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It is very interesting to see how many of these things are in use today by the general public.

[HT]  Chris Elrod

We have been singing this song in our small group preparing for our time when God plants our team in Belgium. This is a beautiful song in English and French. How Great is our God by Chris Tomlin. Not sure who the group is that is leading but worth the listen.

Vois la splendeur du roi,
Vêtu de majesté ;
La terre éclate de joie. (bis).
En lui est la lumière,
L’obscurité se cache,
Elle frémit à sa voix. (bis)

Car Dieu est si grand!
Chantons tous: “Car Dieu est si grand!”
Et tous sauront que Dieu, oui Dieu, est si grand.

Car d’âge en âge, il règne.
Les temps sont dans sa main,
Commencement et fin. (bis)
Il est le lion, l’agneau
Les temps sont dans sa main,
Le Fils, le Saint-Esprit (bis)

Kris Allen leads worship at New Life Church in Conway, Arkansas.

A new classic. Anyone up for a game?

Labor of Love – Andrew Peterson – Christmas Video
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYjYi4tYvXU]

Sung by Jill Phillips

It was not a silent night
There was blood on the ground
You could hear a woman cry
In the alleyways that night
On the streets of David’s town

And the stable was not clean
And the cobblestones were cold
And little Mary full of grace
With the tears upon her face
Had no mother’s hand to hold

It was a labor of pain
It was a cold sky above
But for the girl on the ground in the dark
With every beat of her beautiful heart
It was a labor of love

Noble Joseph at her side
Callused hands and weary eyes
There were no midwives to be found
In the streets of David’s town
In the middle of the night

So he held her and he prayed
Shafts of moonlight on his face
But the baby in her womb
He was the maker of the moon
He was the Author of the faith
That could make the mountains move

It was a labor of pain
It was a cold sky above
But for the girl on the ground in the dark
With every beat of her beautiful heart
It was a labor of love
For little Mary full of grace
With the tears upon her face
It was a labor of love
…Andrew Peterson from Behold the Lamb

A few years ago I was introduced to an artist named Andrew Peterson. There is nothing in his presentation or his appearance that would necessarily win him popular appeal. But, his thought provoking writing and Americana musical style is really good. He writes from a  biblical perspective and has a great ability to turn a phrase in such a way that causes you to really think about what was just sung.

My favorite Andrew Peterson CD project is called Behold the Lamb of God. It is a wonderful look at the “coming of the Messiah.” He starts in the Old Testament and works his way to the Gospels with Jesus being prophesied about and to his birth, very biblical. I would highly recommend you download the project.

For the last few years my family has made his Christmas concert at the Ryman a part of our seasonal celebration. Great artist along with many special guest appearances, wonderful music, and incredible worship during a time of the year that has become overly commercial.

You might want to check out the CD and the concert.

Shout to the Lord: American Idol 10 April 2008 [HD]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WOzF9ZGA7A]

Let’s give some credit to the producers of American Idol.

The past few shows have had a tremendous witness for Jesus. The episode featuring Dolly Parton’s songs was filled with references to Jesus and testimonies of Him.

Last nights opening of Hillsong’s “Shout To The Lord” was an awesome witness for the Lord. This show has consistently featured songs about the name and power of Christ. Kudos to the producers and may the power of His name continue to show forth in the world.

(I wonder if this segment will make it in Muslim and Hindu cultures where the show is broadcast?)

If I Could Make It Snow
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr3h8nrjWHo]
I know the guy who wrote this song (Mark Thomas). Very moving, Grab a Kleenex!