by admin | Dec 23, 2018 | Heartfelt Christmas Countdown
We all need something to believe in – something good. Whether it’s God (or gods), a universal life force, the power of kindness and compassion, humanity, dragons, fairies, Santa… whatever it is, believing in something good gives people hope. And we...
by admin | Dec 22, 2018 | Heartfelt Christmas Countdown
Amy Grant’s first two Christmas albums were part of our holiday music rotation when I was growing up (that probably dates me a bit!) I’ve always liked her voice, but it wasn’t until I listened to her music as an adult that I appreciated her lyrics. I...
by admin | Dec 21, 2018 | Heartfelt Christmas Countdown
“The house looks so much nicer with a Christmas tree,” my brother remarked as he admired the soft glow of lights. “Too bad we can’t have a tree all year.” I feel the same way. About Christmas trees, yes, but it’s more than that. Two...
by admin | Dec 20, 2018 | Heartfelt Christmas Countdown
Today’s song comes from the Broadway musical “Mame.” It’s a bubbly melody with some tongue-in-cheek lyrics, but the message rings true. Sometimes we just need a little cheer. Johnny Mathis recorded a popular version of this song in 1986, and...
by admin | Dec 19, 2018 | Heartfelt Christmas Countdown
If there’s such a thing as love at first sight, then there’s love at first listen. This moving ballad from Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s album Christmas Eve and Other Stories brought tears to my eyes the first time I heard it. It’s a pared down...
by admin | Dec 18, 2018 | Heartfelt Christmas Countdown
In the midst of figuring out the perfect presents for everyone on our lists, it’s easy to forget that we have so much already. And I don’t mean ‘stuff.’ The commercialization and consumerism of Christmas is an epidemic that seems to get worse...
