Hymns: King of My Heart

In this series, I explore some of the very modern worship songs from the point of view of an older guy. I like to be positive. I spent a good part of my life criticizing all things modern, but now that I’m in my sixties, I’m trying to avoid being a stereotypical “grumpy old man.” … Continue reading Hymns: King of My Heart

Hymns: 2019 Memories

I began this series with my Hymns: 1980 Memories post, so this is the 39th in the series πŸ˜€. My main memory of 2019 was a little autumn holiday in Dublin with a day in Belfast. We hadn’t been to Belfast since 1998. For whatever reason, I’m very nostalgic about that little 2019 holiday. Belfast … Continue reading Hymns: 2019 Memories

Hymns: Great Are You Lord

In this series, I survey some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy πŸ˜€. I try to be positive. Not everyone is positive about modern hymns. β€œSo many hymns today (if β€œhymns” they deserve to be called) are full of maudlin sentimentality, instead of Divine adoration. They announce our love to God … Continue reading Hymns: Great Are You Lord

Hymns: Gratitude

In this series, I explore some of the very modern worship songs from the perspective of someone who was introduced to worship songs back in 1980. Of course, even before then, I was acquainted with hymns. But in Ireland, many new songs were sung in the charismatic and Pentecostal movements in the late 1970s. As … Continue reading Hymns: Gratitude

Hymns: Firm Foundation

In this series, I explore some modern worship songs from the point of view of an older person, who has a great love for all things old. But I don’t want to end up a grumpy old man – at least no grumpier than I’ve been all my life. I’ll try to be positive 😁. … Continue reading Hymns: Firm Foundation

Hymns: Who You Say I Am

In this series, I (as an old guy πŸ˜€) take a look at some modern worship songs. I’m desperately trying to settle down in the 21st Century – unless some kind person can tell me how I can travel back in time.πŸ˜€ The first thing that I notice about today’s 2018 song is a riff … Continue reading Hymns: Who You Say I Am

Hymns: See a Victory

In this series, I explore some of the newer Christian worship songs. I ignored new songs for most of the last 30 years. About 10 years ago I started catching up with some of the 1990s songs. Now, I’m trying to get to know the songs of the 21st Century. I don’t want to live … Continue reading Hymns: See a Victory

Hymns: 2018 Memories

I began this series with my Hymns: 1980 Memories post, so this is the 38th in the series πŸ˜€. I think of 2018 as quite a dull year. I felt that way about some years in my earlier life, but I eventually grew to like them more. Perhaps your early years always seem more magical … Continue reading Hymns: 2018 Memories

Hymns: Reckless Love

In this series, I take a look at some of the very modern worship songs, as a fan of the older hymns. I try not to criticize them. You can always find good things in them. The one thing that I found odd about today’s hymn is the word “reckless”. It reminds me of Wreckless … Continue reading Hymns: Reckless Love

Hymns: Raise A Hallelujah

In this series, I take a brief glance at some very modern worship songs. I have a deep love for Christian history and the older hymns. I also enjoy looking back at the contemporary hymns that spanned my own Christian life. I’ve been a Christian for 45 years now – and a nominal Christian for … Continue reading Hymns: Raise A Hallelujah