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
Sunday Song: Peace and Rest
One of the biggest mercies in a believer's life is that whatever trial or question arises, the answer is always Christ and his invitation to "come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." By yoking with him, we find rest for our souls. (Matthew 11) Peace, Perfect… Continue reading Sunday Song: Peace and Rest
Classroom Culture: Thanksgiving Pumpkin, Day One
What my fifth-graders were thankful for this week. ❤️ Supplies needed: 2 minutes Largest pumpkin teacher can carry Sharpie The question: "What are you thankful for today?" Directions: repeat daily until December 1. Result: Smiles and redirected hearts after the Halloween craziness.
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A Good Day
So I rest in this: “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). No longer is a good day one in which I wake up well-rested. A good day is one in which I can look back at the end of it and see God’s… Continue reading A Good Day
Modern Gestures and Timeless Sonnets
Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds, or bends with the remover to remove: O no; it is an ever-fixed mark, that looks tempests, and is never shaken... Shakespeare
Saturday Song: Praise the Risen King
Today's song is a medley of four hymns. First, Praise to the Lord the Almighty starts of recognizing Jesus is King of Creation and our salvation. The invitation to "join me in glad adoration" flows into a specific reason for praise: Christ the Lord is Risen Today. "Christ the Lord is Risen today, Alleluia! Sons… Continue reading Saturday Song: Praise the Risen King
True Testimony
“It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the sun’s light failed. And the curtain in the temple was torn two. Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this, he… Continue reading True Testimony
Saturday Song: Amazing Grace and Amazing Love
I love being amazed. Amazed at mountain grandeur, fiery sunsets, and breath-taking images from space. I revel in the majesty of creation and take joy from its beauty. How much more will I be amazed at the grandeur, glory, and beautiful glory of the Creator when I stand in his presence? How much more can… Continue reading Saturday Song: Amazing Grace and Amazing Love
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