Author: Christine Goodsell

The Musical Transformation

Psalm 108:1 “My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.”

This story was written as a gift to one of the greatest teachers I have ever had-one who not only taught me the language and theory of music, but also taught me patience and endurance. This descriptive essay was written in 2006 to encompass a span of thirteen years and one of the greatest spans of learning in my life.

Be Still

2 Corinthians 5:1-10  “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.   So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord,for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil. “

Growing up, I hardly ever missed a day of school. I remember very occasional days of staying home with a stomach bug, but that never lasted more than about a day or so. A couple of years in school I even had perfect attendance. Being sick was rarely an issue for me.

A Season of Thankfulness

“Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.” –Psalm 95:2-3

I love the “feeling” of waking up early on a holiday. This morning as my first thoughts were about family, food, and the fun day ahead, my mind was immediately flooded with three vivid images: the cross on a hill, then an empty tomb, then a beautiful sunrise. What a wonderful way to wake up. 

Fun Fall Days

Ecclesiastes 3:1 “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven…”

Ever since I was a little girl, fall has been my favorite season. I have always been fascinated by the change to cool weather from the summer heat and the changing of colors all around. Fall has certain aromas- of dry leaves, pumpkin, hot apple cider, and bonfires; these always remind me of some fun childhood memories.

An Upward Turn and the Cross Ring

1 Corinthians 1:18 (NIV) “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.”

Cross ring

Back in October, I felt as if I was finally above water again as far as life was concerned. I had gone through a couple of the hardest months of my life. Sicknesses, deaths, and losses of special people in my life. I was beginning to regain my strength and could function rather normally again. It was a relief to say the least. Surprisingly, I didn’t regret any of the life events that God allowed. Although there were days that felt impossible, He gave me an indescribable peace that I’ll never understand. 

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