(Message given at Newberg Friends Church on December 24, 2016) Most of us who grew up in the United States probably had an image of Jesus’ birth that was something like this… or maybe this… It’s important to be clear to say that Jesus didn’t …
Read MoreAmy Grant–and the winner is…
…Breath of Heaven comes through as the winner! I hope you enjoyed this Amy Grant addition to Advent Caroling Madness!
Read MoreAmy-Final Round
Well, the vote totals dropped significantly…it’s like you were all celebrating a holiday or something. Anyway, #1 seed Breath of Heaven absolutely crushed Hark the Herald. The other match was a little closer, but we find that 11 seed Emmanuel pushed through with a big …
Read MoreWhat Child: And the Winner is…
The dynamic duo of Bocelli and Blige! Thanks as always for being part of Advent Caroling Madness…don’t forget Amy fest continues into next week!
Read MoreAmy-Round 3
It looks like iTunes seeds these Amy favorites pretty well! And, looks like we all love that first CD…3 out of the final 4 are from it. Get your votes in by Monday at 8 pm PST! #1 Breath of Heaven vs. #4 Hark the Herald Angels …
Read MoreAmy Grant-Round 2
Here in the warm belt of a Tennessee Christmas, I’ve discovered not just the Rogers clan; there are so many for whom Amy has brought peace and serenity (now) into 2016 Christmas. And lo and behold! I find that you voters are like me, and …
Read MoreWhat Child-Final!
After all the yelling, cheating accusations, angst and beautiful renditions, we’ve come to the final and it’s #1 vs. #2. Finish Advent Caroling Madness strong, and get your votes in by Christmas Eve at 10 pm PST! #1 seed Andrea Bocelli and R&B power from …
Read MoreWhat Child-Round 4
The Amy Grant bracket stole all the interest! But for awhile today, I was worried for my favs. But by the end of the day, things look pretty good in my world. Vote us down to the finals by Friday at 8 pm PST! #1 …
Read MoreAmy Grant Warmth and Cheer!
Yesterday’s fighting and yelling and angst and ballot box stuffing was great for my blog stats, but was not conducive to building the warm glow of Christmas cheer. So with the big day just a few short days away, it’s time to wrap yourself in …
Read MoreWhat Child-Round 3
Internet routers around the globe must have been laboring under the strain of all the votes in round 2. The people are crying out in agony under their perceived oppression, with claims of cheating and ballot box stuffing. The unassuming matchup of #1 Andrea Bocelli …
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