“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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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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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, […]
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 readingEvidently the fact that I have not posted on this site for three months is possibly an indicator that I have had a busy fall. Taking pictures and writing words for a book will do that. Especially when added to an already busy life. Now that I am on to the writing process itself, I […]
Continue readingLast 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 reading“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 readingMost 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 readingLast 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 […]
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