Sometimes fears and worries whirl in our minds like a dog chasing his tail. We churn and burn and get nowhere. We can fix that kind of scatter by switching our gaze to the Lord. In prayer we can hand Continue Reading →
Many of the most powerful songs are autobiographical — where the song writer sings about tragedy and despair he personally experienced and had to recover from. “It Is Well With My Soul” is one such song you might know. “I Continue Reading →
In France, in the mid 1800’s, a parish priest asked a wine and spirits seller — who was an avowed atheist — to write a Christmas poem to celebrate the renovation of the church organ. The atheist studied Luke’s gospel Continue Reading →
It is not clear who wrote our song “Go Tell It On The Mountain.” It is listed as an African-American spiritual. Its lyrics reflect verses like this from Isaiah 42: “Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from Continue Reading →
Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him?” says the LORD; “Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the LORD. (Jeremiah 23:24). If this were a government or even another human speaking, we would Continue Reading →
This traditional song is a profession of faith that works for kids of all ages. It is simple enough to sing and to learn quickly. The sheet music (get sheet free at “The Music Box“) includes an optional “descant” melody Continue Reading →
The best things in life cannot be bought. They can only be received. Peace is one of those. “Peace, Peace” is the chorus from “Wonderful Peace”, which is an old hymn with many verses. Please enjoy this chorus, then come Continue Reading →
This is a “story” song encouraging us to live for God and do kingdom work during all our days here on earth — regardless of what fields we end up working in. The song combines ideas from a Billy Graham Continue Reading →
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 →
I love how well this “sermon in a song” packs so much loving counsel and encouragement into a sweet, memorable bundle that can lighten our load and bubble up from our hearts to compliment — or counter — what our Continue Reading →