Christmas has always seemed magical to me and this year was no different. Maybe magical isn’t the right word. Growing up it seemed magical … I think I realized this year that what seemed magical was really holy. Maybe, in a sense, holy and magical are very similar. D & I went to First UMC of [ Read More ]
Archive for December, 2009
No, it’s not Monday … and yes – you’ve already gotten your Music feature for the week, but Christmas is a’coming! As we wait (trying to be patient) for Fed Ex to deliver a very special package, we reflect on all the great Christmas music that’s out there. This one may be my favorite Christmas [ Read More ]
Last Sunday in worship, we sang “People Look East” as our Sending Song. Something about the lyrics of verses 2 and 3 brought a revelation that I had never had before. The verses go something like this: Furrows, be glad. Though earth is bare, one more seed is planted there. Give up your strength the [ Read More ]
Here’s your weekly Music Monday! From Todd Agnew‘s Christmas Album, here’s Christy Nockels singing Mary’s song from the Gospel of Luke, commonly known as the Magnificat. In this video, it’s put to scenes from The Nativity Story. If you’re at a church that uses the revised common lectionary, you might recognize it from yesterday’s readings! [ Read More ]
but keep the old; one is silver and the other gold. If you’ve been through any level of Girl Scouts or know anyone who has been involved in Girl Scouts in any way, you’re familiar with this song. Or perhaps you have absolutely no connection with Girl Scouts whatsoever, but you still know the song. [ Read More ]
