Our pastor has been doing a series of messages on the gospel as it is portrayed in the book of Galatians, and specifically that there is nothing we can do to obtain or maintain our salvation. "Jesus Paid It All" expresses this thought well. Jesus has done everything that needs to be done. There is …
This song has such beautiful imagery. When I was researching it I found out that the third verse has a fascinating history. The man who wrote the first two verses tried in vain to think of a third verse. In those days (turn of the 20th Century) songs were not considered complete unless they had …
Wow! It's been one of those kind of weeks where it's been a struggle to get anything done - just so busy. So, that explains why it's Thursday, and I'm just now getting around to the hymn that's been in my head the last couple of days. My heart (understandably) often turns to thoughts of …
The way God directs us is so amazing. I had picked out this song for my children to start learning to sing as a special in church. On Sunday our pastor started a series about personal evangelism. It will take him several weeks to go through this so we have lots of time to learn …
I only recently learned this song. First from a new cd, and then because our song leader chose it so I had to learn to play it. The words are comforting and reassuring. No matter what happens in life, we are not alone. We have a friend in Jesus Who will help to bear our …
Intentional Simplicity 