(Message given at Newberg Friends Church on January 10, 2016) If you would, take out the sheet that you received when you came in. There’s a question and some space to respond: What is the gospel, the good news? What is it that Jesus brings …
Read MoreKing Jesus in a Democracy
(Message given at Newberg Friends Church on January 3, 2016) Just a couple of years ago I learned for the first time that the 12 days of Christmas aren’t the ones leading up to Christmas. Instead, day one is Christmas day, and the verses of …
Read MoreAnd the winner is…
…#2 Tasha Cobbs, for the best rendition of “O Come All Ye Faithful”. Thank you all for joining on this Advent journey. I’m grateful for all of you and the fun and fighting we have with this. May you have a wonderful Christmas!
Read MoreSing for Joy!
(Message given at Newberg Friends Church on December 20, 2015) You know how hard it is to find a particular scene in a movie you’ve seen before, when you have tricky fast forward and rewind? You know what I’m talking about…when the first fast forward …
Read MoreO Come All Ye Faithful-Final Round
Davida Ankeny Brown’s nomination of #4 Luther Vandross proved able to upset #1 seeded BYU, and moves into a finals matchup with #2 Tasha Cobbs. Make your final vote in Advent Caroling Madness 2015 before noon PST on Christmas Eve! [polldaddy poll=9244964] #2 Tasha Cobbs …
Read MoreO Come All Ye Faithful-Third Round
As they say in March Madness…the chalk all advanced. But it was a close battle. Luther and Tasha each won by one vote. Winnow it down to two by Tuesday at 8 pm PST. [polldaddy poll=9242930] #1 BYU #4 Luther Vandross [polldaddy poll=9242931] #2 …
Read MoreO Come All Ye Faithful-Second Round
The storyline from round 1 is that even without Elizabeth Curtis Gemeroy on Facebook, Amy Grant pulls the upset and advances. In fact, she received more votes than anyone else. The other upset brought grief to Bethany Bylsma, as Carly Simon defeated Mariah Carey. Please …
Read MoreO Come All Ye Faithful-Opening Round
Whew! Advent Caroling Madness has such a groundswell of support now! I can’t even fit all the nominations in the bracket anymore. 23 versions of “O Come All Ye Faithful” were nominated, and I had to whittle that down to 16. I cut out my …
Read MoreCoventry Carol Winner Is…
…the a cappella group from Assyria. Beautiful and poignant. Love it! Get your submissions for your favorite version of “O Come All Ye Faithful” by Wednesday at 9 pm PST.
Read MoreCoventry Final…and submit next round
The votes are finalized, and it’s come down to #1 vs. #2. Get your votes in by Tuesday at 9 pm PST. [polldaddy poll=9230346] ALSO…Please give me your nominations for the next carol. I want to hear your favorite versions of “O Come, …
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