OK, it probably needs to be said if you haven’t picked up on it by now: I love Christmas music. Every year around December, you’ve probably noticed the blogs and podcasts and things I share on social media (if…
Read moreDec 6 2023
Dec 6 2023
OK, it probably needs to be said if you haven’t picked up on it by now: I love Christmas music. Every year around December, you’ve probably noticed the blogs and podcasts and things I share on social media (if…
Read moreDec 7 2022
With the turning of the calendar, the march to Christmas is upon us. Each year it comes up so fast, doesn’t it? I find myself wanting to put the trimmings up earlier and start the baking (and eating) sooner just…
Read moreDec 8 2021
What Child is this Who, laid to rest
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste, to bring…
Dec 1 2021
Hark! The herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled.”
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
Join the triumph of the skies,
With th’angelic host proclaim:
“Christ is born in Bethlehem.” …
Dec 23 2020
Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories…
Dec 16 2020
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope, the…
Dec 9 2020
O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
O come, Thou Day-Spring
Come and cheer
Our spirits by…
Dec 2 2020
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing
Joy to the World,…
Read moreDec 25 2019
First things first: Merry Christmas! Since starting this blog in 2017, the dates have never lined up for the blog post to actually land on Christmas. So this blog is extra special just for that reason. It is Christmas…
Read moreDec 18 2019
(Originally posted 12-27-17)
Ever have one of those songs that so perfectly sums up the Gospel that it leaves you a mess every time you hear it? I’ve got one that I play every year at Christmastime: Bebo Norman’s “Born…
Read moreDec 11 2019
(Originally posted 12-13-18)
I have a dilemma every year around Christmas. My dilemma is this: my wife is a not much of a gift person. I mean, she likes getting gifts and won’t turn up her nose at any…
Read moreDec 20 2018
It won’t be long now and families will be gathering, food will be on the stove, and children will be eagerly awaiting the expected gifts under the tree. The sights and sounds of the season will soon be at a…
Read moreDec 13 2018
I have a dilemma every year around Christmas. My dilemma is this: my wife is a not much of a gift person. I mean, she likes getting gifts and won’t turn up her nose at any well-intentioned purchase. But it’s…
Read moreDec 6 2018
O Come All Ye Faithful - Derek Charles Johnson
O come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye O come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the King of Angels
O come let…
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