Must we repeat ourselves? Sometimes it would be a mistake.Other times it is our highest privilege.Please enjoy this song, and come back for ideas on improving our skills as teachers and as learners. Toilet training in less than a day Continue Reading →
Ever thought of being an ambassador? The Bible says “Now then we ARE ambassadors”. NEAT! Do we need to run out and buy some fancy clothes to succeed as an ambassador for Jesus Christ? Continue Reading →
Today’s troubles will not go on forever. God promises that better days are certainly coming. Through the years, this well known song has encouraged many not to quit by reminding them of that wonderful home we look forward to. Continue Reading →
Have you ever thought about what you most want to be known for? Parents, what do you want to be CERTAIN your children know about you? It comes as no surprise that God has thought about these questions. Continue Reading →
From memory, can you rattle off the books of the New Testament? If not, here’s a song to help. Sing along, memorize the song — that’s it! Give the song a look, then come back and we’ll look at a proven method of having a personal audience with The Lord. Continue Reading →
Earlier I posted this same hymn set to a different “traditional” melody. The “Adeste Fideles” tune used here might be more familiar to you. What might not be familiar is the third verse. Please watch the sing-along video — then we’ll talk about God’s School of Gold Refining .
WHAT gold is it God would refine?
Why — gold that’s yours and gold that’s mine! ?
Some artistic works enter public view and never change. Not so with this hymn. It used to have a different title. It is sung using at least two different melodies. Historians offer guesses on who wrote it. It had seven verses, but only about three remain popular. (I include four verses here — can you spot the unfamiliar one?) Please sing along with the video, then come back for a chat on praying in a closet. ? Continue Reading →
Can we talk about sin? I ask because our song, “Joy Joy Joy“, raises questions.
In about twenty seconds, this song — a “kid’s” song at that — manages to CONNECT God’s revealed love, a ringing heart, a bubbling heart, a well-directed life heading ever closer to heaven and TEN joys ALL with THIS ONE THING:
“My sins are all forgiven.”
As a child I was taught Jesus saves, and as far as I knew, I would be with him some day. It wasn’t until my 21st year that I gained the PEACE and ASSURANCE based on God’s promises — that I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt — that my name was INDEED in the book of life. This song glows with that assurance. What happened to me at age 21 that gave me that confidence? . . . Continue Reading →
“Peace Like A River” is a likable song for both young and old, easy to learn and sing. The lyrics are simple, but not trivial. Please enjoy this video, then come right back and we’ll unpack some of the delightful depth carried by this bright tune. Continue Reading →