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The Student I Could Not Teach
Have you ever had a student who already “knew” all the answers? Whether teaching music, working with a church youth group, homeschooling my children, or sharing advice with someone who has asked for counsel, I have found it to be sometimes comical, … Continue reading
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When You Can’t Find the Merry in Christmas
For many years, Christmas was a very difficult holiday for me: not because I didn’t understand the true meaning of Christmas, or because I wasn’t thankful for the beauty and wonder of the coming of Christ, not because I didn’t … Continue reading
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Have You Thanked God Lately for What He HASN’T Done?
The grace and mercy of God are wonderful things to consider and to experience. God’s grace to us–His giving to us what we do not deserve and could never earn–is beyond expression. As many writers have said, it is amazing. … Continue reading
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Dear Church Musician,
Do you have the privilege of being a part of the music service in your church tomorrow? If so, are you prepared? I have been thinking recently about sharing some thoughts on preparing for special music in the church service. … Continue reading
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Today I Celebrate
On this day when evil, and darkness, fear, and death are paraded and glorified, I celebrate life, and light, and peace, and the power of the resurrection. I am thankful that through the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus … Continue reading
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I Am Just the Messenger
I am just the messenger. I have been entrusted with the most valuable and urgent of messages, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is not my responsibility to be certain that the recipient likes the message, agrees with the message, … Continue reading
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31 Qualities of a Faithful Father
Yesterday was Father’s Day, and throughout the entire weekend I thought a lot about my dad, my grandfathers, my father-in-law, and my husband. I am very blessed to have so many good men in my life. As I thought especially … Continue reading
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The Beauty of Adoption
June 11th is a special day in our family. A banner day, actually. It is the anniversary of the adoption hearing that finalized the placement of our first child into our family. As I’m sure you realize, this was only … Continue reading
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Musical Nutrition – Pep or Power?
I love a good cup of coffee…almost as much as I love music! If you’re not a coffee drinker, please don’t stop reading! If you are a coffee drinker, I’m going to share one more relatively unimportant fact about myself. … Continue reading
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8 Tips for Songwriters
I received an e-mail newsletter a few days ago from Bro. Byron Foxx at Bible Truth Music. Their music and website (www.bibletruthmusic.com) is a great resource, offering quality, conservative Christian music. I asked Bro. Foxx if I could share the … Continue reading
