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 an affection for the old cars that I’d see in Ireland back in the 1960s and 70s. All of them lift my spirits when I see them. If I had to choose, it would probably be the Volkswagen Beetle. It has an interesting history: Back in the 60s, as a child, I used … Continue reading Volkswagen Beetle
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 “Good King Wenceslas” . It’s strange to have a Christmas hymn about someone other than Christ. It’s not the sort of hymn that we’d sing in church. Who was Wenceslas anyway? Wenceslas … Continue reading Christmas Hymns: Good King Wenceslas
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 Hark the Herald Angels Sing. I think of this as one of the main Christmas hymns. It’s certainly my favourite in terms of lyrics. It was written back in 1738 by … Continue reading Christmas Hymns: Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Let me begin my wishing everyone a merry Christmas 😀. I’m not creative. At times I liked to think that I was, but I realize now that I’m not – at least not in comparison with so many other wonderful people. But I’ve spent my life appreciating what others have created, most of all, the … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
I must confess that I’ve never been all that excited about specifically Irish Christmas songs, but I am a little bit curious about them. Bing Crosby’s was the first one that I heard. It was on a Christmas record that we had when I was a child. Then I remember being intrigued by The Pogues’ … Continue reading Irish Christmas Songs
I would think that my parents and the writers of Scripture are my biggest influences. I’m from a Roman Catholic background, but I became an evangelical Christian when I was 18. It felt a little like I was abandoning the religion of my parents. But when I think about it, it was them that taught … Continue reading Wonderful Words of Life
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 Silent Night. It’s not particularly rich theologically, but it’s probably the earliest hymn that I remember from childhood. It’s fascinating that it became so popular. I tend to think of this … Continue reading Christmas Hymns: Silent Night
I got into pop music when I was 10, back in autumn 1972. I thought it might be fun to look back at the Christmas hits since then – at least songs that I can personally remember. My focus is on the UK charts because that’s what I’m most familiar with, though I’m Irish. 1970s … Continue reading Christmas Hits
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 Angels We Have Heard on High. Today also happens to be my favourite day of the year. Why? Well, on Christmas day, I always end up thinking that Christmas will be … Continue reading Christmas Hymns: Angels We Have Heard on High
I was born in 1962. It was quite a dull year apart from my entry into the world 😄. I don’t know much about 1962. I do remember suggesting to the Soviets that they place some missiles in Cuba, but it caused a bit of a crisis. And I remember suggesting that the Beatles release … Continue reading Wonderful Land
Hibernia Gospel 