A JOYFUL NOISE

When I was in grade school,  I was introduced to a kids "storyteller" and songwriter pseudo-name "Patch the Pirate".  Then growing up into into a teenager, I eventually got into the songs of his real name of Patch, who is named Ron Hamilton.   A lot of his songs have stuck with me for many years from late teens to even now, though I've forgotten many of his songs. My parents enjoy listen to the BBN radio station probably because of the traditional songs they play.  Once in a while they will play songs from Ron Hamilton.  Recently I heard one of his songs that I haven't heard in a very very long time.   It is called How Can I Fear?    I found a copy of this song in one of my sister's songbooks.  As I listened to the song, it really helped me realized that I should try harder to really keep my faith in Christ, though hard it may be. God is with me, no matter what.  In the dark, when I'm alone, when I face the unknown; He's ever...

Since my illness has seem to have taken a huge plunge recently, many people has asked me what I like to do, or how do I spend my days since I can't work.  I've taken up a lot of hobbies.  I've greatly enjoyed things such as scrapbooking, reading books (nonfiction and fiction) as well as crocheting.  I've crocheted a bunch of scarves (and sold them) wchich has been fun and a good way to make extra money.   I read a lot and at times, yes, watch movies and old TV shows here or there.  I try to help around the house when I can and as much as I can    But what I enjoy most is singing, and listening to music.   I sometimes listen to music and sing while I do other things such as dusting.  I'll take out my guitar and pick at the strings and "try" to remember how to play (I've not be disciplined enough to keep up with my guitar playing or even my little-know-how piano playing).  When I'm really feeling "well"/"good" I'll dance to my...

These Last few weeks has been very stressful for me both emotionally and physically.   I would love to share it with you all, but for now, all I ask is prayers.  Only a handful of people knows the situation, including my Pastors.  God knows the situations and hears our prayers. Last Thursday, I had not one but two people call me and ask me a similar question.  I was expecting one of the person's phone call but  not the other one.   Don't get me wrong, I was glad and always will be glad to be able to help others out and talk to people when they need help or comfort.  These two people doesn't know each other.  They don't know one another situation, their outlook on life is very different; their faith and belief in God is different. So, what is common in all 3 of us ladies?   Pain......Daily pain.   One of us has been struggling for a good while (Friend A) .   Two of us has been struggling for years...