Tag: encouragement
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 Will Sing of My Redeemer
Philip P. Bliss, one of the more prolific hymn writers of the 1800's, wrote so many of the hymns that are now well-loved the world over. Some of his songs are: Almost Persuaded, Dare to be a Daniel, Hallelujah! What a Saviour!, Hold the Fort, Jesus Loves Even Me, Whosoever Will, and Wonderful Words of …
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
Another favourite song of mine, the 11th century hymn - Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee. Beautiful lyrics and beautiful music. Perhaps the beauty of the words comes from the fact that this was written long before the distractions of our modern day. A time when people had/took more time to meditate. There is nothing …
O God, Our Help
My dad sent me an email this week about the hymn "O God, Our Help". It jogged my memory of this beautiful hymn. A majestic hymn with a stately message. Written in the early 1700's this hymn actually has a message and lifts our hearts and souls to God unlike much of the triviality that …
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 …
Be Still, My Soul
Be Still, My Soul has long been a favourite hymn of mine. I love to play it on the piano. The message of the song is always a calming one. This song speaks of God's faithfulness, His guidance in everything, His calm in the storm, His comfort and the hope of Heaven. I hope this …
Intentional Simplicity 