When God Gives You A Fresh Start Introduction: There always seems to be a rush of adrenaline when you start something new. It is the first day of spring and the way everything looks after it rains. It is a blank sheet of paper and the possibilities that can unfold. There are any number of…
Stop Going To Church Introduction: It seems crazy for pastors to advocate that people stop going to church. It is not so much about physically attending a church as it is a call to become the church. To grow where God plants you; that means getting involved in a church by serving, giving, being in…
How Sweet the Sound – It Is Well With My Soul Introduction: It Is Well With My Soul is a beloved hymn. It was written by Horatio Spafford. Grief was a constant part of his life. His son died of pneumonia a short time before he lost a fortune in real estate as a result…
How Sweet The Sound – I’ll Fly Away Introduction: “I’ll Fly Away”, is a hymn written by Albert E. Brumley. It is another one of the most recorded hymns in history. It talks about eternal life, Heaven and acceptance. According to interviews, Brumley came up with the idea for “I’ll Fly Away” while picking cotton on his…
How Sweet the Sound – What a Friend We Have in Jesus Introduction: In many ways, hymns are the oral history of our faith. Like the Psalms in Scripture, they are passed from generation to generation and sung in cathedrals, chapels, or around a family piano. In this series, we will delve into some…