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Posted on 12/02/2021 5:43:12 PM PST by fatima
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Closer to Heaven - Alan Parsons Project
Bible in a Year:
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!
As my friend reviewed the pictures I took of her, she pointed out the physical characteristics she saw as imperfections. I asked her to look closer. “I see a beautiful and beloved daughter of the Almighty King of Kings,” I said. “I see a compassionate lover of God and others, whose genuine kindness, generosity, and faithfulness have made a difference in so many lives.” When I noticed the tears brimming her eyes, I said, “I think you need a tiara!” Later that afternoon, we picked out the perfect crown for my friend so she would never forget her true identity.
When we come to know Jesus personally, He crowns us with love and calls us His children (1 John 3:1). He gives us the power to persevere in faith so that “we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming” (2:28). Though He accepts us as we are, His love purifies us and transforms us into His likeness (3:2–3). He helps us recognize our need for Him and repent as we rejoice in the power to turn away from sin (vv. 7–9). We can live in faithful obedience and love (v. 10), with His truth hidden in our hearts and His Spirit present in our lives.
My friend didn’t really need a tiara or any other trinket that day. But we both needed the reminder of our worth as God’s beloved children.
What personal faults and past failings have you allowed to determine your identity? How can knowing you’re loved, chosen, and crowned as God’s child help you live in righteousness and love?
Loving God, thank You for reminding me that who I am is based on whose I am—Yours, simply Yours.
Learn more about your own identity.
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Everybody Wants to Rule the World ~Tears for Fears
Closing song of movie Real Genius
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1FMJdqqLiM&t=141s
Il Silencio at the end of American Sniper.
Though that song appears on the albums you mention, the original version was on "Too Long in Exile", which is the version I linked to.
‘best’ may not have been the right word choice. How about “favorite”? Naturally, there are many great songs on his other albums, but these albums are consistently great, IMHO.
I will say this, after about 2000, he had a series of albums, (You Win Again, Pay the Devil, Magic Time) that I felt were not up to his past standards. They all had a few good songs, and many at a lower level. As a result, my list is all pre 2000 stuff.
My favorites:
Wavelength
Poetic Champions Compose
Too Long in Exile
Days Like This
Back on Top
Close: Irish Heartbeat (Not really a ‘Van Morrison’ album, but a collaboration with the Chieftans), The Healing Game and Avalon Sunset.
On a personal note: I first saw him perform in the early ’70’s, the first album with him that I bought, was when he was with ‘Them” , I have been to six of his concerts and have about 20 of his albums/CD/Discs.
Not trying too brag, but just added info as to my regard for him.
John Williams ~ Close Encounters of the Third Kind Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbUGsbZWitw
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