Gracie’s hymn selection this week is meant to remind you that God is trustworthy. She hopes that you will take these words and melodies with you throughout the week.
Hymns of Worship
For your worship this morning, Gracie has chosen the following hymns: Love Divine, All Loves ExcellingSing Praise to God Who Reigns AboveCome, Thou Almighty King The first hymn, Love Divine, All Love’s Excelling, was my father’s favorite hymn. She chose that in honor of his memory this morning.
A Tribute to My Father, 2021
TWENTY years ago, I was at a small beachside resort in southern Thailand when I got word that my father had died. Within 24 hours I was on a plane bound for Minnesota. Below are the words that I spoke in farewell and tribute to my dad at his memorial service on January 25, 2001 […]
Riding a Flying Pigeon
Those of you who have lived in China, especially “back in the day,” may remember the venerable Flying Pigeon bicycles. You know, the ones that were huge, built like a Mack truck, and functioned as local pick-up trucks. Maybe you even rode one. I still have vivid images in my mind of tall teammates riding […]
Hymns of Love
To encourage your hearts this Sunday morning, Gracie has chosen the following hymns: Why Should He Love Me So?Jesus is all the World to MeOh, How He Loves You and MeMay the Mind of Christ, My Savior May these hymns go with you throughout the week.
Dancing in the Snow
It’s the dead of winter in Minnesota, and that means snow. Once again, we find ourselves hunkered down while a winter storm bears down on us, promising to leave behind anywhere from 5 to 12 inches of snow. There are locals who dread these events because snow simply represents extra cold and extra work. Then […]