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…

When Peace Like a River

Lent is upon us once again, which means another 40 days of something to help me focus on God's word. It's been especially hard to spend time in Scripture or prayer lately, keeping a busy toddler entertained and out of trouble, beating cabin fever, waiting to hear where we will be called (66 days and…

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…

Reflecting Light by Sam Phillips

I've had this song stuck in my head all day long. It was on the last Gilmore Girls episode that I watched and when I heard it, I immediately looked it up, and it's been stuck ever since. It's a lovely song: beautiful melodies, beautiful words, and Sam has a beautiful voice. The chorus is…