Great (new) Christmas songs

We’ve done a couple of new songs at church this Christmas.  The first is a song we’re learning as a congregation, We Will Seek You, written by Mark Altrogge.  It’s a part of their CD “Savior: Celebrating the Mystery of God Become Man“.  Great message, and a melody that lifts you up and stays with you.…

Praise the Lord!

I’m reading from the Psalms today, 146 – 148, part of the closing section of five Psalms dedicated to praise. Each one starts and ends with the exhortation to “Praise the LORD! Here’s how each opens: Psalm 146:1,2 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul! I will praise the LORD as long as…

More of You (and less of me)

I was reminded of this song, written in 1994 by Bob Kauflin, by a tweet from @marvinlwilliams.  The text of his tweet was short: ““He (Jesus) must increase, but I must decrease.” Jn 3:30 What area in ur life do u need 2 b less significant so that he is most significant?” More Of You…

I Sing The Mighty Power of God

“… all that borrow life from Thee are ever in your care, and everywhere that man can be, Thou, God, are present there!” What a great thought to end Thanksgiving weekend and continue on with a life devoted to thanksgiving. In everything give thanks.

10 Most Beautiful Lakes

I subscribe to Budget Travel (and their email newsletter) because we like to travel, and we like to travel inexpensively.  One of the articles in their latest newsletter was “The World’s Most Beautiful Lakes“.  I was saddened that none of my favorite lakes, Mullett Lake, Lake Michigan, and Lake Superior were included on their list,…

Praise and Thanksgiving – a Prayer

O MY GOD, Thou fairest, greatest, first of all objects, my heart admires, adores, loves thee, for my little vessel is as full as it can be, and I would pour out all that fullness before thee in ceaseless flow. When I think upon and converse with thee ten thousand delightful thoughts spring up, ten…

Coming Again!

Way back in 1957, When I was just a wee little lad, John Peterson wrote the words and music to this song. Marvelous message we bring, Glorious carol we sing, Wonderful word of the King – Jesus is coming again! (Chorus) Coming again, Coming again; Maybe morning, maybe noon, Maybe evening and maybe soon! Coming…

Hymns From Page CXVI

Page CXVI has undertaken a project to do hymns in a new setting, providing a more contemporary musical setting.  I’ve highlighted their first two albums before, and they have just provided the ability to listen to the albums online. If this works like it’s supposed to, you should see a player for each of their…