Actually, it's not because of the birth of the Lord Jesus, but because of his death, burial and resurrection that we have life, and have it more abundantly. Our hope is not in this world but in the next when death will be no more because of the promise and proof of his resurrected life. I cannot in true conscious celebrate a day or season that is a high, holy day for pagans and Satanists, who mock the naivete and ignorance of the public into participating in their ritual. You cannot bring Christ into a holiday when Scriptures reveal his birth sometime in the early fall. I celebrate the truth of God's word every day and the hope of participating in his inheritance in glory one fine day in the near future.
One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. He that regardeth the day regardeth it unto the Lord: and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. (Kinda think he was referring to Sabath days here. Not Christmas) Anyways, you enjoy and I'll ignore it. Cheers!
You stuck the landing! A perfect ending to this remarkable series. Just the right length with just the correct content.
My wife enjoyed the music. She's a vocal and piano major from Concordia so this was in her wheelhouse. We had also attended a Mannheim Steamroller concert on Tuesday evening. I enjoy the music but she's fanatical about choral music as I am about the Symphonic Rock side of the muse.
I've enjoyed reading your stack this year. You've elicited a lot of memories for me. One of your earlier posts regarding Chicagl brought out the memory of the "gang banger" giving me her seat on the train. The Christmas series brought back memories of Uncle Don and Aunt Bea. I got my love of high horsepower from him and Bea was such a sweet and caring soul. Mixed among all that was the music I have grown up on and loved. I played "Vehicle" by the Ides of March in your honor. Just remembering all the nights listening to Chicago AM while cruising around or working on someone's car was fantastic.
Unfortunately all the memories aren't good. I was forced to face some demons that I thought were suppressed as well. I made a commitment to myself for some areas of self improvement that are going to be painful, but necessary. This is all being said to let you know that althoough you probably at times thought you were doing all this creating for only your self enjoyment, you have made a profound different in my life. I would say that to all the people out there wtiting these saays and not being in the whale category regarding subscribers. You never know who you could be impacting. Thanks again,
I'm going to leave a couple links for you. I know you're a "Nutcracker" guy so I saw this. I don't know if you have or not but it's pretty incredible.
It is validating to know that you have been impacted thusly – it is also most gratifying! I'm glad you have enjoyed the essays in this series!
It is most humbling to know that you played "Vehicle" in my honour – thank you, so very much!!
Your encouragement is most appreciated!! I hope that the measures you take to confront the demons are effective – a few of mine still seek to derail me, on occasion, so please know that you are not the only one having to do such battle.
It's unclear to me from where it comes, but I am much more partial to choral music – especially when it is done well – than I am to that which is symphonic, or any that is instrumental – and that DESPITE the fact that I was once a Music major, with a concentration in composition rather than performance.
The Nutcracker drone show was most impressive, and I LOVE that song and video!! Thank you, for them both.
Merry Christmas, Mr. NotFromTexas. Thank you for all the beautiful and thoughtful posts.
It's been my pleasure, Lillia!
I'm glad you've enjoyed them!
Merry Christmas, Brother. Your essay is so poignant and true that even one of the Hanson Brothers could not have been more eloquent.
Thank you, Brother!
High praise, indeed!!
Merry Christmas!!
Actually, it's not because of the birth of the Lord Jesus, but because of his death, burial and resurrection that we have life, and have it more abundantly. Our hope is not in this world but in the next when death will be no more because of the promise and proof of his resurrected life. I cannot in true conscious celebrate a day or season that is a high, holy day for pagans and Satanists, who mock the naivete and ignorance of the public into participating in their ritual. You cannot bring Christ into a holiday when Scriptures reveal his birth sometime in the early fall. I celebrate the truth of God's word every day and the hope of participating in his inheritance in glory one fine day in the near future.
Merry Christmas anyway, Dawn.
One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. He that regardeth the day regardeth it unto the Lord: and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. (Kinda think he was referring to Sabath days here. Not Christmas) Anyways, you enjoy and I'll ignore it. Cheers!
You stuck the landing! A perfect ending to this remarkable series. Just the right length with just the correct content.
My wife enjoyed the music. She's a vocal and piano major from Concordia so this was in her wheelhouse. We had also attended a Mannheim Steamroller concert on Tuesday evening. I enjoy the music but she's fanatical about choral music as I am about the Symphonic Rock side of the muse.
I've enjoyed reading your stack this year. You've elicited a lot of memories for me. One of your earlier posts regarding Chicagl brought out the memory of the "gang banger" giving me her seat on the train. The Christmas series brought back memories of Uncle Don and Aunt Bea. I got my love of high horsepower from him and Bea was such a sweet and caring soul. Mixed among all that was the music I have grown up on and loved. I played "Vehicle" by the Ides of March in your honor. Just remembering all the nights listening to Chicago AM while cruising around or working on someone's car was fantastic.
Unfortunately all the memories aren't good. I was forced to face some demons that I thought were suppressed as well. I made a commitment to myself for some areas of self improvement that are going to be painful, but necessary. This is all being said to let you know that althoough you probably at times thought you were doing all this creating for only your self enjoyment, you have made a profound different in my life. I would say that to all the people out there wtiting these saays and not being in the whale category regarding subscribers. You never know who you could be impacting. Thanks again,
I'm going to leave a couple links for you. I know you're a "Nutcracker" guy so I saw this. I don't know if you have or not but it's pretty incredible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNcMDoBmhGA&list=WL&index=46&t=5s
Second is one of my favorite songs/videos from this year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFu4pt_vbLk&list=WL&index=37
Merry Christmas
Thank you, Daniel!
It is validating to know that you have been impacted thusly – it is also most gratifying! I'm glad you have enjoyed the essays in this series!
It is most humbling to know that you played "Vehicle" in my honour – thank you, so very much!!
Your encouragement is most appreciated!! I hope that the measures you take to confront the demons are effective – a few of mine still seek to derail me, on occasion, so please know that you are not the only one having to do such battle.
It's unclear to me from where it comes, but I am much more partial to choral music – especially when it is done well – than I am to that which is symphonic, or any that is instrumental – and that DESPITE the fact that I was once a Music major, with a concentration in composition rather than performance.
The Nutcracker drone show was most impressive, and I LOVE that song and video!! Thank you, for them both.
Merry Christmas, to you and yours!!