhelming. In fact, I feel like we fall into traps of expectation early on. I already am having […]
Continue readingMichael W. Smith’s “Christmas” might have been one of the very first cd’s that I owned. Since then he has created several albums, but I think his first one will always be one of my very favorites. I think because the album seems to flow together naturally from one song to the next. Song number […]
Continue readingHymns of faith are gradually being lost in perpetuity. (Sorry for the big word. When else can I use that? 🙂 ) Anyway, I do like worship songs. But there is something to be said about the classic songs faith. That is why I always appreciate when artists bring new life to the old songs. […]
Continue readingTonight I was privileged to see some of my extended family. Growing up, we saw each other frequently. Now our times together are few and far between. During childhood, a few cousin fights might have taken place over toys. Getting to be together is what matters now. Since I was a child, I have loved to sing. […]
Continue readingWith all of the craziness that seems to continue to happen in this world, there can be no doubt that we are all in need of a Savior. But we certainly do not deserve one, as we continue to make mess after mess. I am so grateful that God did leave the perfect place to […]
Continue readingLast night, our two little nieces and nephews came over to “play.” Adding four kids three and under to an already active household certainly made for a lively evening. Thankfully my husband was home as well as our kids. All of us kept pretty busy with two toddlers, a brand new walker who is into everything […]
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