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Hymns: Yes I Will

I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy πŸ˜€. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the very … Continue reading Hymns: Yes I Will

Hymns: We Are Marching (Siyahamba)

I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy πŸ˜€. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the in-between … Continue reading Hymns: We Are Marching (Siyahamba)

Julie Andrews 😊

Julie Andrews seems quite confident πŸ˜€. I don’t like to share my thoughts about family, friends, work colleagues etc. I could mention famous people, but they’re generally confident by default. And we need to distinguish between confidence and arrogance. Generally speaking, humility is considered a desirable characteristic, but that shouldn’t degenerate into fear. Julie Andrew’s … Continue reading Julie Andrews 😊

Hymns: Eternal Father, Strong to Save

I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy πŸ˜€. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the old … Continue reading Hymns: Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Trouble with a Capital T

Trouble, troubleI try to chase trouble but it’s chasing meTrouble, troubleTrouble with a capital T Way back in the late 1970s, when I first heard Horslip’s Trouble with a Capital T, I probably understood little about mental health. I certainly remember feeling anxious and down in the dumps as a teenager. Music has always been … Continue reading Trouble with a Capital T

Hymns: Your Name

I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy πŸ˜€. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the very … Continue reading Hymns: Your Name

Whoops There Goes Gravity

This makes me think about Eminen’s Lose Yourself. I don’t know what it’s about – maybe about overcoming fear, but it’s the most anxiety inducing song that I ever heard πŸ˜…. We can understand the expression “lose yourself” in different ways. When I read the Bible, I don’t really lose myself. I’m conscious of what … Continue reading Whoops There Goes Gravity

Hymns: There’s a Sound on the Wind (Battle Hymn)

I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy πŸ˜€. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the in-between … Continue reading Hymns: There’s a Sound on the Wind (Battle Hymn)

Hymns: Praise My Soul the King of Heaven

I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy πŸ˜€. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the old … Continue reading Hymns: Praise My Soul the King of Heaven