“The Old Rugged Cross” has been called one the greatest hymns. It is about one of the greatest events in human history. Please give it a sing-along listen, then come back and we will ponder the greatness of what our Continue Reading →
Our song “Though Jericho Pleasantly Stood” is not nearly as well known as “Amazing Grace” but they resemble each other in depth of truth and heart. These are two of some 280 hymns penned by John Newton, an Englishman whose Continue Reading →
Some live for the moment only. Some for this life only. Some live knowing in the future they’ll see Jesus. Such views of life affect how people spend their time and treasure. Here is a question we can ask ourselves Continue Reading →
Proverbs says, “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but deliverance is of the Lord.” That verse does not teach that it is stupid or wrong for people to prepare and work. It simply makes it clear that Continue Reading →
Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. wrote the lyrics to “There’s No Friend Like Jesus” and to this song, “Count Your Blessings” — two of the three thousand hymns he wrote in the late 1800’s. He was an ordained clergyman who preached Continue Reading →
Many songs celebrate not only the name Jesus but also other names Jesus has. For example, a fine old hymn called “Blessed Be The Name” sings of Jesus as “♫♪ Redeemer, savior, friend of man ♫♪”. If Jesus were only Continue Reading →
This is a song of bright encouragement and exhortation using words straight from Psalm 20 — “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.” Please give the song a Continue Reading →
“Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Isaiah replied, “Here am I. Send me!” Now what? Isaiah will move among the people to speak on behalf of God. People like Isaiah who have been commissioned to speak Continue Reading →
Maybe you have helped someone use several ropes or straps to thoroughly secure cargo to a car top or trailer and, while pulling the last strap tight, you heard the person say, “There, that’s not going anywhere”. You might have Continue Reading →
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 →
