When my big kids were younger we received a Steve Green music CD of Bible verses. One of my favourite songs on that CD was Philippians 2:14, ‘Do everything without complaining or arguing so that you may become blameless and … Continue reading →
In recent months I posted book reviews on Thornton Cline’s picture books The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Violin and The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Piano. He now has a third, and I am honored to have my name on the cover as … Continue reading →
Holidays, vacations, and Sunday drives bring back memories of singing hymns. Mom sang and played the piano so we often gathered around the piano to sing; and when we went on long trips we sang in the car. I learned the … Continue reading →
On January 20, I posted a review of The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Violin by Thornton Cline, a gifted and talented musician, educator, and song writer who loves music and understands kids. His second book recently hit the market and is another … Continue reading →
Quick – what’s the last earworm you experienced? If you don’t know what an earworm is, it’s a catchy tune or song that continually repeats itself in your mind long after you last heard it. Music has a powerful influence, … Continue reading →
In Sunday school when I was four, we sang “Do You Know the Muffin Man?”–the first song I remember learning. I still know it. When I turned ten, I joined the choir for grades 5-9 at my church. Rehearsals every … Continue reading →