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Posted on 08/26/2021 6:01:36 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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Benny Hill used that one a lot, too.
Every time I see your name in the forum it makes me think of that great Johnny Rivers song I enjoyed in my youth!
In the summer of '63 everyone was playing and singing this tune. They were also making up new lyrics, such as turning the protagonist into a dying surfer disposing of his gear.
Bible in a Year:
[Hezekiah] broke into pieces the bronze snake Moses had made.
When a medical treatment began to provide relief for a family member’s severe food allergies, I became so excited that I talked about it all the time. I described the intense process and extolled the doctor who had created the program. Finally, some friends commented, “We think God should always get the credit for healing.” Their statement made me pause. Had I taken my eyes off the Ultimate Healer and made the healing into an idol?
The nation of Israel fell into a similar trap when they began to burn incense to a bronze snake which God had used to heal them. They’d been performing this act of worship until Hezekiah identified it as idolatry and “broke into pieces the bronze snake Moses had made” (2 Kings 18:4).
Several centuries earlier, a group of venomous snakes had invaded the Israelite camp. The snakes bit the people and many died (Numbers 21:6). Although spiritual rebellion had caused the problem, the people cried out to God for help. Showing mercy, He directed Moses to sculpt a bronze snake, fasten it to a pole, and hold it up for everyone to see. When the people looked at it, they were healed (vv. 4–9).
Think of God’s gifts to you. Have any of them become objects of praise instead of evidence of His mercy and grace? Only our holy God—the source of every good gift (James 1:17)—is worthy of worship.
Reflect & Pray
How has God shown you His goodness through other people? Why is it so easy to give people credit for what God has done in your life?
Dear God, I worship You as the all-powerful God who hears my prayers. Thank You for sustaining my life and caring for me.
Dear God,
Please help Captain Compassion. Immediately...
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If you’re embarrassed about Johnny River’s version, you should check out the cover by DEVO.
Opera.
A La Paloma Blanca
Don’t listen, Kathy!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5jBkoEM0SSE
The Electric Slide - Marcia Griffiths
Thought that is a Jackson 5 song for a long time.
I know all you closet metrosexuals love you some Swing Out Sister.
You can’t always get what you want.
I wasn’t speaking of Benny. You must be confused.
The things I learn here!! Did not know the origin of ‘Basketball Jones’ nor that it was a Cheech and Chong song!!
Didn't Rush use that one for his "Peace Update"?
https://www.songfacts.com/facts/cheech-chong/basketball-jones
But I don’t see it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYWXyWkZDNw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlhWPVJNAOo
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