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Virtual choir, real music
The internet can bring people together in very interesting ways. This virtual gathering of choir geeks is the result of auditions through webcams for music selected and conducted on video. Those selected recorded their parts following the direction of the … Continue reading
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Certainty in the face of uncertainty
Preparing for this weekend’s sermon about finding certainty in the midst of chaos– that’s what faith can help us with– I suddenly remembered the incident from a few years ago where a young woman (a single mother) was held hostage … Continue reading
“This I Believe”
Public radio provides a wealth of stories that I enjoy and learn from. Some programs I download onto my iPod, but then I forget to listen to them later. I have many of those “driveway moments” that they always talk … Continue reading
Music: Laughing With
From Regina Spektor’s new album, Far No one laughs at god in a hospital.No one laughs at god in a war.No one’s laughing at god when they’re starving or freezing or so very poor. No one laughs at god when … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday, Anne Frank
Today’s her birthday, June 12. Anne Frank, had she lived, would be 80 today. A few years ago, a highlight of my trip to Amsterdam was a visit to the Anne Frank House. It’s not a house, really, but a … Continue reading
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It takes a village
Toby Ng’s graphics give light to the idea that if the world were a village of 100 people… [via Daily Dish]
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Lost Generation? I don’t think so!
A video produced by a 20-year old for AARP’s u@50 contest: If you read this blog via email or a blog-reader and the video isn’t present, click here to link to the blog page. [thanks, Gordon]
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Respect for those who differ
One of the things I’ve noticed about our new President is the respect he shows for those who differ from him. In his campaign, he seemed to have avoided much of the name-calling and slurs against his opponents. In his … Continue reading
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Tagged beliefs, faith, government, President, UCC
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A call to repentance
Repentence is one of those churchy words that has an unwarranted negative connotation. It’s really a very positive thing that brings helpful changes to life, and it means turning around or changing direction. Reverend Roger Talbott, a good friend from … Continue reading
Simplify your life
It’s not just a matter of today’s economics, it’s a matter of Christian stewardship, too. Author Leo Babauta of the ZenHabits blog offers his new e-book Thriving on Less: Simplifying in a Tough Economy as a free download. He offers helpful … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas!
If you read this blog via email, click here to view the above YouTube video on the main blog page. [thanks, lori]
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Music of the seasonings
The web showcases some unique ways of celebrating the season around the world. If you’ve never seen homemade vegetable instruments before, enjoy the broccoli Christmas music: [If you read this blog via email, click here to see the main page … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving
Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving! In the video below, George Winston–one of my favorite musicians–shares his composition, “Thanksgiving”. The song was “inspired by friends and places of Miles City, Montana” and he included it as part of his 1982 … Continue reading
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Tagged December, George Winston, music, Thanksgiving
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Just do it…
It’s the beauty of the American electoral system. Ignore the biting television ads, the postcards, the last minute rallies, the robo-calls, and the newspaper hits. Kids from Atlanta’s Ron Clark Academy have got it right: “You can vote however you … Continue reading
In the family room
Rev. Thom Shuman shares a thoughtful essay on hospitality, one of the scriptural themes for this weekend. [via Occasional Sightings of the Gospel] [photo via Stitch]