Gathered In Grace

August 18, 2026 Gracie

Gathered In Grace: A Wonderful Chorus Of Believers

Dear Christian – what are you doing right now?

. . . that is, besides reading my blog. 😊

Well, I have an idea.

Let’s praise the Lord together . . . as in, right now.

Psalm 95:1 encourages us to:

Come, let’s sing for joy to the Lord,
Let’s shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation. – Psalm 95:1, (NASB).

There are a lot of new songs out there, but I get excited when I hear a newer version of an older one that’s so beautifully done, it’s unforgettable.

I love singing along in church to “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord.)”

In my humble opinion, it is one of Matt Redmond’s best songs.

Recently I heard another arrangement of it and, much to my surprise, fell in love all over again.

From a nation fraught with the devastating persecution of Christians, comes beautiful voices of hope.

This impressive choir, conducted by Emre Matthew, brought together a thousand singers blending their amazing voices together in perfect harmony.

Talk about brilliant lights shining in the darkness – gathered in grace to praise the Lord.

What an opportunity to reach the world for Christ.

Perhaps a “glimpse” of what praising the Lord in heaven could be like?

Don’t forget to turn up your speakers!

You can find this song available on iTunes if you’d like to download it like I did.

Gathered In Grace: Worshipping Together In One Accord

Can you imagine praising the Lord together and forever?

Gathered in Grace

I can’t wait to worship God and sing in heaven, can you?

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Thank You Isn’t Enough

October 13, 2025 Gracie

Because Thank You Isn’t Enough

There’s a little sign that sits on the desk in my home office.

It says just one word, “Grateful.”

There’s not much to it really – I bought the little piece of wood at Hobby Lobby, and then simply painted it.

Artistic-wise, not much of a masterpiece, right?

But, the meaning of the word “grateful” for me is far more precious than I can describe.

I am so thankful to God for sending us His Son Jesus, and I’m so grateful for His work in me.

Looking back, I remembered I wrote a poem about gratitude to God several years ago.

I will link it here.

Thank You isn't enough Through the good times and all of the challenges we face in this life, God has a purpose for them, even though we don’t always understand the “whys”.

Paul addressed the following verse to the Romans, but like all of Scripture, it carries God’s message through the generations.

God is Sovereign.

His character never changes.

Through our beginning as babies in the womb, through our end (and of course everything in between), God has a purpose for our lives and for our good.

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28, (NASB).¹

For all that God has done for us, it seems that a simple thank you isn’t enough.

That’s why when I heard Tasha Layton’s song, “Thank You Isn’t Enough,” bells started going off.

Okay, I have to share this one!

It’s hard to pick a favorite verse in the song, but here’s mine:

Got a resurrection story
One I gotta tell
How Jesus changed my life
And I’m still overwhelmed – Song lyrics, “Thank You Isn’t Enough.”¹

What an amazing song to remind us of God’s faithfulness.

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²Song lyrics to “Thank You Isn’t Enough” featuring The Choir Room, courtesy of AZLyrics.com.

Christian Soul-Soothing Music

September 30, 2025 Gracie

Christian Soul-Soothing Music

Who could use some Christian soul-soothing music right now?

I know I could.

Too many disturbing news headlines to count.

One of my go-to’s when it gets to be too much is to listen to some great Christian music.

Can I just say that one of my favorite, musically-talented, family bands ever is “The Petersens” family?

My husband and I saw their Christmas show in North Texas a few years ago. It was one of the most entertaining and delightful concerts we’ve ever been to.

If you get a chance to see them this holiday season, I can highly recommend.

This is a show you can bring the whole family to!

Just a few days ago, I saw that they posted their adaptation of “How Great Thou Art” online, and I couldn’t wait to share it here.

I know you’ve heard this beloved Christian song before, but the Petersens add their wonderful harmonies and musicianship in a way that I could listen to it over and over again.

I hope you enjoy and feel that sense of peace we can all use for such a time as this in our world.

A heartfelt thank you to the Petersens for sharing their musical gifts for God’s Glory.

Hear The Angels Sing

December 12, 2023 Gracie

TO HEAR THE ANGELS SING

What is it like to hear the angels sing?

Can you even imagine what that heavenly chorus – a multitude of angels praising God would sound like?

We read in Scripture that the lowly shepherds heard them as an angel of the Lord announced our Savior’s birth.

Hear the angels sing

What a beautiful foretaste of the salvation to come: God gave the first message of His Son to common shepherds, those looked upon as sinners. The angel’s appearance was that of splendor and glory. This was the Shekinah glory. The angel’s message was one of reassurance and good news. He proclaimed the Messiah’s birth and charged the shepherds to visit the child. – as quoted in preceptaustin.org.²

Shekinah glory – “the visible manifestation of God’s presence and glory.”³

What is it like to hear the angels praise God?

Some day when our eternity comes, we will know.

And, we will join them honoring our Heavenly Father Most High!

Hear the Angels Sing – the Greatest Gift is Jesus

When I heard Andrea Bocelli sing the “The Greatest Gift” along with his son and precious young daughter, I knew I wanted to share it here.

It’s so beautiful, the chorus of this song plays over and over in my head throughout the day!

You may want to turn up your speakers for this one.

I don’t know about you, but I get goosebumps.

Wishing you much joy this Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus.

²Precept Austin quotation is from the Luke 2 Commentary, [2023] Courtesy of Precept Austin, Subheading, “Some Shepherds Watching Sheep”. Web. Accessed 6 December, 2023.

³Precept Austin quotation is from the Overview: The Glory of the Lord, [2023] Courtesy of Precept Austin, Subheading, “The Glory Cloud Of The Lord”. Web. Accessed 6 December, 2023.

Christian Music

Song To Brighten Your Day

July 31, 2023 Gracie

A Song (or Two) To Brighten Your Day

It’s no secret that I love music, especially Christian music.

In fact, I have so many favorite songs that it’s hard to list them all!

Theologian Martin Luther once said, “Music is one of the fairest and most glorious gifts of God.”(Martin Luther quote, n.d.)¹

It is indeed.

Music can make you happy, lift your spirits, and turn your frown upside down.

Do you need a smile and some soul-stirring today, a song or two to brighten your day?

Check out the Imani Milele Choir from Uganda, Africa.

In this video, they sing a cover of the classic, “O Happy Day” originally performed by the Edwin Hawkins Singers.

You might want to crank up your sound on this one!

A Joyful Song to Brighten Your Day

No matter what is going on in your life, friends – let your heart sing!

We serve a God who sees everything, knows everything, and hears everything.

He is with you and me and nothing and no one can ever take that away.

I love this verse in Psalm 95.

Whether it’s in your shower or congregational singing in church, we have a blessed reason to sing for joy to the Lord.

He sent us His Son to die for us so that we can have eternal life.

Come, let’s sing for joy to the Lord,
Let’s shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation. – Psalm 95:1, (NASB).²

With great excitement, I present to you the Imani Milele Choir singing their engaging cover of “Joyful, Joyful.”

Have a blessed day!

The Lord is in this place.

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¹ Martin Luther quotation. From AZquotes.com., Martin Luther (1818). “The familiar discourses of dr. Martin Luther, tr. by H. Bell”, p.428. Accessed July 25, 2023. Web. Retrieved July 21, 2023.

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