I was very busy yesterday and did not make good on my promise to catch up on Ellen’s musical offerings, so there will be two today. Continue reading Catching up on the 12 days of Christmas in music
Two Today
Ellen started this project a couple of days before I was able to figure out the technology. I will post two selections today and tomorrow so that I can catch up by Christmas day (and the bloopers she mentions, which I dread to see and hear). Continue reading Two Today
Six of Twelve – “Hallelujah”
Ellen again:
“On the sixth day of Christmas, I’m singing one of my faves! 
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Villancico Cinco
As Ellen explains:
“On the fifth day of Christmas, I sang a thing with my dad… 
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The Series Continues with “Angels We Have Heard on High”
As Ellen explains:
“On the fourth day of Christmas, my family sang to theee… Continue reading The Series Continues with “Angels We Have Heard on High”
The Third
In Ellen’s words:
“On the third day of Christmas, my family sang to theeeee….
The Cherry Tree Carol! Featuring none other than my mom on guitar. This one is not to be missed. BEAUTIFUL!!” Continue reading The Third
Le deuxieme Moment Musical – Away in a Manger
Ellen explains:
“On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…. Away in a manger!! One of my faves. (And as is apropos to this imperfect Christmas tiding, I mistyped the title in the video.. So you get a sneak preview of another hymn we’ll be sharing later!) Continue reading Le deuxieme Moment Musical – Away in a Manger
Twelve “Moments Musicaux” for Christmas
My (professional singer) daughter was home this past weekend armed with the intention of reviving (and recording) a family Christmas tradition. With her permission, I will sharing twelve Moments Musicaux over the next several days in the place of a standard blog entry. (The description of this blog includes music, after all). You will hear and see my wife, Continue reading Twelve “Moments Musicaux” for Christmas
“Blessed are the peacemakers” – Matt 5:9
Saying, “Peace, peace,” when there is no peace – Jer 8:11
Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount with nine “Beatitudes” that readers often unfortunately reduce to platitudes. The seventh, “Blessed are the peacemakers,” for example, can sound like a call to passivity and placidity: “Blessed are those who accept life with serenity, remaining calm, preserving calm, spreading calm.” Both the context and Continue reading “Blessed are the peacemakers” – Matt 5:9
A Time of Testing
“For it is the time to begin judgment with the household of God;if we are first, what will be the end of those who not believe in the gospel of God?”
1 Peter 4:17
How one negotiates times of crisis often reveal fundamental truths about one’s character. New Testament scholars identify 1 Peter, along minimally with 2 Peter, Titus, Hebrews, and Revelation, as “persecution literature,” literature produced during a period in which Christians faced oppression and persecution simply because of their faith. Typically, such literature admonishes believers, tempted to escape persecution by renouncing their faith, Continue reading A Time of Testing