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It’s Better to Be Poor

What Christian author–and many a non-Christian author as well–would fail to appreciate Proverbs 25:11? A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Proverbs 15:23 is in the same vein: A man has joy by the … Continue reading

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A Child Much Loved by You

This isn’t one of my more recent songs, but it’s one I often sing when I first pick up my guitar in the morning. It has a special significance, as you can see below. Years before Kathleen and I even … Continue reading

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All Around the World

You may have read last week’s post about the round “Send Me; I’m Yours,” which was based on a  conversation between God and the prophet Isaiah in Isaiah 6:8. I heard the voice of the Lord say, “Whom will I … Continue reading

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The True Source

I come believing, Lord,That You’re the true source of LIFE,And as I go my way,Help me to be my best for You. I come believing, Lord,That You’re the true source of JOY,And as I go my way,May my heart sing … Continue reading

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A Special Brand-New Sun

Okay, I realize the celebration of Christmas is officially over, but I haven’t stopped singing my two Christmas songs around the house. This song is one of them. I didn’t have a recording before, but I do now and wanted … Continue reading

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God Loves the World So Much (revised)

My previous post of this song is still available, but I have rewritten and added to it. God loves the world so muchThat He gave His only SonSo all who believe in HimWill not die,But have life everlasting.Yes, God loves … Continue reading

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The Koala Song

[This is the only recording of The Koala Song.] A koala eats certain gum tree leaves,And it always eats the kind it knows it needs.A Believer feeds on the Word of GodAnd knows no other bread will do. About This … Continue reading

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Like Waiting for Spring Rains

[I recorded this old song for you. Listen here. A free PDF lead sheet is here. It’s in the key of D, but the chords for C are listed above the D chords.] Be patient, my brothers, as you wait … Continue reading

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Then Dawned Sunday

(Because of the importance of Easter in the Christian calendar, I am posting this song again this year. I’m including a link for a recording and one for the PDF of a free lead sheet as well. Note that there … Continue reading

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Come Walk with Me

[You may listen to this song here. The free PDF lead sheet is here.] “Come walk  with me,” said Jesus Christ. I stepped up to His side. We shared our thoughts and feelings As we went along our way. “Don’t … Continue reading

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