Grace, and all the other tracks on Melanie Penn’s More Alive Vol. 1 are encouraging and inviting. An aim and a sentiment that is very welcome in 2020. Because He loved me my savior died on the cross was crucified No greater love for mortal man has ever been known Oh praise His dear name …
The Barefoot Contessa begins and ends at a cemetery. That should be a hint. Characters that evoke pity rather than sympathy. A most unromantic view of the lifestyles of the beautiful, the famous, the rich, and the privileged. Part of my Humphrey Bogart collection.
It is counter-productive for disciples of Jesus to buy into our society’s capacity to alleviate physical or psychological suffering to the extent that we also accept its preoccupation with the concept that all suffering is meaningless and can be avoided by careful management. To buy into that belief is to move from a gospel of …
Because He Loved Me by Dale Ann Bradley is another bluegrass master class, as well as a heartfelt testimony. I’m versatile: Not only could I pastor a country and western church (or a country music church or a western music church), I could also pastor a bluegrass church. As some you may guess, the song’s …
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