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It's a Musical Journey
So I have this dilemma. I'm a connisouer of lyrics. This means it's difficult for me to appreciate so much of what is falsely deemed "music" (I'll save the concept of objective vs. subjective beauty for a later post). For example, right now I'm sitting in Starbucks typing this post and on the stereo they're playing "Jesse's Girl." I don't care how much 80's nostalgia this washes over me..... this song is crap. So this is an obvious example of my lyrical dilemma. But lately I've been struggling to not only agree with but also appreciate the lyrics to many, many songs that I've cherished for years. So I find myself listening to a lot of audio books, podcasts, sermons and classical music. This is a good thing indeed. However, I find myself longing for good indie/rock/pop that truly is good/beautiful both musically and lyrically. I welcome any recommendations.
P.S. Don't suggest Derek Webb or U2. The former is out and the latter is slipping (though The Band is entrenched in my heart permanently).15 Years With Callie
Callie. My oldest. My baby girl. She turns 15 today. I have no words to describe the joy that she brings to my life. God has worked so wonderfully in her life and I am so proud of her. There is only a twinge of sadness in my heart from the thought that I am one day closer to losing her to the man who will take my place as provider, comforter, protector and spiritual head. That will be a sad day indeed. And it is a day I look forward to with great anticipation. A montage of 15 years with this precious girl. To Callie!
St. Justin The Martyr on Baptism & Holy Communion
And this food is called among us Εὐχαριστία [the Eucharist], of which no one is allowed to partake but the man who believes that the things which we teach are true, and who has been washed with the washing that is for the remission of sins, and unto regeneration, and who is so living as Christ has enjoined. For not as common bread and common drink do we receive these; but in like manner as Jesus Christ our Saviour, having been made flesh by the Word of God, had both flesh and blood for our salvation, so likewise have we been taught that the food which is blessed by the prayer of His word, and from which our blood and flesh by transmutation are nourished, is the flesh and blood of that Jesus who was made flesh. For the apostles, in the memoirs composed by them, which are called Gospels, have thus delivered unto us what was enjoined upon them; that Jesus took bread, and when He had given thanks, said, This do in remembrance of Me, this is My body; and that, after the same manner, having taken the cup and given thanks, He said, This is My blood; and gave it to them alone. Which the wicked devils have imitated in the mysteries of Mithras, commanding the same thing to be done. For, that bread and a cup of water are placed with certain incantations in the mystic rites of one who is being initiated, you either know or can learn.
First Apology, Chapter 66
English Country Dancing - Part I
Today, this 19th Sunday after Trinity which is also the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, was a grand day for our church family in the midst of tragedy. We could feel the enemy doing his best to destroy the joy that comes through baptism and confirmation. We perservered and we participated in the baptism of our goddaughter, Priscilla and then both Leslie and Callie were confirmed. I will share more on these events later. The evening before was spent in English country dancing at our parish. If you've never tried it you simply must. It originated in England during the mid-16th century and reached the peak of it's popularity in the late-18th century. It has made a comeback recently. This is great, stately, folk dance for both young and old to enjoy. Here are some photos of Leslie and the kids (and others) cutting a rug!
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