Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith… Continue reading Saturday Song: Be Thou My Vision/Holy, Holy, Holy
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Resting Place
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 My faith has found a resting place, not in device or creed. I… Continue reading Resting Place
Saturday Song: Accepted
In every area of a believer's life, they hear the voice of their Savior saying that very message that drew them to salvation, "find in me thy all in all." Just as they are -- just as I am -- all coming assured of their acceptance. Believers come not in their own power or merit.… Continue reading Saturday Song: Accepted
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
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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
September 11, the Weight of the World, and the Goodness of God
“For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened...” 2 Cor. 5:4 Sixteen years ago, I was getting ready for the day, when I heard news of the first plane flying into the twin towers. I watched in disbelief, frozen in front of the television, as the second plane struck. A terrible… Continue reading September 11, the Weight of the World, and the Goodness of God
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
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