musical musings of a daughter of the King
This past Sunday, as I sat down at the keyboard on the stage at church, I noticed something on the keys. There was some kind of seed resting on middle C. A sunflower seed perhaps? The strange thing is- I NEVER eat on the stage at church, and don’t recall seeing anyone else eat either. […]
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I miss seeing the random smiles of strangers striking up conversations of commonalities and enjoying a moment of connection I miss the warm embrace of a friendly hug- the one that makes me instantly feel like you’re a part of my family I miss the naiveté of going about our daily lives without thinking that […]
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we’re in a time of “leaning”- all our excess stripped away we’re in a time of leaning on our Savior day by day This is a strange season we are in. Just a few short weeks ago I was excitedly planning Easter festivities at church, my girls were anticipating their spring concerts and trips with […]
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As Joey from my favorite sitcom, Friends, would say- “How YOU doin’?” I have written lots of half posts but haven’t actually “published” one in a while. It’s kind of funny, because we used to be so busy- with work, taking kids here there and everywhere, after school activities… in fact eating meals as a […]
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focusing on feelings leaves my heart reeling and my goal becomes a far distant dream but when I instead plan each step ahead the destination’s not as far as it seems I had an “aha” moment this morning. Yeah, that happens occasionally- but not as often as I’d like 🙂 I really wanted to […]
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Isn’t it funny how some days don’t seem to start off on the right foot…and then by the end of the day, you look back and see how it was one of the very best days? I woke up one day with a feeling of dread. There were several things I had to do, and […]
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O God, inspire our morning hymn Of love and gratitude; Oh, bless the sacrifice we bring, Thou Source of every good. Thy miracle of love so sweet Preserved us all secure; While helpless in unconscious sleep, Thy presence kept us pure. ’Tis blest to rise, O Lord, and join With nature’s minstrelsy; To hymn Thy […]
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Less is more. Even when it comes to the words we say. My husband says I’m the queen of the 3 minute sermon. Having led worship at our church nearly every Sunday for the past 10 years, I’ve pretty much gotten the mini sermonette down to an art. Less is more. When I speak, what […]
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Time is an extremely valuable commodity. With every passing day, I am more aware of how precious our time is and how important it is to spend it wisely. Lately, I have found great joy in spending time with my husband and daughters. As the girls are getting older, I thoroughly enjoy our shopping excursions, […]
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Recently, I was reminded that “youth” is all about perspective…
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