I previously had a blog entitled "Healthy Simplicity." My husband and I both enjoyed researching how to stay healthy naturally, and the blog grew out of that interest. It encompassed so much more than health though. Faith and family were big topics. A little over two years ago my husband went to be with the …
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How Firm a Foundation
There is much mystery surrounding the author of "How Firm a Foundation". There is one thing though that is well established. This has been a beloved hymn for over two hundred years. As so often happens when researching hymns I found extra stanzas that I didn't know about. I am so blessed by the words …
He Giveth More Grace
I was recently reminded of this beautiful song. I've known this song for a long time, but I would have to say that it's never been meaningful to me like it is now. I'm sad because we're moving, and my hymnbook with this song in it is packed up so I can't go and play …
Thanks to God for My Redeemer
Today is our Canadian Thanksgiving! But it feels more like Christmas because we woke up to snow on the ground. It certainly is colder and more snowy where we live now. This is such a beautiful song that shows us so many things we have to be thankful for. I remember learning this song in …
All That Thrills My Soul
This is one of the songs that we sang in church yesterday - All That Thrills My Soul by Thoro Harris. The words really spoke to me since I have been experiencing a closer walk with the Lord since my husband's death. I know that He alone can cheer me sometimes, and I am learning …
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
Just a Closer Walk With Thee is a traditional hymn that is also a beautiful prayer for those feeling overwhelmed by life. When we can acknowledge our weakness then God is able to work in and through us. My thoughts on each verse: 1 - To be satisfied with only Jesus and to daily walk …
Friday File 76
This has been a busy winter break but a good one. I wrote out a list of things to do, and I think I accomplished about 80% of it so I'm happy. It's been nice to stay up late and sleep in. To not have the pressure of school every day. I'm not sure if …
‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
This song sums up what I feel about trusting Jesus. There is a sweet peace in leaving our life in His hands, trusting His promises, and resting in His faithfulness. So much of my trust these days stems from remembrances of Jesus' faithfulness in the past. He has never failed, and I don't expect He …
Friday File 74
Uggh. I woke up feeling sick with whatever it is that's going around our house - headache, fatigue and just general achiness. I pushed through my chore list as long as possible but finally had to go to bed. Now it's almost bedtime, and I'm starting to feel better so I'm going to try to …
I’d Rather Have Jesus
When I was a teenager we had a record of songs sung by George Beverly Shea. Amazing voice. That was where I first heard this song - I'd Rather Have Jesus. The words and tune have stayed with me all my life. What an amazing message. To have Jesus is to have everything. I really …
Intentional Simplicity 