We bought our house in 2000. It was much bigger and grander than our previous semi detached in Buckinghamshire; we hadn't really wanted anything as big, but, having previously lived right by the M40, the peace and quiet of the Cotswolds was enticing. The house needed gutting, so we didn't move in immediately; and when... Continue Reading →
“It’s great to sing about God, but how much better is it to sing to God?”
Some wise words here….
If you are a Christian vocalist, have you thought about who you are singing to? Or why you sing? I have been singing all my life, but it wasn’t until God spoke to me about it that I understood the purpose and power in it. He told me one day, “When you sing to me, my heart goes pitter patter. Whatever I am doing, I will stop to listen to you praise me.” Do you realize that God gets joy when you sing to Him? Do you understand that singing isn’t just for you or the people in the pews? Scripture says that He dwells in the midst of our praise. A gifted praiser knows how to sing in front of thousands but makes you feel like you invaded their Throne Room time. It’s great to sing about God, but how much better is it to sing to God?
Today, some poetry for you. I seem to remember it was written for a friend who was struggling with some kind of whole food diet. You know the kind of thing, if you chew enough, you'll burn off the calories you take on board by ingestion..... I heard that you're on a new diet Based... Continue Reading →
It seems to be the human condition to want life to be fair. From an early age, our demand to be treated even handedly is overwhelming. Last winter, I complained about the weather a lot. First of all, I complained about the amount of rain we were getting, and when the rain finally gave way... Continue Reading →
I've had a bit of a week of finding things that were lost. First of all my car keys. The only set we have (having lost the alternative set previously), so a BIG nuisance if they can't be found. And my choice of location for losing said keys... an eighteen acre field full of hills,... Continue Reading →
(Can we share our story with you?) Age is a funny thing. The older we get, the older 'old' is. When I was in my teens I honestly didn't believe I was ever going to get old; Old people (and that was anyone over 25) were a completely different species, for me to become old would... Continue Reading →
I'd like to share a little something of the stories that lie behind the songs on the album The Garden, by mine and Kevin's band Out of the Ashes.... So let’s start with the title track! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c41t0HWQJJQ (Many thanks to Andy T and the team at Sound Consultancy for the wonderful video!) I’ve heard it said that... Continue Reading →
Hello world! I'm Penny, singer from Gloucester Gospel collective Out of the Ashes. I'm a bit new to this whole blogging malarkey... But here is where I'll be sharing some of my thoughts, songs, stories and all-round ramblings. I hope you'll join me for the ride!
The Blog of Penny Lyon 