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(Check out the link to her name for an extensive biography over at Wikipedia.)
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Music: Amazing Grace By Hayley Westenra
(Check out the link to her name for an extensive biography over at Wikipedia.)
Music: Oh, Rejoice By Hillsong
From Denny: While my husband was dashing into a convenience store to pick up a few items I was waiting in the car, seeking on the radio stations. I landed on one talk show where a man was discussing the Christmas season shopping frenzy - and often violence - that breaks out when people fight for the best deals.
It's like the Christmas holiday season has been reduced down to this greedy fever pitch shopping season. Big Business has clearly hijacked what should be a holy season. The essayist continued saying how business changes their cashier greeting (Walmart) to try and sound like they are dispensing goodwill as if that will suddenly cement a good relationship with the customer, making up for the rest of the year.
Well, it should be a goodwill season. During this time of year, he said, you often see strangers relax a little and make more of an effort. But here's the real question, Did Jesus really come just to make our December's better or did He come to make our entire lives better?
Then the program featured this song and I smiled as my husband put the groceries in the car and we drove back home listening to the reason for the season.
It's like the Christmas holiday season has been reduced down to this greedy fever pitch shopping season. Big Business has clearly hijacked what should be a holy season. The essayist continued saying how business changes their cashier greeting (Walmart) to try and sound like they are dispensing goodwill as if that will suddenly cement a good relationship with the customer, making up for the rest of the year.
Well, it should be a goodwill season. During this time of year, he said, you often see strangers relax a little and make more of an effort. But here's the real question, Did Jesus really come just to make our December's better or did He come to make our entire lives better?
Then the program featured this song and I smiled as my husband put the groceries in the car and we drove back home listening to the reason for the season.
Music: I Will Go by Starfield
Image via WikipediaFrom Denny: This video has the inspiring lyrics posted so you can read along as the song plays. While this is primarily of interest to the Christian community it also universally speaks to the need to reach out to fellow humanity that is struggling to keep hope in the world. The focus of the real Jesus Christ is about developing the heart level, true spiritual compassion, which is a mighty force when people discover how to operate in it effectively and appropriately.
Thanks to the christian computer and media user blog from Christian Gittings for posting this gem!
Music: Mary, Did You Know? By Clay Aiken
From Denny: I still remember the first time I heard this song and it sure sent chills up my spine. It was Kathy Matea who sang it. Her wonderful video is "disabled by request" probably for the holiday season to drive sales.
This song is one of those songs that sticks in your mind and heart. It speaks to the wonder of what it must have been like to be the mother of Jesus. Legend has it that Mary and Joseph were both Essenes who had been prepared for this unusual task to parent a truly old soul. What an understatement.
The legends also tell that the Essenes had waited for centuries for this moment. How did they prepare? The legend goes that the Essenes carefully chose members of the line of King David as it was believed they carried the spiritual anointing. Every year young maidens ascended the stairs to where an angel visited who would make the choice. One year it was Mary who was chosen by the hand of God - and the powerful anointing descended upon her, never to leave. She knew her possible destiny from a young age and was mentally ready to assume her role for humanity. This song speaks to the wonder of what Mary may have felt and thought during the time of her pregnancy. We may never know her private thoughts as there is yet to be seen any historical record found - but the musicians and songwriters sure can speculate.
More Music videos:
Music Video: You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban
Music Video: The Prayer by Josh Groban, Celine Dion, Charlotte Church
Music Video: In The Arms Of The Angel by Sarah McLachlan and Josh Groban
Music Video: O Holy Night by Celine Dion
Music Video: Note to God by David Foster and Charice
Music Video: The Christmas Shoes
Music Video: Where Are You Christmas? by Faith Hill
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Music: O Holy Night by Celine Dion
From Denny: When the weather turns chilly, the fire is roaring and the night grows dark and still, somehow it sets the stage for a more traditional Christmas song, one with reverence. This rendition by Celine Dion fits that special niche.
More Music videos:
Music Video: You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban
Music Video: The Prayer by Josh Groban, Celine Dion, Charlotte Church
Music Video: In The Arms Of The Angel by Sarah McLachlan and Josh Groban
Music Video: Note to God by David Foster and Charice
Music Video: The Christmas Shoes
Music Video: Where Are You Christmas? by Faith Hill
Music Video: Mary, Did You Know? By Clay Aiken
* * * Please support Warriors Pearl Foundation - helping homeless female military veterans come home. Visit Denny Lyon Gifts @ CafePress.com - see what's new! Thank you to all those who are supporting this cause. You rock!
Subscribe in a reader to A Christmas Post or Subscribe by Email
* Check out Dennys News Politics Comedy Science Arts & Food - a place where all my other 20 blogs link so you can choose from among the latest posts all in one place. A free to read online newspaper from independent journalist blogger Denny Lyon. *
*** Check out Holiday Recipes From Dennys Food and Recipes
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