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
The missing holiday season
(Note: No, I don't intend to make a habit of posting late in the day. I am much more relaxed when I have my posts ready to go first thing in the morning. If somebody would just discuss things with life ... it seems the moment I think I have space where my brain can … Continue reading The missing holiday season
A Couple of Swells
Okay, late posting, brain low on ideas, so combing to do another video post. Hitting themes of music, and the recommends jumped to Judy Garland stuff. Here's what I finally landed on, from Easter Parade: Betsy and I performed this song a few years back for a church musical variety show. It was … Continue reading A Couple of Swells
Choreography and Entertainment
For those of you not into Science Fiction, the events I'm thinking of might not mean much. But I was watching Irving Berlin's White Christmas and saw the below scene. It suddenly dawned on me that the message of the song Choreography is the same thing the Sad Puppies have been saying about the Hugo … Continue reading Choreography and Entertainment
#44: And Can It Be That I Should Gain?
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 And can it be that I should gain an int’rest in the Savior’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain? For me, who Him to death pursued? CHORUS Amazing love! How can it be That … Continue reading #44: And Can It Be That I Should Gain?
Death of a Facebook Group
Social media, in this case example Facebook, is a rather interesting beast -- yes, I'll use the word beast -- with often very creature-like instincts and responses. I'm not a big commenter on Facebook or social media. In fact, I don't always comment very strenuously even on my blog, where I am supposed to be … Continue reading Death of a Facebook Group
The Limits of Social Media
When a tragedy occurs, it is a natural response to want to do something to help out. Today, social media gives people ways to do something, and feel like they are doing something to help out. But the fact of the matter is most of the posts, statements, rallies and petitions on social media are … Continue reading The Limits of Social Media
#43: All Hail the Power
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him, crown Him, crown him, Crown him Lord of all!
