God meant it for good

Wow.  What a powerful concept.  In its original context, Joseph is speaking with his brothers.  You may know the story.  If not, here’s a brief recap. Joseph was the 11th son of Jacob (otherwise know as Israel).  He was pretty much hated by his older brothers, because he was Jacob’s favorite.  They talked about killing…

Today’s play list

As I write I’m listening to music from Sovereign Grace Music – two of my favorite newer albums (can we still call them albums?).  Upward, the Bob Kauflin Hymns Project and Valley of Vision, based on the Puritan Prayers of the same name.  Wonderful text, some old hymns and some new, great melody lines, all…

Good music coming north?

Friday was a good day for me, music wise.  First, I got a call from Jacob Kitson, tenor for Greater Vision.  They are coming to Gaylord High School, and he wanted to make sure we weren’t doing anything that would conflict with that date.  (We have sponsored a number of concerts in Cheboygan, including Glad,…

The Palms of His Hand

Today’s reading passage in my project to read through the Bible this year was in Isaiah, chapters 46-50.  It’s amazing how there  is always something to take away, a phrase that strikes home, a glimpse into a deeper meaning from another reference passage, or maybe a thought of a hymn or other song, regardless of…

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