What is a nation? That question is at the heart of the issue and dilemma of the USA's foreign policy blunders and fiascos from the 1990s to the present, including those of the Bush, and especially Obama administrations. A general understanding of the answer can offer us the insight necessary to work our way through … Continue reading One Nation, Under God –but what is a nation?
Astrology is better science than evolution
I chose the title of this post to evoke extreme reaction in some people. For most I have probably failed. A few will have the extreme reaction, but most will read the title and write me off as a crackpot. Another few might have curiosity. What exactly could he be getting at? Is he being … Continue reading Astrology is better science than evolution
#47 All Glory to Jesus
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 All glory to Jesus, begotten of God The great I AM is He; Creator, sustainer – but wonder of all, The Lamb of Calvary 2 To think that the guardian of planets in space, The Shepherd of … Continue reading #47 All Glory to Jesus
Thanksgiving chime choir
Today I finish my Thanksgiving week music on the blog with the way it began in real life: With the Youth Chime Choir from Avondale United Methodist Church. The youth played Come Ye Thankful People, Come. At both services. So here is he 8:30 service: And there is the 10:50 service: Always great to see … Continue reading Thanksgiving chime choir
Thanksgiving Music #4
Unlike the rest of the videos in my Thanksgiving music series, this video is one complete whole, not a compilation of several other shorter videos. This is an actualy broadcast put together in 2011 by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. This is a very homey yet high church presentation of music from several centuries of the … Continue reading Thanksgiving Music #4
Thanksgiving music #3
Its the official holiday. So I've chosen what is probably the shortest of the video compilations, but also the most appropriate. This one concentrates on hymns. What is a hymn, you say? A hymn is a song of praise. It usually tells us a story of what God has done and will do. As a … Continue reading Thanksgiving music #3
#46: O for a Thousand Tongues
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace. 2 My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread thru … Continue reading #46: O for a Thousand Tongues
Thanksgiving music #2
This video compilation starts with a song that evokes a positive association for me. It is sung by George Beverly Shea. Long known for his association with the Billy Graham Crusades, I had the privilege, as part of the Houghton College Choir, to sing with Shea when he was the featured guest at the Founders' … Continue reading Thanksgiving music #2
Thanksgiving Music #1
I'd like to start my series with this video compilation. Its opening number is "Count Your Blessings (instead of sheep)", sung by Bing Crosby in the movie White Christmas. As of the time I put this up, video two in the playlist isn't available anymore, so you'll have to hit the forward button to get … Continue reading Thanksgiving Music #1
#45: Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, And publish abroad His wonderful name; The name all-victorious of Jesus extol; His kingdom is glorious, he rules over all. 2 God ruleth on high, almighty to save, And still … Continue reading #45: Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim
