Christmas Song Story: Calypso Carol
The Calypso Carol is often known by it’s opening line “See him lying on a bed of straw”. Some announcers have […]
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Christmas Song Story: Calypso Carol
The Calypso Carol is often known by it’s opening line “See him lying on a bed of straw”. Some announcers have introduced the song as a traditional folk carol of the West Indies. However, it was written by an Englishman, Michael Perry. Perry wrote the song in 1964 while a college student for their Christmas concert. The song became famous by […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah-Kanna
Jehovah-Kanna means the Lord is jealous Do not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. Exodus 34:14
Read moreBook Review: A Deep Divide by Kimberley Woodhouse
After being kidnapped Emma Grace McMurray finds herself looking over her shoulder and turns up as a Harvey Girl. Businessman Ray Watkins is instantly captivated with Emma Grace. Adventure and mystery pull the two closer together as they set out to unravel it. Kimberley Woodhouse tells a masterful story which will resonate with readers. The story takes place in the […]
Read moreHymn Story: Gods Own Child
God’s own Child was written by Erdmann Neumeister. in Germany in 1671. He went on to serve as a pastor and assistant superintendent in the Eckartsberg district. In 1704, he went to tutor the daughter of Duke Johann Georg and a year later worked for Count Erdmann II von Promnitz. In 1715, he became pastor of St. James’s Church at […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Kabodhi
Jehovah Kabodhi means the Lord my Glory But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. Psalm 3:3
Read moreBook Review: Prepare Him Room by Susie Larson
Looking for something to draw you closer to the Savior this holiday season? Susie Larson takes us deeper into the holiday season for a time of worship with the Christ child in Prepare Him Room: A Daily Advent Devotional. She ends each devotion with a thought to prepare room for Christ and an action to focus on the true meaning […]
Read moreHymn Story: Or Thy Strong Word did Cleve the Darkness
Thy Strong Word did Cleve the Darkness was written by Martin H. Franzmann. Franzmann was born in 1907 Minnesota and died in March 1976 in Cambridge, England. He wrote numerous books and hymns. He was an American Lutheran clergyman, theologian, college professor and poet. The song has a 1969 copyright with Concordia Publishing House.
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Jireh
So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.” Genesis 22:14 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Soninto the world that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9 And my God will meet […]
Read moreBook Review: Help, I’m Drowning by Sally Clarkson
As someone weathering a series of storms Help, I’m Drowning: Weathering the Storms of Life with Grace and Hope has been very helpful. Sally Clarkson shares from personal experience and provides real examples of how God is there with us in the storm and nothing takes him by surprise. Each chapter ends with an anchoring prayer, scripture, and act while […]
Read morePatriotic song: American Soldier
American Soldier is a song made popular by Toby Keith. He co-wrote the song with Chuck Cannon. Keith said that the song was written “for all the times that I get to meet the troops on these USO tours, and since Courtesy of Red, White, and Blue, the P.O.W.s and the families that have come and brought me back my […]
Read moreHymn Story: The King of Love My Shepherd Is
The King of Love My Shepherd Is was written by Henry W. Baker. Baker was born in London, England in 1821. He took Holy Orders in 1844 and he wrote many hymns. One of his earliest compositions was the very beautiful hymn, “Oh! what if we are Christ’s”. His hymns are described as “simplicity of language, smoothness of rhythm, and […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Immeka
Jehovah Immeka means the Lord is with you. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34:3
Read moreHymn Story: Thine is the Glory
Thine is the Glory is often performed as an Easter song. The hymn was written by Edmond Budry, a Swiss Protestant minister. The lyrics are set to the tune “See, the Conqu’ring hero comes” from the third section of Handel’s oratorio Judas Maccabaeus. The German Advent hymn Tochter Zion, freue dich uses the same tune. The hymn is also sometimes […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Hoshiah
Jehovah Hoshiah means the Lord Saves Lord, give victory to the king! Answer us when we call! Psalm 20:9
Read moreHymn Story: Lift High the Cross
Lift High the Cross is a 19th Century English hymn. It was written by George Kitchin and altered by Michael R. Newbolt in 1916. It has been suggested the hymn was inspired by Constantine the Great’s conversion to Christianity and seeing a cross which had the Latin version of “In this sign thou shalt conquer” written on it. Kitchin wrote […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Helech ‘Olam
Jehovah Helech ‘Olam means the Lord King Forever The Lord is King for ever and ever; the nations will perish from his land. Psalm 10:16
Read moreHymn Story: Simple Gifts
Simple Gifts is attributed to Joseph Brackett, a member of the Alfred Shaker Village. It was composed in 1848, and relatively unknown until Aaron Copeland used the melody in the score of Martha Graham’s ballet Appalachian Spring, first performed in 1944. Copeland used the song a second time “in 1950 in his first set of Old American Songs.” Several Shaker […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Hashopet
Jehovah Hashopet means the Lord my Judge The LORD is our judge the LORD is our lawgiver; the LORD is our king; he will save us. Isaiah 33:22 I have not wronged you, but you are doing me wrong by waging war against me. Let the Lord, the Judge, decide the dispute this day between the Israelites and the Ammonites.” […]
Read moreBook Review: The Essential Andrew Murray Collection
Andrew Murray writes with a heart of humility and a heart for the Lord. His writings in the Essential Andrew Murray Collection will bring you closer to the Father in your walk and is a great addition to your personal quiet time. the collection includes three of his classics Humility, Abiding in Christ, and Living a Prayerful Life. *I received […]
Read moreHymn Story: No Tramp of Soldiers’ Marching Feet
No Tramp of Soldiers’ Marching Feet was written by Timothy Dudley-Smith. The hymn was copyrighted in 1984 by Hope Publishing Company. It is set to the tune Kingsfold which is an English folk tune dating back to the Middle Ages.
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