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 →
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 →
Just another simple “kid’s” song — yet if the devil had known what we sing here, he never would have crucified the Lord of Glory, Jesus Christ. This is a song about the best-kept secret EVER. God alone knew about Continue Reading →
Sometimes we like big sit-down dinners with all the trimmings and all the family. Other times nothing is more refreshing than a perfect little snack. Our song is more like the snack. Please give it a sing-along listen and see Continue Reading →
Of all the holidays observed in the United States, my favorite is Thanksgiving. I’ll bet I’m not alone on that. What could be better than gathering with family and food for a time dedicated to thanking the Lord for His Continue Reading →
This song “Thankful” — by singer-songwriter-pastor Cliff Adelman — has meant much to me and many others for a lot of years. It’s a “thankful list” set to music. Please give it a sing-along listen, then come back for more Continue Reading →
“My Thankful Heart” is another song from the lovely collection of hymns Charlie P. Johnston published in 2009. (“My Cup Runneth Over” is also his.) This is a peaceful prayer song of thanks to the Lord. Not only does this Continue Reading →
The word “just” can be used to make something smaller or less valuable, as in, “Oh, it’s just an old shirt.” But the “just” in our song “Just Be Thankful” is not there to make “being thankful” smaller — rather Continue Reading →
Much of the familiar that is all around would be seen as miraculous — or at least astounding — if we would think about it. But many live life not astounded and see no miracles simply because what is all Continue Reading →
This is a good song when you want to quiet down and —- just — be — thankful. Please give it a listen, then let’s chat about blessing. Quiet blessing For many of us, the reason we believe the Bible Continue Reading →