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Harriet shared a song with us last year. It's an old hymn with beautiful poetic words of peace and trust. Like a River Glorious was written in 1876 by Frances R Havergal.  I have attached the You Tube clip of the London Philharmonic Choir singing it. It's good to read the words first. Like a river glorious is God’s perfect peace, Over all victorious, in its bright increase; Perfect, yet it floweth fuller every day, Perfect, yet it groweth deeper all the way. Refrain: Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest Finding, as He promised, perfect peace and rest. Hidden in the hollow of His blessed hand, Never foe can follow, never traitor stand; Not a surge of worry, not a shade of care, Not a blast of hurry touch the spirit there. Every joy or trial falleth from above, Traced upon our dial by the Sun of Love; We may trust Him fully all for us to do; They who trust Him wholly find Him wholly true. You can find more info about th...

Praying is just talking to God. Amazing. God, the maker of everything actually listens to our words, our thoughts. Sometimes it just blows me away to think about it. Listening to this little girls sing also blows me away!  Here is Rhema Marvanne when she was 7 singing the Lord's Prayer.  Let it inspire you to talk to God yourself. Watch it HERE on You Tube.

At The Craft Group we share craft, life, stories, food, ideas, laughs and faith. We are Women. We are complex! We are clever. We are special. We are loved. Each week we have a little "thought from the Bible". Because there is so much to learn. Because it gives us meaning. Lately we are using the new big screen TV on the wall to look at video clips of songs that mean something to us. This past thursday, Pam shared this song by Jimmy Needham called "Rock Bottom". It's really special. God is Special. You should watch it. Click HERE to see it. Thanks for this song Pam.

Today at The Craft Group we listened to/watched a song on the new BIG TV in the room. It was my turn to share a "thought for the day". Our new series of topics is "Say it with Music". Here is Chris Tomlin singing "Indescribable" Pick your version. The first on has beautiful images that fit in so well with the song. The second version is Chris Tomlin singing it live. God shows Himself to us through His son, Jesus who we read about in the Bible. God shows Himself to us through His amazing creation which we see all around us.  It's indescribable!

I bought a new CD this week. (I know, that's a bit old school, I could have bought it on itunes, but I like CD's.) Greg Attwell made an album of really old hymns called "Indie Hymnal" and explains why he did this. Powerful old words put to laid back indie style acoustic music. This song is one of my favourites. "Nothing but the blood of Jesus" by Robert Lowry (b. 1826). In an era gone by they used very poetic and strong images taken from the Bible. When Jesus died on the cross, blood was shed and this blood symbolises the washing away of our sins. This is a serious, life saving message and so God uses serious images. Life giving blood. “Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” Hebrews 9:22 We need to be made clean of our sin to be right with God. (and you know we all sin!) So don't be tricked into thinking that you can do this yourself. As the old hymn starts... What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of ...

Are you good enough for God to save you? Guess what, we would never be good enough, but God is bigger than we think and He can save us even though we don't deserve Him. Grace... Mercy... Listen t this encouraging song for those in God's family.

Parenting. This song says something very interesting. Our kids depend on us, but are we enough? It is great to be able to pass our kids into the hands of someone much more dependable that us. Here is Shane & Shane with  "The One You Need"

I have a song to share with you. First... the dictionary meaning of "Grace" - favor   or   goodwill.   Synonyms:   kindness,   kindliness,   love - a   manifestation   of   favor,   Synonyms:   forgiveness,   charity,   mercifulness. - mercy;   clemency;   pardon:   He   was   saved   by   an   act   of   grace from   the   governor.   Synonyms:   lenity,   leniency,   reprieve. We all need God's grace. Have a restful Sunday!

You can hear today's song by  clicking here . This is a particularly touching song if you are going thru a tough time. It talks about what faith can do, but it is talking about what happens when that faith is in Jesus. We follow a powerful God. Matthew 17:20 He replied, “Because you have so little   faith . Truly I tell you, if you have   faith   as small as a   mustard   seed , you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” I love this verse which is also very encouraging. Isaiah 40:31 31  but those who hope in the LORD     will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;    they will run and not grow weary,    they will walk and not be faint. Have a lovely and restful Sunday!

Busy? Take a moment to soak up this song and praise your maker :) 'Yahweh' is the first name the Hebrew people in the Bible ever called God. The song is by Tal and Acacia  and this weeks song was chosen for you by my eldest son, Jacob. He heard Corey chose my song a few weeks ago, so to be fair, here is Jacob's choice of artist. You can tell which son is a drummer and which one is a bass guitarist. Have a restful Sunday.

Today's Sunday song was chosen by my 16 year old son, Corey. He said he'd find me a good song and I asked the questions one would expect a mum to ask... Can you understand the words? Is it screaming head banging noise? Is it saying anything worthwhile? The grin on his face made me suspicious. I'm pleased to say that it is a worthwhile song and he was surprised that I liked it. Listen if you are game (or let your teenager listen for you!). The words talk about life being on the 'frontline'. Young Christians walking together in life, encouraging each other, not regretting things done in the past but looking forward, knowing that when they go through the 'valley of the shadow of death', they will not be alone but will have God by their side.Then their God will hand them a crown and say "well done".  That is from the Bible. It's good to see people of all ages can understand God's gift of Eternal life! Corey wants to know what ...

You are loved way more than you realise! Jesus Loves You and it's not just a cliche. How do I know this for sure? Well the Bible tells me so.  Watch this incredible 7 year old sing about it. I love her expressions, especially when she gets an itchy eye. Watch the whole thing. She really builds it up. What talent! Have a restful Sunday.

Here is a lovely version of the song Amazing Grace, arranged and sung by Chris Tomlin. I found out some really cool things about this song.  Click on 'read more' below to see my discoveries.

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