SONG: Blessed Assurance is an old hymn I remember from growing up at Central Baptist Church. My grandparents took us to church and this was one of my favorites. The swell of the pipe organ and the voices lifted up in song are a pleasant source of nostalgia for me. This hymn was written by Fanny…
Category: BELIEVE
NEW FEATURE! Scripture and a Song – Beautiful Things
Hi all! I am starting a weekly series appearing under the BELIEVE tab on Earl Grey and Yellow called Scripture and a Song. This will provide a Christian song video link as well as a related scriptural reference, short encouraging devotional thought and prayer. This can serve to help you supplement your devotional time with the…
How I Became a Couch Potato – AGAIN! (Part 3)
Hi – I’m an accidental couch potato. If you are just joining me, you’ll want to be sure to read part 1 and part 2 of this series in order to get the whole story that leads up to this post. For those who have been following along, this is the third and last installment…
Thy Will Be Done
A friend of mine recently sent me a link to the song Thy Will by Hillary Scott & The Scott Family. Both of us were struggling at the time with health issues. The song was relatable to me because I was dealing with my physical pain and the emotional impact it had on me. Upon…
How I Became a Couch Potato – AGAIN! (Part 1)
At age 37, after the birth of my youngest child, I discovered running. This is an interesting situation considering I was not an athlete in my younger days. Chasing the Mr. Softee truck down the street one time in Hoboken was the most exertion I’d put forth in my adult life. I generally avoided anything…