Be Not Afraid
“Will we run out of air today?”I have never lost sleep worrying that one morning I’d wake up and all the air in Florida would be gone because I forgot to make more. Our lives depend on many things around Continue Reading →
Author Archives: Dale Reichel
Don’t You Know?
“Don’t you know? Didn’t you hear?” If a friend said that to you or me, it would probably get our attention. How much more should we perk up when “The LORD … the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends Continue Reading →
Still Sweeter Every Day
“Sweet Jesus” ?!? To me that sounded too familiar, maybe even irreverent. Are we talking about the Lion of Judah? The one “dressed in a robe dipped in blood” whose name is “the Word of God” — the “Son of Continue Reading →
God’s Plan And Promise
Do you go through your days with a sense that your life is meaningful? Do you know why you are here? Are you confident of your purpose, your place, your function? The Bible completely answers these questions. What’s more, the Continue Reading →
Young Man Who Wouldn’t Hoe Corn
This classic folk song delivers good lessons in the form of a colorful story set to an energetic tune. Give the song a sing-along listen, then come back and we’ll talk about work, play and choosing a partner for life. Continue Reading →
Be Still, My Soul
I am blessed to have wonderful memories of loving parents and grandparents. This old hymn reminds me of being with them, and enjoying the comfort and encouragement they provided. Their example helped me learn to rest in the personal comfort and encouragement that our Lord and Savior continues to provide. Give it a listen — sing along with it — and come back for more about this lovely hymn. Continue Reading →
He Arose
Who can count the songs that have been written about — or because of — the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Our song “He Arose” is one of them. This is a bright, attractive song. It carries many teaching topic ideas Continue Reading →
Were You There
I’ve known this song a long time, but not as a song I would especially care to sing solo. That’s because I’ve experienced “Were You There” mostly by hearing recordings of awesome singers like Tennessee Ernie Ford and Mahalia Jackson, Continue Reading →
Christ The Lord Is Risen Today
“♫♪Made like him, like him we rise!♫♪“ So goes this great old hymn. What a promise! The Bible says everyone will get up, but not at the same time, and not to the same end. Which group a person rises Continue Reading →
More Blessed To Give
The philosopher Seneca lived at the time of Jesus Christ and the apostle Paul. One of his quotes rocked me: “Wealth is the slave of a wise man. The master of a fool.” I might have used those words to Continue Reading →