When we moved out to our house last April, spring was starting to change the landscape. Soon the tree line on the western edge of our property was filled in with dense foliage. While this made for lovely shade during the summer months, the branches obscured our view of the breathtaking sunsets. Only when the […]
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“All is Well” is on the very first Christmas album that Michael W. Smith recorded back in 1994. That album is still one of my favorite Christmas cd’s. When he re-recorded the song over 20 years later, I was not sure that I would like that version as well. But by turning it into a […]
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“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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Another great book by Cara Putman – an affiliate link is included in case you want to purchase the Delayed Justice for yourself! How can anyone move past a traumatic experience? That is the issue that Jamie Nichols has to tackle. She is a successful lawyer who thought she had moved on from her childhood […]
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