We are not musical people, really. But JD and I were both convicted (separately) long ago that the music we put IN our ears comes OUT of our mouths and minds. Junk in = junk out. Now, that doesn't mean that we only listen to Christian music, but I promise it makes a huge difference.
Sunday mornings we have what the kids call "Family Church." We sing and pray and do a Bible study in the living room. They love the singing- we put music videos on the TV and sing and dance along.
Here are our current favorite choices (they are not new songs, just family favorites!)
"Like a LION"
"Angel Armies"
(This is Cate's favorite. Probably where her desire to dress as Mary came from!):
I could add 20 more, but I won't. You get the picture.
My current obsession is learning the words (beyond the first verse) of some of the old hymns. I didn't grow up in a hymn-singing church and honestly, I prefer the newer stuff most of the time. But there is such beauty and truth and solid doctrine in so many of the hymns- and they make great lullabies. :)
PS- It's NOVEMBER!! I can break out my Christmas music! (House rules = no Christmas stuff up until after Thanksgiving, but music can start in November.)
PPS- If you're a Pandora fan, my favorite "channel" is Jimmy Needham- you'll get Dave Barnes, Ben Rector, Matt Wertz, Jason Mraz, Parachute, etc. Good stuff.
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