Christmas. Music. Nombres Quatre.

Honestly I wish it were Christmas all year long. Amidst the craziness of shopping and prep and such it somehow always feel peaceful to me. The Truth of Christ comes alive for me.

A baby.

Sent to save the world.

To die.

For me.

For you.

To fulfill the law.

And we don't deserve it. At all. But He loves us. More than we can ever fathom. He cares about our every step, our every breath, every hair on our head. He's not a far away God, but a real, personal savior.

It doesn't make sense. Why God would give his perfect son for a world of imperfect people. But he did. And all we can do is accept it freely.

This song really speaks to my heart...for reasons I can't totally explain. In any case...listen to it. And be reminded of the love of Christ for you.

Christmas. Music. Numero 3.

As I was in my car today, I had the local Christian radio station playing because they've been playing some pretty good Christmas music lately. I heard a new song and the lyrics just really hit me. I ended up buying the entire Christmas Album from Downhere (I've actually never heard of them before...hmm). The album is new this year and I definitely recommend it.

The song I really like is called "How Many Kings?" You can listen to the song on their Myspace page here.

"How many kings, stepped down from their thrones?
How many lords have abandoned their homes?
How many greats have become the least for me?
How many Gods have poured out their hearts
To romance a world that has torn all apart?
How many fathers gave up their sons for me?
Only one did that for me"

Christmas. Music. Numero 2.

There will likely be many of these wonderful Christmas music posts. Have I mentioned that I completely love Christmas music??? I love the warmth. I love that so many of the songs have strings and trumpets and full choirs. I love the story that's told of the birth of Christ, families coming together to celebrate, peace on earth. So so much to love. And I love resting in the knowledge of the saving love of Christ--something Christmas music typically reminds me of.

Anyway. Here it is. My song for tonight. Click below to listen.

"Let There Be Light" by Point of Grace.

5 weeks until Christmas.

5 weeks and one day until Ethiopia. Want to give? (Please?) Visit https://www.mochaclub.org/africa-trips and click "Make a Donation". Be sure to enter my name into the top box. I'm only 28% to my goal and the trip is quickly approaching. Please give if you can. Every little bit helps. And if you can't give, please pray. Thanks friends. :)

Christmas. Music. It's time.

It's time. Yes, it's time. I gave in. Tonight. On my way to small group. It seemed appropriate. I was driving. It was calling out to me. I couldn't help it. I pulled out my iPod. And it was there. My Christmas playlist. My finger just went to it. And thus, the seal has been broken. Christmas music has arrived. I could give you a whole playlist. In fact, I probably will at some point. But tonight, I'll share just one song. I played this song over and over and over again. Anyway, I love Sara Groves entire Christmas album, but I particularly love this song:

It's True by Sara Groves.

Enjoy.

GOING HOME!

It's official. I'll be home for Christmas. A whole week!! Of course, I have to work a couple of the days I'm home, but still! I'll be able to have dinner with my family in the evenings, watch Christmas movies, make Christmas cookies, spend time with friends. Just enjoy being around the people I love again. Looking forward to being home for the week...I haven't been home to my home in Ohio for an entire week since...well...uh...December 2006? Sometimes it's hard growing up and moving away...

In any case, Christmas is gearing up at Disney. I love the holidays!!