Reader Participation
Favorite Jeff & Sheri Easter CD
I’ve been listening to Jeff & Sheri Easter lately which got me curious to know which of their recordings is your favorite. I only have six CDs but, out of the ones I have, my favorite is Places in Time. It has the perfect blend of barn burners and ballads, not to mention great lyrics. I’d love to know which of their recordings you like and why.
Praise the Lord
“ O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever” (1 Chronicles 16:34).
“In every thing give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth (Psalm 34:1).
“I will praise you, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You. I will sing praise to Your name, O most high” (Psalm 9:1).
“Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases (Psalm 107:1-3).
What are you praising God for today?
Your Greatest Inspiration
Last week I wrote about a friend of mine who has cancer and has been an inspiration to me. Is there anyone in your life (past or present) who has been a great blessing and inspiration to you and who may even be responsible for you becoming who you currently are in Christ? It may be a parent or a pastor or a spiritual mentor or just a good friend. Maybe it’s someone whom you only met once or someone you’ve only heard about. So many people touch our lives and so often, they never realize it. I probably go overboard when people bless me in telling them over and over how much I appreciate them but I guess I’d rather make sure they know how much I love and appreciate them instead of them never knowing what they mean to me.
It may take a few minutes but I’d love to hear about a special person in your life and how their life has touched you.
Favorite Hymns
Do you have a favorite hymn? Mine changes from time to time but one that always lifts my spirits is “Higher Ground.” I especially love the verse which says:
I long to live above the world
Though satan’s darts at me are hurled
For faith has caught the joyful sound
The song of saints on higher ground!
What hymn is especially meaningful to you? I’d love to hear about it.
Your Favorite 2009 Recording
I hope you don’t mind if I invite your participation from time to time. I realize blogs are often something you read when you have a few minutes before beginning your busy day or maybe at the end of a long day before heading for bed but the Body of Christ is to be encouraging to each other and I would love to get to know you a bit as well.
Today, I would love to know what your favorite recording is from last year and why it’s such a blessing to you.
For myself, I think I would list “Worth It” from Brian Free and Assurance right at the top. Just about every song has a strong lyrical content and encouragement that I’ve needed, and it’s encouraged me to pray for their group and others who are continuing to travel and spread the Hope that the world needs to hear.
