Author Spotlight: Kathy McKinsey
Today we are starting a new feature, the author spotlight. I will be featuring some of my author friends. It’s my privilege to introduce you to Kathy McKinsey today. Share with us an interesting tidbit…
Song Story: Praises, I’ll Sing Praises
Growing up we sang and I learned to play on the piano “Praises, I’ll sing praises…to Jesus my Redeemer my friend.” The song was published in 1976 by John T. Benson Publishing Company. The song…
Carol of the Rooms Now Available
It is with great pleasure that I announce my debut novel, “Carol of the Rooms” is now available. This story has been through a lot of changes over the last eight years since it was…
Patriotic Song: The Battle Cry of Freedom
“The Battle Cry of Freedom” was written in 1862 by George Frederick Root. The song is also known as “Rally ‘Round the Flag.” The song is a patriotic song, popular during the American Civil War,…
Song Story: The Hurrian Hymn
“The Hurrian Hymn” is considered the oldest surviving melody and dates back more than 3,400 years ago. The hymn was discovered on a clay tablet in Ugarite (modern-day Syria) 1950 and inscribed with Cuneiform text. …
Hymn Story: We Praise Thee, We Bless Thee, Our Savior Divine
Another hymn by Fanny Crosby is “We Praise Thee, We Bless Thee, Our Savior Divine.” Over the course of her life, Crosby (1820-1915) wrote thousands of hymns and around eight thousand poems. Many of her…
Children’s Book Review: He Meant You to be You
Author: J.J. LeVan Illustrator: James Newton Genre: Children’s picture book For every child who needs to know they are loved by God, and every parent who wants to affirm their unique child. In this rhyming…
Hymn Story: Savior, More than Life to Me
“Savior, More than Life to Me” was first published by Fanny Crosby in 1875. William H. Doane composed the music. He sent Crosby the tune and requested she write a hymn titled “Every day and…
Hymn Songs: Never Forget the Dear Ones
Renowned hymnists Fanny Crosby taught at the New York Institution for the Blind for eleven years. While on summer break, she would spend time in North Reading, Mass. She wrote many songs for Dr. George…
Hymn Story: The King of all Kings
George Beverly Shea performed the song “The King of All Kings.” He released the song in 1954 alongside “If You Know the Lord.” The song was written by Stuart Hamblen (1908-1989), a singer and songwriter.…
Hymn Story: The Bright Forever
Fanny Crosby wrote “The Bright Forever.” Sometimes it’s referred to by the beginning line “Breaking through the clouds that gather.” Crosby met many distinguished figures in American history, including Henry Clay. She wrote of one…
Hymn Story: I Am the Resurrection and the Life
“I Am the Resurrection and the Life” comes from John 11:25 “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.” The hymn was…