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Posted on 04/08/2021 6:04:01 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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Bible in a Year:
Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge.
George Whitefield (1714–1770) was one of the most gifted and effective preachers in history, leading thousands to faith in Jesus. But his life wasn’t without controversy. His practice of preaching outdoors (to accommodate large crowds) was sometimes criticized by those who questioned his motives and felt he should speak only within the four walls of a church building. Whitefield’s epitaph sheds light on his response to others’ harsh words: “I am content to wait till the Day of Judgment for the clearing up of my character; and after I am dead, I desire no other epitaph than this, ‘Here lies George Whitefield—what sort of a man he was, the great day will discover.’ ”
In the Old Testament, when David faced harsh criticism from others, he too entrusted himself to God. When Saul falsely accused David of leading a rebellion and he was forced to hide from Saul’s approaching army in a cave, David described being “in the midst of lions,” among “men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords” (Psalm 57:4). But even in that difficult place, he turned to God and found comfort in Him: “For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies” (v. 10).
When others misunderstand or reject us, God is our “refuge” (v. 1). May He be forever praised for His unfailing and merciful love!
Reflect & Pray
How does dwelling on God’s mercy help you when you’re discouraged? How can you demonstrate His love to another?
Abba Father, I praise You that I can be accepted by You forever because of Your Son. I take refuge in Your perfect love today.
Hi!
Slue Foot (1927)
Little Orphan Annie (1929)
Chicago
Color My World
No Tell Lover
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Hope you are feeling better.
Kenny Chesney:
“Knowing You”
“Here And Now”
I’ll take this opportunity to whine and complain. I’m a senior citizen, so I’m allowed to do that. You can look it up.
Anyway, the word “artist” should be reserved for those folks who paint pictures. Folks who sing songs are singers, not artists. Folks in the movies are actors, not artists. Etc.
This is not a rant against you, Kathy. It’s just an old guy’s rant in general. I’d like to say more, but there are some neighborhood kids on my lawn. So I’ve got to go yell at them.
Those are my two favorite ELO songs too.
Into The Mystic
Domino
Van Morisson
LAURA BRANIGAN.....
GLORIA....
TI AMO
Actually everything she does is my favorite
Yup, ELO had so many great songs, it’s hard to choose just 2.
The Eagles
Hotel California
Peaceful Easy Feeling
SECULAR - The Eagles (even though they’re stinkin’ libs)
- Life In The Fast Lane
- The Girl From Yesterday
GOSPEL - The Cathedrals
- Sinner Saved By Grace
- Can He, Could He, Would He
Maybe the title changed to artist when not all of the people famous for putting out music could actually sing very well.
Samantha Fish
Don’t say you love Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WNiwhEvGKU
No Angels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPWay64IgMc
Not my absolute favorite, but way up in the Top 10 would be
The Bee Gees,
Two of many, many songwriting examples;
a. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?
b. Islands In The Stream, as performed by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton.
(Ouch!, you just twisted my arm! Okay, here’s one more)
c. Night Fever!
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