Turkey and dressing are better the next day. Ham and beans are better the next day. But a movie, a movie must be extra special to want to watch it the next day – maybe years later when you don't remember. Watching Smokey and the Bandit today, I laughed again as it sparked my memory.
Right now I’m watching A Christmas Carol, the Musical staring Kelsey Grammer. I don’t remember seeing this version. Aha, now their singing.
Since the publication of Charles Dickens' 1843 Christmas Carol, the story has been out of print and has been adapted both for 22 stage productions, 2 operas, 4 recordings; at least 10 radio broadcasts, 49 loosely based TV show adaptations, and 20 film versions. Many were animated versions.
A Christmas Carol and black Friday make the Christmas season official.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
When I pray, I thank God for his blessings, but I get specific the Tuesday before Thanksgiving service at church. We skip preaching, and each family goes to the front and tells what they're thankful for. I always think of something else afterwards.
Tonight was special. It was our first service as a church family at our new church. We met in the fellowship hall because the sanctuary was not ready. Thank You Lordand Amazing Gracenever sounded so good without the piano.
I can’t see God, but He has answered so many prayers this year -- in a personal way. I know He’s there. I feel him, and I’m thankful.
Tonight was special. It was our first service as a church family at our new church. We met in the fellowship hall because the sanctuary was not ready. Thank You Lordand Amazing Gracenever sounded so good without the piano.
I can’t see God, but He has answered so many prayers this year -- in a personal way. I know He’s there. I feel him, and I’m thankful.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Goodness and mercy shall follow me. As we move from one pasture to another we will feel something at our heels. What follows sheep? Goodness and mercy, the sheep dogs. They are here to guide us to the next pasture. Goodness and mercy have our back. They hold us up because they love us. If we leave the fold and go astray, does God yell at us? No. He’s a good shepherd.
My Bible tells me he never leaves us or forsakes us. Goodness and mercy are on each side barking at us, getting us back on the right path. Do you really know the goodness of God?
One sheep dog is mercy. Mercy is not giving us what we deserve. Mercy is there when we stray to remind us that God loves us. With mercy we find forgiveness and grace. The Lord gives us the opposite of what we deserve.
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life. They are always there. We won’t need goodness and mercy dogs in heaven. One day we get to live in the Master’s house forever.
My Bible tells me he never leaves us or forsakes us. Goodness and mercy are on each side barking at us, getting us back on the right path. Do you really know the goodness of God?
One sheep dog is mercy. Mercy is not giving us what we deserve. Mercy is there when we stray to remind us that God loves us. With mercy we find forgiveness and grace. The Lord gives us the opposite of what we deserve.
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life. They are always there. We won’t need goodness and mercy dogs in heaven. One day we get to live in the Master’s house forever.
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