My oldest turns fourteen today. At the end of the month I’ll have a birthday too. Christmas birthdays are rough – everyone’s so busy that it’s hard to get a party together. But Jesus has it the worst doesn’t He? At his party everyone else gets all the presents. Sometimes… Read More
I’m sharing a bus this month with a bunch of really fun single people in their twenties. As we criss-cross the country together I can’t help but compare our lives – and realize how much mine has changed. They quote the funniest parts of TV shows and commercials and know… Read More
The Old Testament ends with two commands from the prophet Malachi. He tells God’s people to remember: Remember that God has done great things for you. Then to believe: Believe God’s not through doing great things with you. Remember. Moses, chariots drowned, cloud by day and fire by night, manna,… Read More
Today’s the official launch of Christmas Vol.1! This is the hardest day for an independent artist. But not me. I have you. Visit shaungroves.com/christmas to share Christmas Vol.1 with the interwebs on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. I’ve made it a cinch to tell your friends about this album by… Read More
I put a nativity set out on the piano, hung a few lights, grew a beard. And it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Sure, it’s July outside – kids in flip-flops and tank tops munch on popsicles just beyond my window. And sure, it’s as hot as July… Read More
I’m on an airplane bound for New York, then on to Nova Scotia. My earplugs are in. My seatbelt is fastened and Ann’s book on Advent is open. I’m underlining words I’ll try to weave into Christmas music soon. “He gave up the heavens that were not even large enough… Read More
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