Give thanks. I went through Thanksgiving of 2021 much like every other previous Thanksgiving in my life. Days of cleaning the house, cooking, setting up extra tables as needed, all with lots of planning and eager anticipation leading to a special day. Some years had a house filled with people, other years were quieter. Most…
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Advocates
Advocate (noun) a person who speaks or writes in support or defense of a person or cause; a person who pleads for or in behalf of another; intercessor. I am blessed with family and friends who are walking with me on this journey. Lisa calls and sends pictures of beautiful baby Vivie, my sweet grandchild…
“We Gather Together”
Think of the main dish on the menu for Thanksgiving. You probably thought of turkey. Think of a hymn about Thanksgiving. You probably thought of We Gather Together. Did you know that the words “thanks” and “thanksgiving” do not appear in the hymn? Although it is a song of praise for the blessings God gives, it…
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is”
With a few decades now behind me as a church musician, I have attended, played and/or sung for many funerals and memorial services. Time and time again I have seen people turn to Psalm 23 for comfort in time of loss. Whenever I hear Psalm 23, I am reminded of a very specific time and…