Category Archives: Hymns
Easter better than Christmas??
Is it not strange, the darkest hour That ever dawned on sinful earth, Should touch the heart with softer power, For comfort, than an angel’s mirth? That to the Cross the mourner’s eye should turn, Sooner that where the stars of … Continue reading
Irish and More!
“I would not be a citizen where Jesus was an alien.” Spurgeon This Irish, Swedish, English, Welch of a person, is first, and by God’s grace, a citizen of heaven! So today, though I love celebrating my distant, yet beloved Irish roots, … Continue reading
Christmas Carols Grace Notes – 2
[This article was first posted on Dec 13, 2010. Sharing it again, because the song is That good. Blessings!] ~~~ Is the world listening to the carols of the season, ignoring them, or simply apathetic to their content? How much … Continue reading
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Enlarge My Life
“How much larger your life would be if your self could become smaller in it.” G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy “He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30 The Season is picking up speed, rushing forward with frenzy and tension; we’re being constantly reminded of gifts we forgot … Continue reading
On breaks, no condemnation, Christmas, and Folk Angels
Hello! Remember me? I’ve been away from blogging waaay too long (over 4 months!) and I’m not even sure how to do this anymore! I’ve been away so long, that I actually considered quitting blogging all together–after all, who’s NOT blogging these days, … Continue reading
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Communion
“Do this in remembrance of Me.” ~~ You have prepared for me a feast; and though I am unworthy to sit down as a guest, I wholly rest on the merits of Jesus, and hide myself beneath his righteousness; When … Continue reading
This is My Father’s House
You will not be afraid of the terror by night, or of the arrow that flies by day; of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, or of the destruction that lays waste at noon. Psalm 91:5, 6 I scoured the list … Continue reading
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Approach My Soul, the Mercy Seat
I blog hop. Yeah, it can be a real time waster. But if I submit my web journey to the Lord, and let Him take the mouse , there are little treasures, and pearls of grace and mercy, just waiting to be discovered. Yesterday, I hopped … Continue reading
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God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen!!
I’ve chosen God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen for my Christmas Song and Gift to you!! Listen to a great version by Mercy Me in the Music Box! The words of this song are a bit lost in translation for … Continue reading
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!
Once upon a time, two missionary brothers, John and Charles Wesley, were introduced to worship by a few German Moravian Christians while crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The Wesley brothers were impressed with the hymn singing of the Moravians, even while sailing through fierce … Continue reading
