I was reading a missionary story to my children the other day - Evidence Not Seen - about a lady who spent World War II in a Japanese POW camp. After describing a scene of suffering she tells how her heart was reminded of the words of this hymn and the peace it gave her. …
I've been away from here for a couple of weeks - just enjoying family, but now I'm ready to get back to trying to be an encouragement to others outside my family. I love this song. I first learned it about twenty-five years ago. Friends of mine wanted to sing it for a special and …
Yesterday my husband wasn't able to go to church because he had pulled a muscle in his back that left him barely able to move. Therefore I had to drive everyone to church. I like to listen to music while I'm driving so I scooped our copy of Handel's "Messiah". When I was a little …
We recently had friends visiting us, and after church the husband was sitting at the piano playing and singing. This is one of the songs that he sang. I hadn't heard this in years and was so happy to be reminded of it. Someday Satan will be defeated, and we will be able to perfectly …
I love this song! I love to play it. I love to hear a choir singing it. It is majestic and powerful. This song speaks of all that God is and how He alone is the fulfillment of our needs. It speaks of our life here on earth and our peace in death. It tells us …
I sat down at the piano the other day just to play for my pleasure and came across this song. I love to play this song. The harmony is beautiful, and I enjoy thinking about the lyrics which are so encouraging. "He gave His life to ransom my soul", "Not for the years of time …
I love this song. The melody and rhythm are upbeat and joyous, and the words are a great reminder of all that Jesus has done for us. And then there is the truth that the longer we know Jesus the sweeter He becomes. Over and over again He has proved Himself so faithful in His love …
This morning I was praying for a friend of mine. Last month her dad died, and this week she's saying good-bye to her oldest sister. I can't imagine the pain of either of these losses especially within a month of each other. I'm so thankful that my friend has the hope of seeing her dad …
This post is for Rachel. The internet can be a wonderful thing. Through the internet my daughter met Rachel because of their shared loved of the TV show "Combat!'. Now I've started up a relationship with Rachel too through our blogs. We have a lot in common: grew up PK's, stay at home moms, homeschooling moms, …
Recently my dad and I were going through the hymn book. We were both getting excited about some of the old, old hymns and the wonderful truths they contain. "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" is no exception. Every time we sing this song, I am amazed at the depths of truth it has: Did …
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