What a thrill to conclude our Christmas service at MGPC today singing Joy To The World. I love preaching on Christmas Day. It’s a time to take the 200 proof grace off the shelf and give everyone a big undiluted swig. And then another one. And another. That’s not to say it’s watered down grace …
We’re singing Away In A Manger twice for Christmas this year, once tonight and once tomorrow. I’m quite aware of the problems with the phrase ‘no crying he makes’. Something of an opportunity to point out what the incarnation means. Tonight we’re using the tune MUELLER, which is our favourite, and in the morning it’ll …
My box set of three albums by Over The Rhine arrived. The Darkest Night Of The Year; Snow Angels; and a second copy of Blood Oranges In The Snow. Perfect Christmas Eve listening.
Ellie Holcomb has had a big year, releasing her solo album As Sure As The Sun. An email announcing the release of this Christmas themed song, Hope Is Alive turned up this morning, so here it is for your listening pleasure.
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