And now for something completely different. This song, “Thanks Be to God”, is a colorful example of a 19th-century genre called “Providential / Harvest Thanksgiving” hymns. Both that genre’s name and this song were new to me. The song has Continue Reading →
Is the world of Jesus big enough to support a full, well-rounded life? Our song’s title claims it can be. Is the claim justified? This classic hymn is joyful and upbeat, sure to bring a smile — please give it a listen. Then come back and we’ll grab a glimpse of the glorious expanse of Jesus’s world. ? Continue Reading →
This wonderful song is a prayer, praise and a declaration of thanks to God. The melody carries rich words to rehearse in our minds and hearts. Please give it a listen, and come back for a chat about metaphors, similes, Continue Reading →
We can get so excited about the life that is to come that we might forget to live fully in the life that is here now. The Lord bundled with the new birth enablements designed to be used here and Continue Reading →
This traditional song gives us the “heart” prayer of a person who wants the Lord to occupy the throne at the center of his very being. Please give it a sing-along listen and see if you can put it to Continue Reading →
When God raised Jesus Christ from the dead, it made a big difference. I was thrilled when I began to understand that God had needed to keep the big difference a secret until after Jesus ascended into heaven. Only then Continue Reading →
Classic song, timeless encouragement. Enjoy the song then we’ll talk some more. Who sings these kid’s songs? For a century and a half children around the world have been singing these simple but deep words. Is it only a children’s Continue Reading →
This delightful, upbeat song is a good one to feed a bright outlook. It puts a voice of thanksgiving in us both for the promise of a marvelous future and reasons to cherish the time between now and then. Give Continue Reading →
We just spent a month enjoying the amazing hospitality found in Branson, Missouri. (Shout out to our new friends Ken and Pastor Danny and all the wonderful folks at Grace Family Church!) One of the “Branson” experiences was watching “A Continue Reading →
Some say only a crazy person would claim they hear from God. I think it is crazy NOT to learn to recognize God’s voice. Give this bright “little” song a sing-along listen, then come back and we’ll talk about hearing Continue Reading →