by Martha Brady | Dec 25, 2020 | GOD'S CHARACTER, GOSPEL OF GRACE, HOPE, HYMNS AND SONGS
On this Christmas Day 2020, this is a hopeful Christmas Carol. It is another hymn written by one of the Wesley brothers–Charles. Think of the words. Jesus came to be born to set His people free–from our fears and sins. Then, it talks about how He is born...
by Martha Brady | Dec 12, 2020 | BIBLE MEMORY, CHANGE, GOD'S EMBRACE, HOPE, HYMNS AND SONGS
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne and Thy Kingly Crown… The words are included with the video below. It’s not as well known as many of the other Carols, but its words are golden. How often are our hearts and minds cluttered, just like my garage....
by Martha Brady | Dec 25, 2019 | CHANGE, GOSPEL OF GRACE, HOPE, HYMNS AND SONGS, RELATIONSHIPS
As a child, I remember learning this poem and quoting it with our class at a Christmas program…or singing it. I don’t remember from this vantage point. What can I give him, Poor as I am? If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb; If I were a wise man I...
by Martha Brady | Dec 14, 2019 | CHANGE, GOSPEL OF GRACE, HOPE, HYMNS AND SONGS
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining. Till He appeared and the Soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious...
by Martha Brady | Dec 7, 2019 | AGING, CHANGE, GOD'S PROMISES, HOPE, HYMNS AND SONGS
Photo by David Beale on Unsplash Some of my favorite Christmas memories have to do with the music that surrounds Christmas. One that has been on this mind this weekend has been Joy to the World. Joy to the world, the Lord has come! Let earth receive her King; Let...