The Joy of Song

I have always been a music lover. I can remember singing every commercial jingle that came on the TV when I was kid, just because it was musical. I remember the pre-K teacher who brought her guitar to class and taught us folk songs like “You get a line, I’ll get a pole.” (Yes, it was the 70’s back then.) I remember singing America (This land is your land . . . ) after saying the pledge of allegiance in elementary school. I remember “helping” my dad warm up on those Sundays when he was leading singing at church. Music and memory seem to go hand-in-hand with me.

As a band nerd from 5th grade through my freshman year of college, and a choir nerd for the rest of my college career, music has been an integral part of my life. It’s probably no surprise that I married a man with a similar musical experience. We raised our children with lots of Bible songs and silly songs and 80’s songs. I’ll never forget the time a friend from church watched our kids for us for a week. When we picked them up, she told us it was like babysitting the family von Trapp!

Singing in church is the highlight of my worship experience. Music has the power to touch places in my soul that nothing else can penetrate. Hearing harmonies blending in sweet accord as we extol our Savior nourishes my spirit like nothing else.

Back in January, I posted about an opportunity I had to sing with a large a cappella group as part of a Praise & Harmony recording. You can see that post here. It was such a magnificent experience. After months of behind-the-scenes editing and producing, all of that hard work is starting to come together.

Praise & Harmony has begun releasing a few sample videos. None of these are the full songs, but I wanted to share a few highlights with you. You might see my face pop up once or twice. I’m harder to find in some videos than others.

I hope you enjoyed these snippets. I look forward to the day I get to join the heavenly choir and no longer have to worry about missing a note or losing my voice.

What are some of your favorite worship songs?

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Published on May 19, 2022 02:00
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message 1: by Shirley (new)

Shirley One of my favorite praise songs is Twila Paris' Lamb of God.
I too am bound up in music. My children have always said that they could tell what kind of mood I'm in by what I'm humming or outright singing. (That is a scary thought.) When I was a child we had quite a ride to either of my grandparents. We filled that ride by singing hymns, even SAB.
I am so glad you got into a cappella singing. It is a real challenge to stay on key without an instrument, but the result when you do in rewarding.
Keep on singing and praising.


message 2: by Becky (new)

Becky I love that you related to Karen's post, Shirley, and that you have a love of music in common. My youngest daughter would fit right in with you. She's been full of songs since she was old enough to talk. :)


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