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Wonderful Words of Life | Music Video

Another early-intermediate piano solo! This one I arranged for a piano student back in 2011. It has a simple, repetitive style.

Sheet music available here.

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I wonder just how much neglecting the story of creation has led to things like abortion -- and even devaluing life itself. There is something awe-inspiring about man's creation that leads to God's wonderful plan and command of procreation. But if one thinks that we evolved, what special value has life? If humans didn't even start out as being humans, in the world's eyes, then no wonder they believe that the babe in the womb is not a living person. How important the truth of creation is!

God sa...

Tero Family Singing Video

The other Sunday, I had my brother bring his video camera and we recorded us singing a full service. For the first time in almost ever. ;) I thought some of you might enjoy it.

When God Made You | Book Review

The art was very whimsical and childish. The rhyme was fun to read. A few of the words they used were a little big for children in my opinion (such as “debut” and “revue”). Some of the message was neat to introduce to children – such as them being made in God’s image, God thinking of them before they knew of Him, that type of thing. However, one quote in particular I disagree with: “You being you is God’s dream coming true.” The book seemed to end on an idea of, “Be yourself and God will smil...

First Line Fridays | 3.10.2017

"Damaris! Damaris!"Damaris Withers shrank back against the hard boards of the attic wall that supported her back.(From A Woman Named Damaris by Janette Oke)
It has been a couple of years since I've read Janette Oke, but when I last read her, I admired her writing greatly--the way she so accurately depicted real life. And A Woman Named Damaris was one of my absolute favorites.
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The Secret Slipper | Cover Reveal 08

One piece left, folks! Just one more piece...

We Have a Winner | Hymn Favorites Collection 1

The giveaway from last week has ended! :) Congratulations, Marlene! You won the digital copy of Hymn Favorites Collection 1!



Didn't win? You can purchase the digital file here for only $1.99.

Take My Life, and Let it Be | Music Video

Another first for WAJN: Violin quartet. :) I have enjoyed arranging for string ensembles for a few years now, but as with most things, I tend to do it when I have a specific reason to do it. Well, now with about ten violin students, I have a reason! We have a homeschool tea coming up, and one of the coordinators asked if I could get a few of my students to pull something together. The theme of the tea is "Celebrating our Individuali-tea." I thought there was no better hymn to use than "Take M...

The Secret Slipper (and a writing update) | Cover Reveal 07

Just two more pieces to go! Which piece do you think I'm saving for last? ;)



In way of general writing update, I decided to give myself a challenge: 7,500 words this month! Actually, that's just for one of my projects. I'm also hoping to edit some more of Journey of Choice, and, of course, get "The Secret Slipper" closer to publication.
If you're on Instagram or FaceBook, I'm trying to keep everyone updated as close to daily as possible (click on the links to follow me). And...if you want to jo...

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If this was the description of a nation that displeased God, could it not apply to an individual?


"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him." 1 John 2:15If we took just this verse, we would all have different definitions of what the "love of the world" entailed, and it would lead us to live lifestyles abstaining from certain inventions, maybe even people, and places. However, the next verse defines the love of...