I’m not sure who might need to hear this, but here it is. This is a song that has helped me on many occasions, and I’m sure will help me again on many more.
I am thankful for all of you, any of you who read this blog and encourage along the way. I pray that all of you have a blessed thanksgiving, whatever it is you choose to do. Peace of Christ to you all, Lisa
Singing this morning with two of my very favorite singer\songwriters. Rich Mullins and Twila Paris, 1992, and 1988, respectively.. Have a blessed day, and keep your eyes fixed on Christ, our hope.
Lisa
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Is this world and its constant troubles weighing heavy on your soul? This song by Rich Mullins, recorded live in 1992, came into my mind this morning. Once again, the thought of what is waiting for me in Heaven with my Heavenly Father and the Lord Jesus Christ covered me in warmth and comfort like the best of soft cuddly blankets.
“In this world, you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-29
“Instead, they were longing for a better country- a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.” – Hebrews 11:16
“But our citizenship is in Heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 3:20
Take heart, look up, be God’s. Love, Lisa
Hammered dulcimers have been around since the first century, introduced into Irish traditional music since at least the 1700’s. They are hollow wooden boxes with lots and lots of strings, which you hit with wooden hammers to produce the sound. And that of course, is the tricky part. 🙂 Being a lifelong piano player, I was drawn to this instrument the first time I saw it sitting in a music store about 15 years ago. I took my new stringed baby home, and thought, “no problem…I got this.” Wrong. It is amazingly difficult for me to manage to hit those little silvery, sometimes invisible in certain lights, strings with any measure of consistency. But that doesn’t stop me from trying. I still love my stringed baby and the sounds he makes. And to me, life is all the better for still having a challenge, something new to learn. Here’s a video of one of my musical heroes, Rich Mullins, playing his hammered dulcimer. Enjoy. Whatever your hands find to do today, do it the best you can, with a grateful heart that God has made you, that you are able to do things, and that it can bring Him glory. 🙂 Slainte, Lisa
Sometimes when I look at something that’s ahead of me, whether it’s a literal mountain hike or one of life’s other hurdles, it looks huge. Gigantuan and overwhelming. But if I can just start, just put one foot in front of the other and begin, little by little it usually gets done. And then looking back later, I realize it really was more of a hill and I shouldn’t have had the big freak out. 🙂 Here are some of our favorite hills/mountains that we have tackled. Step by step. Blessings, Lisa
“It’s not a hill, it’s a mountain, as you start out the climb…” (U2, I’ll Go Crazy, NLOTH)
Carrantuohill, County Kerry, Ireland
“And step by step, You’ll lead me, and I will follow You all of my days.” (Rich Mullins, Step by Step, The World As Best As I Can Remember)
Bray Head Trail, Valentia Island, Ireland
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