Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
What wondrous love is this? Was published in 1811 and considered a Christian folk hymn. It was very popular during the Second Great Awakening. It was first published in the camp meeting songbook A General Selection of the Newest and Most Admired Hymns and Spiritual Songs Now in Use in Virginia. Most sources attribute the tune to “The Ballad of […]
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Mary Bridges Canedy Slade lived in Fall River, Massachusetts. This was the town made famous by the 1892 Lizzie Borden murder case, who was tried for the brutal murder of her father and step-mother. Mary Slade was a pastor’s wife and lived her entire life in Fall River. By the time of the Lizzie Borden tragedy she had died, but […]
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The abuse only escalated and with it my self-esteem and self-confidence were slowly eroded. In time I lost everything I had. I was all alone and had no one to turn, other than to Duncan* and his sister, Mary*. I had one or two co-workers that tried to warn me in the beginning, but at that time I didn’t want […]
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One of the first songs we learn to sing as children is “Jesus Loves Me.” When I go into the nursing homes and daycares to perform, for music therapy or a music session I always end with Jesus Loves Me. I’ve discovered several things: 1. Everyone knows this song 2. The song seems to resonate and touch a chord with […]
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The death of Whitney Houston shocked the world this week. In a time when we know too much about our celebrities, it was still a surprise. For me it was a reminder of my youth and fond memories for The Bodyguard. Whitney had a lot of troubles and demons, but she also had a faith that is undeniable. In all […]
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