I grew up with two languages, Khmer and English. My first word in Khmer was the word for “banana,” ចេក, and my first word in English was “cup.” I think of being bilingual as having two language trees growing in my heart. One tree is English. It is a strong, […]
Hymn #177: His Grace is Enough
Is your strength gone or what, that you’re afraid and aren’t serving God? (aren’t serving God) Is your strength gone or what, that you’re afraid and aren’t serving God? His favor is enough, is enough, enough for you now, Oh, yes, dear one! God’s grace is enough, is enough, enough […]
Hymn #280: I Ask Leave to Go
Sung this Tuesday, at a funeral. 1- I ask leave to go, oh, brothers, sisters–there can be no return– oh, to leave intimates, to leave blood kindred, oh, my beloved, we who have joined in such dear fellowship. 2- I ask leave to go–oh, precious beloved, be eased of grief […]