An Irish personal evangelistic site. I'm not representing a particular church, but it's broadly evangelical in tone. My aim is to cover topics I've encountered in discussions I've had over the years, mainly here in Ireland..
I have been reviewing some modern worship songs, but I’ve taken a break to explore some Advent and Christmas hymns. 😀. Today, I’ve chosen In the Bleak Midwinter: It’s actually a poem by Christina Rossetti, first published in 1872, later set to music by Gustav Holst and Harold Darke, and is now one of the … Continue reading Christmas Hymns: In the Bleak Midwinter
My first day? The first thing that comes to mind is an episode of the Simpsons, where Homer’s excuse was “it’s my first day” 😀. The most memorable “first day” that I ever had was my first day of primary school when I was four-years-old. It’s one of the few memories that I have of … Continue reading It’s My First Day 😀
I have been reviewing some modern worship songs, but I’ve taken a break to explore some Advent and Christmas hymns. I have listed some of the Advent hymns that I’m familiar with, but perhaps it’s time to move on to Christmas hymns 😀. Let’s begin with Joy to the World: Interestingly, this is more of … Continue reading Christmas Hymns: Joy to the World
Because Christmas is coming, I’ve decided to take a break from my daily review of modern worship songs and focus on Christmas hymns for a month. I’ve started with Advent. Advent hymns emphasize waiting, longing, and preparation, while Christmas hymns celebrate fulfilment, joy, and Christ’s birth. Today’s hymn is On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry. … Continue reading Advent: On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry
As a child, I do remember being on stage a few times in choirs, singing solo and as a ventriloquist, but the solo performances were at small venues. When I spent a year with London City Mission, I remember singing at Trafalgar Square and Westminster Central Hall as part of a choir of the young … Continue reading Sort Of 😄
Because Christmas is coming, I’ve decided to take a break from my daily review of modern worship songs and focus on Christmas hymns for a month. I’ve started with Advent. Advent hymns emphasize waiting, longing, and preparation, while Christmas hymns celebrate fulfilment, joy, and Christ’s birth. Today’s hymn is O Come, O Come, Emmanuel I … Continue reading Advent: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
I answered a similar question a few times recently with “walking”. I greatly enjoy walking, and lately I try to walk ridiculously fast for about 20-30 minutes each day. I’m finding it exhilarating 😄. At home, I find that rhythm games are quite motivating too. You basically punch colourful objects coming towards you while music … Continue reading Audio Trip
Because Christmas is coming, I’ve decided to take a break from my daily review of modern worship songs and focus on Christmas hymns for a month. I’ve started with Advent. Advent hymns emphasize waiting, longing, and preparation, while Christmas hymns celebrate fulfilment, joy, and Christ’s birth. Today’s hymn is Long Ago, Prophets Knew The lyrics … Continue reading Advent: Long Ago, Prophets Knew
When I look back on my life, I admire all the nice, honest, good-humoured, hard-working people who I encountered. It’s as simple as that. They all spark my admiration. In 1982, shortly after I committed my life to Christ, I was slightly uncomfortable with a line from Ebony and Ivory:There is good and bad in … Continue reading Goodness
Because Christmas is coming, I’ve decided to take a break from my daily review of modern worship songs and focus on Christmas hymns for a month. I’ve started with Advent. Advent hymns emphasize waiting, longing, and preparation, while Christmas hymns celebrate fulfilment, joy, and Christ’s birth. Today’s hymn is Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending. … Continue reading Advent: Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending
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