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William P. Mackay was an atheist doctor in Edinburgh, Scotland when he encountered Jesus. His penniless patient had died, leaving behind a Bible in his bed. As the nurse handed him the Bible, he opened it and discovered his name and a Scripture verse written in his own mother's handwriting. It was the Bible he had carelessly pawned years earlier for more money to buy liquor. That moment altered his life. He accepted Christ and become one of the most well-known and respected preachers in all of Scotland. He also wrote several hymns, the most popular among them "Revive Us Again." Join me to learn more about William Mackay and this powerful hymn.

1. http://www.cobblestoneroadministry.org/2007/SermonStory_William_P_Mackay_FaithfulnessOfGod.html?fbclid=IwAR0EYITba2A-kYiuTSlmnfvYGGidq7Injeghy8sEkLnYqxwbiycnQkArqiY
2. http://earnestlycontending.com/maranatha/?p=971
3. http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/c/k/mackay_wp.htm?fbclid=IwAR0--y4DxlFdMtQlFoiwgnq0pekwH8gp-oSGNP5lAQoRQ46quHjMTldpRCI
4. https://archive.org/stream/wp_mackay_of_hull/late%20rev%20dr%20w%20p%20mackay%20of%20hull_djvu.txt
5. https://hymnary.org/person/Mackay_WP
6. https://faithalone.org/grace-in-focus-articles/praise-the-lord/?fbclid=IwAR1yoibTWagcz5FXNH-ZoPm2B7daizOZCd1pEFddeelcKOIzhQHhpjM0Cfo
7. https://www.etymonline.com/word/glory#etymonline_v_8969
8. https://www.etymonline.com/word/praise#etymonline_v_18606

As we approach Palm Sunday -- the start of Passion Week leading us to Resurrection Day -- the Hosanna! is brought up again. It's what the people shouted in praise as Jesus rode into the city of Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, fulfilling prophecy from hundreds of years earlier. It's what the children sang out in the Temple as they followed on Jesus's heels into His house. What does "Hosanna" mean? Join me as we study a second important Hebrew word of praise and adoration.

https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/hosanna

Hallelujah! Have you ever said that in passing? In praise? You may already know that the basic translation is "praise the LORD." What do those Hebrew words and letters really mean if we start to look deeper? Join me as we talk about the seriousness and holiness involved in raising Hallelujahs to our God, the One Who sits on the throne.

https://www.pathofobedience.com/words/what-does-hallelujah-mean/
https://hebrew.jerusalemprayerteam.org/hallelujah/

Nearly 80 years ago, Norman Clayton wrote "My Hope is in the Lord," giving us a gospel hymn filled with phrases drawn directly from Scripture, pointing us to Jesus, and yes, giving us hope. Join me as we learn more about this hymn and the man who wrote it.

http://chrisfieldblog.com/2009/01/22/norman-clayton

What is the difference between hope and faith? Hebrews 11:1 tells that "faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hope brings joy and anticipation to our faith. Join me as we discuss what the Bible says about how hope and faith are connected.

http://www.therebelchristian.com/blog/the-difference-between-faith-and-hope-a-christians-view892018
https://www.kcm.org/read/questions/what-the-difference-between-hope-and-faith

Hope -- we go through each day hoping for something, whether small and insignificant, important and vital, or somewhere in between. What is hope, really? It's expecting with confidence that your desire will be fulfilled. What do you hope for? What do you put your hope IN? Join me as we talk about these questions and what God has to say about it all.

"Be Thou My Vision" is a timeless hymn dating back almost 2,000 years. A blind poet, a pagan king, and a formerly kidnapped missionary all were involved in its origins. Stretching across the millenia, two women at the beginning of the twentieth century brought these beautiful lyrics through translation into English, and matched the words with their original Irish tune, "Slane." Join me today as we learn more about "Be Thou My Vision."

1. https://worshipsounds.wordpress.com/tag/be-thou-my-vision/
2. Then Sings My Soul: Special Edition, by Robert Morgan (Thomas Nelson, Inc. © 2003), Kindle edition, location 219-228
3. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1056&context=eml_fac_pubs&fbclid=IwAR3j4Gg9CXpYKokbo-AFkAUoIYu6o5xq0H3AYp0TX3sm5p6YtxhClyO5yi8
4. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wisdom
5. https://www.irishamericanmom.com/irelands-round-towers/
6. http://www.gaelicmatters.com/irish-round-towers.html
7. https://stairnaheireann.net/2017/07/23/the-high-kings-of-ireland-2/

In this second part of our two-part chat with a special guest, she discusses her spiritual journey these past few years and what truths God has used to grow her faith and teach her to trust Him fully.

For this week, we're doing something new! Join me and my special guest as we discuss how God has worked in her life through various struggles and difficulties and led to a place of trusting Him.

From Galatians 2:20, Major Daniel Whittle crafted a beautiful, encouraging hymn that also challenges us to think about what it means that Christ lives in us. What does that phrase mean to you? "Christ liveth in me." Join me today to learn more about Major Whittle, this hymn, and what it means that Christ lives in us.

http://barryshymns.blogspot.com/2015/04/christ-liveth-in-me.html
https://wordwisehymns.com/2014/02/28/christ-liveth-in-me/