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Tag: music
Saturday Song: He Will Hold Me Fast
When I fear my faith will fail Christ will hold me fast When the tempter would prevail He will hold me fast I could never keep my hold Through life’s fearful path For my love is often cold He must hold me fast Those He saves are His delight Christ will hold me fast Precious… Continue reading Saturday Song: He Will Hold Me Fast
Snow Day Song
18“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. Isaiah 1:18 Snow brings out our sense of wonder. We celebrate children seeing their first snow. We wish for it at… Continue reading Snow Day Song
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
Saturday Song: Now I Belong to Jesus
After reading this post from Desiring God, I felt inspired to play some old hymns that I haven't sung or played for quite a while. I couldn't help but smile fondly at the hymnal when I pulled it from my piano bag. I remember reading some of my first words out of a hymnal like… Continue reading Saturday Song: Now I Belong to Jesus
A Toy Piano and the Promise of Eternal Life
Triggers can be unusual, capricious things. At least for me, they are almost always unwelcome. Last Wednesday, my trigger was a small, worn-out, Little Tikes piano. A toy piano like the one I started playing almost from the time I could sit up by myself. A toy piano like the one my grandpa tried to… Continue reading A Toy Piano and the Promise of Eternal Life
Saturday Song: My Story
Caught this song for the first time as I was driving home. Wonderful words -- the story of every believer in Christ. Listen to the song here If I told you my story You would hear Hope that wouldn't let go And if I told you my story You would hear Love that never gave… Continue reading Saturday Song: My Story
Saturday Song: In Your Arms
This song came on the radio as I was working on a weekend project. With the busy-ness of this semester, it was a good reminder to rest in the peace of God and his great love. Click Here for music "In Your Arms" Meredith Andrews with Jason Anderson I'm turning the world off Embracing the… Continue reading Saturday Song: In Your Arms
Saturday Song: the musician’s mission
Tonight I read this excellent blog post from Desiring God: Preaching Jesus With Our Songs Here are a few of my favorite thought-provoking quotes: If Ivan Illich’s words are true, “We live in a world that does not carry within itself the reason for its own existence,” then music must play a significant role in… Continue reading Saturday Song: the musician’s mission
Monday Musings: In Need
Ps. 18:6 "In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears." Going through old songs and rediscovered this beautiful prayer. Thankful it is answered with Ps. 23:5-6, and many other promises like it: "You… Continue reading Monday Musings: In Need
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