Tag: encouragement
Friday File 55
It's been four weeks since I put a "Friday File" up. Between my sickness, the children's sickness, and rural internet not working March was just not a good month for my blog. I'm hoping now that we are all better to get back into the swing of things because I have so many things I …
Hidden Art – Music
I'm really enjoying rereading The Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith Schaeffer. This week I read the first chapter that gets into the nitty-gritty of how we can add beauty to our everyday life. The first two chapters explained why we should look for the beautiful in the ordinary. Now Mrs. Schaeffer shows us the practical …
Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Yesterday our church had the privilege of helping with the official start of a new Baptist church. It was so exciting to be a part of this. The new pastor and his family have been members of our church for several months, and while we will miss them we are also excited for this new …
I’ve Found a Friend
This song has been in my head and heart for the last couple of days. It's not a well-known hymn. I discovered it while playing the piano one day - just playing whatever hymns caught my fancy. I love the comfort of this song reminding me that I have a Friend Who loved me before …
My Jesus, I Love Thee
While contemplating what hymn I should do today, one of my children's friends posted on Facebook that "My Jesus, I Love Thee" is his favourite hymn. Right away I knew I wanted to do this hymn today. I love it too. I started to research the hymn and its author. I learned two interesting things …
Nearer, Still Nearer
This song, I think, represents the heart cry of every true Christian because it's only as we are close to the Lord that life has meaning. I have sung this song as a prayer in my private devotion time. I love the progression in the verses. The first verse just speaks of the longing to …
It Is Glory Just to Walk With Him
So many times people think that being a Christian means you go around all day with a serious look on your face thinking spiritual thoughts and performing sanctimonious acts. You never have fun. Life is dull. Nothing could be further from the truth! Life is worth living when you are saved. There is joy - …
Intentional Simplicity 