Mother’s Day Primary Program

If your ward is like most, the odds are good that your child (or children) will be singing on Mother’s Day weekend. Some children are comfortable with this, but there are many who are literally terrified by the idea of standing in front of a ward full of people and singing. Here are some steps you can take to help make sure your child is comfortable, enabling you to relax and enjoy their songs of love this Mother’s Day weekend. Start talking to your child now about singing. Remind them that everyone in the ward loves them, and no one … Continue reading

Songs Every Christian Should Know

In my previous blog I wrote about Bible school songs that I think every child (as well as adult) should know. But what are some “adult” (for lack of a better word) songs which everyone should know? When discussing this topic I think it is important to note the purpose of singing given in the New Testament. In Colossians 3:16 the Bible states: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” The songs which we sing to … Continue reading

Bible School Songs Every Child (and Adult) Should Know

I love Bible school songs. The songs are simple, yet the often have a powerful meaning. There are several Bible school songs that I think every child, as well as every adult, should know. If you do not know the song, and want to learn the song, ask other members at your congregation if they know the song. Or you could google the song on the internet – I am sure that there are listings of the words as well as the tunes of these songs. This is a list of just a few songs I thought about. I really … Continue reading