Father’s Day Song: Good Good Father
Happy Father’s Day to all our Fathers. This song story is about the best Father of all. The Lord our God. Good Good Father refers to all the ways the Lord loves his children. It’s…
Names of God: Jehovah Chatsahi
Jehovah Chatsahi means to be or to exist. The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
Book Review: How to Listen So Your Kids Will talk by Becky Harling
How to Listen So Your Kids Will talk is full of communication tips to allow children to express themselves in a healthy manner, ways to affirm their strengths and guidance on how to navigate conflict.…
Couples in the Bible: Amram and Jochebed
Jochebed was the daughter of Levi. {Numbers 26:59} She is the wife of Amram and also believed to be his aunt. {Exodus 6:20} Amram and Jochebed had three children Aaron, Miriam and Moses. The little…
Hymn Story: Open my eyes that I may see
Open my eyes that I may see was written by Clara H. Scott. She was born in Elk Grove, Illinois on December 3, 1841. In 1856, Scott attended the first Music Institute held by C.M.…
Names of God: Jehovah-Bara
Jehovah Bara means Lord creator—created out of nothing. The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. Isaiah 40:28
Guest Post: Where Real Life and Fiction Meet by Susan K. Beatty
It is my pleasure to welcome Susan K. Beatty. She shares about her new book, her daughters fight against cancer, and how it inspired her series. I know she will be a blessing to you…
Couples in the Bible: Jacob and Leah
Leah was the oldest daughter of Laban. However, by the time she met Jacob he was already in love with her sister, Rachel. Leah is described as having “weak” eyes. {Genesis 29:17} As the older…
Song Story: Crying in the Chapel
Crying in the Chapel was written by Artie Glenn for his son, Darrell, to sing. Darrell and Artie’s band, The Rhythm Riders, recorded the song in 1953. The song was rejected by a couple of…
Names of God: Jehovah Adon Kol Ha-arets
Jehovah Adon Kol Ha-arets means the Lord of all the earth. See, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earthwill go into the Jordan ahead of you. Joshua 3:11 And as…
Couples in the Bible: Jacob and Rachel
When Jacob arrives at his Uncle Laban’s, the first person he meets is his cousin, Rachel. {Genesis 29} Rachel is the younger of Laban’s two daughters. Rachel is described as “beautiful in form and appearance.”…
Patriotic Song: In God We Still Trust
In God We Still Trust was written by Bill and Kim Nash with assistance from Rob LeClair, President of HolyBears, Inc. The idea came about as LeClair wanted a song that addressed God in America…
Names of God: Jehovah
Jehovah is one way of saying YHWY—the true and personal name of God. It is used with many other names to describe the Lord.
Couples in the Bible: Isaac and Rebekah
Abraham decided his son needed to marry but did not want him to choose among the women where they were living. So he sent a servant back to his {Abraham’s} kindred to find a wife.…
Song Story: Swing Down Sweet Chariot
Swing Down Sweet Chariot was recorded by Elvis Presley. It is a variation on the well-known “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.” The songwriter is listed as traditional and it is unknown who altered the lyrics. The…
Couples in the Bible: Abraham and Sarah
Abram is ten generations from Noah. He is one of three sons to Terah and lived in Ur of the Chaldees. Abram married Sarai, his half-sister through his father. {Genesis 20:12} The Lord told Abram…
Song Story: His Hand in Mine
Elvis Presley is known for his love of gospel music and to often have hymn sings after his concerts. It is said he used it to “to rehearse and loosen up before concerts and at…
Couples in the Bible: Adam and Eve
Adam and Eve are the first couple in the Bible. They are included in the creation story. “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and…
Mother’s Day Song: That’s Someone You Never Forget
Our mothers help mold us into the people we become and is someone we never forget. As we celebrate our mother’s today, it seems a wonderful time for this song story. “That’s Someone You Never…
Hymn Story: Father Along
The chorus to Farther Along is one that is easy to get stuck in your heart and soul. Much of life we will only understand “farther along”. However, there are a lot of questions and…