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Thursday Hymn Reflection: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
[Each Thursday, we “reflect” on a hymn suggested by our readers. Please add your favorites in the comments and we’ll put them on our upcoming list.] ——————————— One of the most well-respected hymns of all time, Isaac Watts’ “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” was first published in 1707, and continues to be sung around the world. In fact, it is reported that Charles Wesley once stated that he would have given up all his other hymns to have written this one. (cyberhymal.org) “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” was one of the earliest songs in English hymn history to break from simply singing Scripture or paraphrases of Scripture. While…
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Friday Links Roundup: LONG Day Edition
Today is one of those days that started early and will end late, but that will be filled with great things. I got up at 3:10 this morning to take two preachers to the airport, as they are leaving on a mission trip. So, by 4:15 I was in my office. I took that opportunity (with no distractions) to get some studying and writing done. At 10AM, Dale Jenkins and I will be recording the next episode of iPreach. We are interviewing the three new Bible teachers at Freed-Hardeman: Doug Burleson, Justin Rodgers, and Kirk Brothers. Also Dr. Billy Smith is scheduled to join us. I hope you will listen…
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Thursday Hymn Reflection: “There’s a Rainbow in the Cloud”
[Each Thursday, we “reflect” on a hymn suggested by our readers. Our list is now down to less than 12 songs, so if you want your “in queue,” leave a comment with up to three suggestions and we’ll add them to our list for upcoming posts!] ————————————— Taking the picture of God’s promise to Noah and giving it a modern application, Alton Howard’s 1973 song “There’s a Rainbow in the Cloud” is a great song of faith and trust in God. While not sung in many parts of the country (as far as I can tell), the song has a similar message to many others hymns which show our faith…
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Friday Links Roundup: More from Vance Perry Edition
Yesterday, we posted our Thursday Hymn Reflection on “And Can It Be?” and I included a video that was by Vance Perry. Neal Pollard left a comment that “we” watched that video, making me think Bear Valley may have shut down for about 3 minutes! This is not the only song Vance has done in this manner. He records all sorts of songs, from hymns to pop songs, and uploads them to YouTube. So, for an “encore,” thought I’d post one of his pop songs that is truly remarkable. Enjoy! Now, with that stuck in your head, enjoy this week’s links: 1. On the Riverchase Teen Ministry blog, Brandon Edwards…
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Thursday Hymn Reflection: “And Can It Be?”
[NOTE: Each Thursday, we “reflect” on a hymn suggested by our readers. If you would like to add yours to our list–which is now dwindling!–leave a comment with up to three of your favorites, and we’ll add them to our upcoming schedule.] Originally six verses from the pen of Charles Wesley, “And Can It Be?” is usually three verses today, and has two very distinct tunes that are usually associated with it. In most hymnals, the music is from Thomas Campbell, while the more “devotional” version is usually not attributed to anyone except an “arranger,” because it has just developed over the years. This classic hymn has the singer marveling…
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Friday Links Roundup: Two Notes about Blogging Edition
I love this blog. It is a way for me to get information out there that might not get spread around any other way, and it is a wonderful way for folks to “stumble across” what we think is some decent material. Yes, it is a lot of work, but I truly find it to be a labor of love. For our introduction to the Friday Links Roundup today, I want to share with you two quick notes about this blog, in case you are new to our site. FIRST, yes, we have another new “look.” I keep searching for the “perfect” background for our blog. I may have found…
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Camp: Friday PM Speaker Jon David Schwartz
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Camp: What Friday Looks Like
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Camp: Kaiser West is Baptized
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Camp: Friday AM Speaker Gavin Hammers
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