Yesterday in church my husband was speaking about giving God the best of our life - not the leftovers or what we can just spare. I was reminded of this hymn which I love. It was written in the early 1900's by Howard B. Grose as a challenge to young people to give their best to …
So many of our well-loved hymns come from Fanny Crosby, and this is another one - "Close to Thee". This hymn is not only a prayer for a close walk with the Lord, but also a reminder that He has walked with us through our Christian life. Here's is what Fanny Crosby herself said about …
I have so many songs that I could call my favourite. This is another one - "Abide With Me". The lyrics are full of so many truths and the music has beautiful harmony. I love, love, love playing this song. This hymn was written by Henry F. Lyte just weeks before he died of tuberculosis. …
I made my first YouTube video today. I'd like to do more with YouTube this year so I started today with something I thought was small. I just wanted to take the illustrated verses that I put up on Sundays and use my brother-in-law's piano playing of hymns in the background. Who knew that it …
I grew up in a home where music was important. My sisters and I all play the piano today. I also enjoy the organ when I'm around one and the clarinet. One of my sisters also plays the clarinet and has recently taken up the saxaphone (something I have a secret - now not so …
This song has been going through my mind so much lately. The words are sobering and comforting at the same time. Why would Jesus love me so much that He would die for me? I'm so glad He did though. Who Am I Rusty Goodman When I think of how He came so far from …
Our family was recently involved in a wedding. One of the duets was "God Makes No Mistakes". As I was the piano accompaniment for this I went through the song many times and the words are so good. (The other song was "To Have and To Hold". I was so glad I didn't have to …
Intentional Simplicity 