HYMN DAY! This hymn is sometimes called, “I Serve a Risen Savior,” and sometimes called, “He Lives!” Either title fits well. Written by Alfred Henry Ackley, these words are laden with joy! 1 I serve a risen Savior He’s in the world today. I know that He is living, Whatever…
One of the things I studied when I worked toward my degree in education was developmental appropriateness. There are some topics or activities better suited to ten-year-olds than to three-year-olds. A wise teacher knows when and how to present information to his students. The disciples often called Jesus “Rabbi” or…
Jesus knew He was leaving His disciples, but He also knew He wasn’t leaving them comfortless. The Holy Spirit would come and He would never leave them. The Holy Spirit definitely plays a role in the believer’s life. He is our Guide, our Comfort, our Discerner, our Strength, and so…
Oh, the power of Charles Wesley’s “Christ the Lord is Risen Today!” (I’m guessing verses 5 and 6 will be new to you. Let me know if you’ve sung all six verses!) Christ the Lord is ris’n today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and…
Jesus rose up from the grave! The verses from “Were You There”, adapted by John W. Work, Jr., take one from despair to rejoicing. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were…
Nearly everyone has sung the chorus of “He Is Lord” by Linda Lee Johnson, but have you ever sung the verses? Read these words–they are powerful. Emptied of his glory; God became a man, To walk on earth in ridicule and shame. A Ruler, yet a Servant; a Shepherd, yet…
I used to love singing this when I was a girl–such a joyous hymn! Sing along as you read the words for “At Calvary” by William R. Newell Years I spent in vanity and pride, Caring not my Lord was crucified, Knowing not it was for me He died On…
Since Easter is around the corner, how about spending the week with some Easter hymns? This is a new one to me, but I love the words to “Worthy Is the Lamb” by Stephen Leddy Worthy is the Lamb who died in awesome grief; Worthy is the Lamb who saved…
There’s a whole lot of defensiveness in the world today. A whole lot of finger-pointing instead of taking responsibility. A whole lot of “don’t judge me” flung around. Guess what? Even though it might be aimed at you, it isn’t you creating this issue. The Spirit came to convict. When…
As devastated as the disciples were when Jesus went to that cross, think how devastating it would be for us if He hadn’t. Until Jesus came, there was only the Law, which no one could fulfill. But Jesus fulfilled the Law for us. Now we can be free from sin…
