“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Isaac Watts moves me to tears every time I hear it sung. When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that…
This is one that brings you from despair to joy! I remember well singing “Low in the Grave He Lay” by Robert Lowry in the Mennonite church of my childhood and our swell of voices as we sang, “Up from the grave He arose…” Yes, He did! Low in the…
Nearly everyone has sung the chorus of this song, but have you ever sung the verses? Read these words–they are powerful. “He Is Lord” by Linda Lee Johnson. Emptied of his glory; God became a man, To walk on earth in ridicule and shame. A Ruler, yet a Servant; a…
With Easter around the corner, how about we spend the week looking at hymns that celebrate Christ’s resurrection and the salvation He gives? Starting with “At Calvary” by William R. Newell–I used to love singing this when I was a girl. Years I spent in vanity and pride, Caring not…
Paul gave a list of characteristics fitting for one who calls God Father. This list isn’t inclusive—there are other qualities, too—but these directly affect human relationships. Most of these don’t come naturally; we have to work to cultivate them. The good news? We aren’t striving on our own strength. The…
When our clothes become soiled, we don’t just remove them and go on. We put on clean clothes before going on. (Unless we’re toddlers…) Christians should put away sinful practices that do not benefit us. But we need to go a step further and put on Godly practices that reflect…
HYMN DAY! “All to Thee” by Richard D. Baker makes a beautiful prayer of commitment. Will you give Him your all? Therein lies our contentment. 1. I have heard the voice of Jesus Calling clearly “Follow Me”; No one else could ever promise Life eternal and so free. Chorus All…
When Paul wrote to the Corinthian believers, he was concerned about the importance they were putting on things like what to eat, what to drink, when to celebrate this event or that one. Not that those things don’t matter at all—we need to take care of our bodies and also…
Being raised with Christ means being saved. And not just saved for the security of heaven someday, but saved to live a new life. A saved person has a new perspective that includes a Christian worldview and God-honoring value system. With that comes a desire to seek the things above—meaning,…
This verse…this part of the prayer…shatters me in the most beautiful way. When Jesus prayed for those God had given Him, He prayed for every soul who would one day call God Father and Jesus Lord. I made that choice when I was eight years old. So that night in…
