I Heard The Bells…

Okay, so the video below is a year old, but I just came across it while searching the internet the other night…This song has become my favorite this Christmas season. We hear so many times about all the bad stuff that is happening, but there is one HOPE — Christ. Open up your heart this Christmas and invite in the peace that comes from Him…

By the way, you can get this song as a MP3 download for free on Amazon.com or you can purchase the entire Christmas album at a low price…

Peace to you and yours this Christmas…

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He is There!

No matter what you are going through, my sweet sister – HE is THERE!!!!

If you are interested in hearing more about the group ‘Tenth Avenue North’ you can visit their site and download their entire album ‘Over and Underneath‘ for just $6.99. I personally believe that ‘Tenth Avenue North’ is the best newcomer group of the year! Their music speaks to my heart…

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Wear Waterproof…

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” ~ Psalm 23:4 (ESV)

Do you worship Him besides Sundays? I hope you do. There is nothing better to get prepared for your day ahead than to worship Him in the morning. Turn up the volume of your radio (or favorite praise CD) – lift your hands in praise.

As I was driving to work this morning, the radio station played Matt Redman’s song “You Never Let Go”. When Matt started to sing the refrain, I could not help but turn up the volume, raising my hand in praise (at the stop-light). Tears of joy rolled down my face singing with Matt:

“O no, You never let go,
Through the calm and through the storm
O no, You never let go,
In every high and every low
O no, You never let go, Lord You never let go of me.”

God sends us daily reminders that He is with us every single day. Through a Bible verse; through a song you might hear; or even a simple note from a dear friend…He will see you through the valley. One thing I do suggest: wear waterproof mascara. I am glad that I did this morning 😛 …

Be blessed today and as always…

Thankful Thursday ~ Rest

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” ~ Matthew 11:28-30 (ESVemphasis mine)

Did you knew that one of the definition of rest is “peace of mind or spirit”? Really, I didn’t make this up – you can check it our yourself at Webster 😛 …Are you rested today? Have you spent time with Him lately? Believe me – if I don’t spend time with Him in His Word or prayer, I get restless. Too many things flood my mind…So, today, I am thankful for rest for body, spirit and soul…

  • Lord – thank you for preserving your Word for us to find rest. You always refresh us. You are a place for peace…
  • Lord – thank You for giving me rest about our son. I know that You are watching over him…
  • Lord – I am thankful for musicians like Jadon Lavik. Lord You know how much I love praise music. It makes my workday easier – I can rest knowing You are right there with me…
  • Lord – thank You for giving me rest about my job. I am almost caught up with the old (2007) stuff and can look ahead to the next fiscal year…
  • Lord – thank You for giving me rest about Laced with Grace. Thank you for blessing the women that blog about You…
  • Lord – thank You for my beloved who knows just the right way for me to rest. Thank You for the wonderful world You have created around us. I just love taken photos of Your creations…

I have mentioned Jadon Lavik above; if you have time check out his music over at his blog. I really enjoy his ‘remake’ of ‘Come Thou Found’. It is wonderful to set old favorite hymns to modern music. I know that I will download his entire album “Roots Run Deep” tonight for my MP3 Player at Mugs of Truth – Music 😛 …

Sorry that my thankful post got a little long today. I just love to share the music I totally enjoy. So what are you thankful for today? Care to share? I would love you to. Please leave your link below…

Thank you for stopping by today. May our precious Lord give you rest so can skip through the day with praise on your lips…

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