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Amazing how much of the story is packed into these cuts. Great work. What a cool book report. Obviously made by creative people who read AND fully understood the message of the book(s).

@buffet62 W-e-e-l-l-l...when one remarks that something is poignant, that's like saying something's "beautiful" or "funny."It's a kind of subjective statement, now isn't it? Subjective--like when you feel compassion for someone who's had rotten luck. Some feel it. Some don't feel it. Subjective, ...

How many more years will voters be disrespected so much? How lazy does the RNC believe voters are? RNC, propaganda worked oh so well in Germany in 1935, so SHAME ON YOU for offering THIS: out-of-context clips masquerading as something REALLY substantive about the President. RNC, I read the verse...

A sermon by one whom many consider the best preacher of his generation in the USA. Brought tears to my eyes. Many many thanks for posting this.

I regret this song is always CENSORED.

Both of Woody Guthrie's verses below are mostly unknown.

But...is it any wonder why?

"As I was walkin' - I saw a sign there

And that sign said - no tresspassin'

But on the other side .... it didn't say nothin!

Now that side was made for you and me!"

"In...

What remarkable voices these two young men have. Many thanks. Our choir and two lovely soloists offered this in worship this morning.

"Angus dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem sempiternam."

"Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, grant them eternal rest."

("Lamb of God" = "Jesus Christ". See Gospel According to John Chapter 1, verse 29; and The Revelation to John Chapter 7, verse 17, and numerous other ...

Such visceral reactions...Reminds me of some common remarks from whites that fell on my teenage ears in south Arkansas about MLK, Jr. MUST our opponent be our enemy? :)

My cat joins me during relaxation too!

I find the youtube recording (uploaded by DjangoMan1963) by Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra has superior sound and spirit. Also, it is about 5 mins. longer.

Thank you DjangoMan1963 for uploading this.

My father introduced me to several Columbia recordings by Cleveland and Szell in the 1960's. This performance is incandescent.

That this first-rate orchestra flourished in Cleveland, Ohio is a credit to the community.

Thank you very much for the translation.

"La Vida Es Bella" reminds me of:

"Slow down. You move too fast.

You've got to make the morning last.

Just kicking down the cobblestones.

Lookin' for fun and feelin' groovy."

"...Life I love you.

All is groovy."

--"The 59th Street Bridge Song," Simon...

@HannahTheScribe I too am not an emotional worshiper but was at a concert last week when they sang this and it was very worshipful spirit filled. But the Bible does says things about emotions. Read the passion in some of the Psalms!

The 2 "either/or" kick-off questions have no clue that God who freely loves has chosen to limit God's own power. Mr. Bell's response is appropriate. Mr. Bashir assumes our behavior "earns" salvation--not that salvation is God's gift. His line of interrogation demonstrates that "making sense" ...

@kbtbatiu Kudos to the community school system that supports such a distinguished public high school music program and praise to each parent who encourages each young artist. In my trumpet playing days over 40 years ago, I was blessed with such parents, now deceased. CHS students--play on. Play on!

Lyons' book is startling and hopeful news about the next generation of "missional" Christians. He references authors Robert Wuthnow, Stan Hauerwas, William Willimon, Rob Bell, Alister McGrath, N.T. Wright, T.S. Eliot, Eugene Peterson, John Stott, Charles Colson, Rick Warren, Goethe, Neil Postman,...

Very creative!

This pastor's comment may repeat others.

According to Luke, the "lowly" shepherds were the visitors at the manger. Why do you not mention them?

The Wise Men (magi), according to Matthew, visited Mary and baby Jesus when they were living in a house (not a stable) in Bethlehem.

Of course, these musicians are anything BUT a "flashmob." They were well-rehearsed musicians--and hardly spontaneous. :)

It is interesting that it is the President who told the preacher to "keep the faith" and not vice versa. Also interesting that as a Christian minister Rev. Graham had absolutely nothing to say to the President in a Biblically prophetic voice--such as "Blessed are the peacemakers." But then, had...