Singing Hymns

So it's been a while. I got distracted, as I tend to do, and took a pause on the blog. But here I am, for today, with an awesome story to share. The bedtime routine for my two-year-old is fairly simple. We clean up toys, watch 30 minutes of her current favorite TV show (today…

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

This week, I chose "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," LSB #461. It was definitely weird, and felt pretty wrong, to be singing an Easter hymn during Lent. I figure it's okay, though. I couldn't find the correct version on YouTube, so no clip today. The Lutheran Service Book has the text by Samuel Medley…

Be Still, My Soul

I'm a bit behind, but this week I memorized "Be Still, My Soul," LSB #752. This hymn is beautiful in words and melody, as is When Peace Like a River. They're also pretty similar in themes. Both fall under the "Hope and Comfort" section of The Lutheran Service Book, which makes sense as you sing…

My Favorite Hymns

One of my favorite things about going to church is singing hymns. I love hymns so much. I love singing them, I love listening to them, I love playing them.  The other day, Miguel asked me what my favorite hymn in the hymnal was, and I didn't even try to answer. How could I possibly…