As there has been hope and fulfilled promises in the past, so there are promises that will be fulfilled in the future. Christmas is a reminder: God makes promises to weak and lowly sons of earth, and he delights to keep them. So, we delight to sing with hope in his goodness in the present… Continue reading Christmas Medley
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What Child is This: a song for Christmas
1. What Child is this who, laid to rest On Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing; Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary. 2. Why lies He in such… Continue reading What Child is This: a song for Christmas
Open windows and Christmas music
The temperature outside is 70F and the windows are open... time to take down the tree! Real housekeeping, y'all.
Saturday Song: Christmas Medley
Come Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free... Just as we long for Jesus' second coming, others longed for his first. The story and songs of Christmas are reminders that he faithfully kept his promises in the past, so he will be faithful to kept his promises for the future. Songs (with links… Continue reading Saturday Song: Christmas Medley
Immanuel, God with us
He Ordained Peace
O LORD, you will ordain peace for us; you have done for us all our works. Isaiah 26:12 Peace. I doubt whether there is anything so sought after or valued in this world. Peacemakers are commended, both in Scripture and by society. Why, then, is there not peace? War and conflict spread overwhelmingly… Continue reading He Ordained Peace
Shenanigans: Week Before Christmas Break Edition
Saturday Song: Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)
Longing. Hoping. Fulfillment. "What fear we felt in the silent years. Four hundred years... Can he be found? But broken by a baby's cry, Rejoice in the hallowed manger ground! Emmanuel. Emanuel. God Incarnate here to dwell! Emmanuel, Emmanuel. Praise his name- Emmanuel! The Son of God here born to bleed. A crown of thorns… Continue reading Saturday Song: Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)
Joy
The confessions of a New Year’s Scrooge
I'm about to confess something that may make me wildly unpopular, but here goes: I don't really like New Year's Eve/Day as a holiday. Author's note: Please filter this post with the understanding that as I write this, I am by turns smiling, laughing, and teary-eyed. I am by no means sitting on my couch… Continue reading The confessions of a New Year’s Scrooge
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