Category Archives: Music

You Amaze Us

Posted on January 22, 2015 by The Orange Mailman

I haven’t written any posts about music in quite some time. But I got a Christmas present from my wife that I am just loving. The new album from Selah titled You Amaze Us is just awesome. There is a … Continue reading →

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Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella/Love Has Come

Posted on December 18, 2011 by The Orange Mailman

Every year I blog on a Christmas Carol, taking the time to point out where I think the carol really captures the message of Christmas, and sometimes where it falls short.  This year, you’re going to get two for the … Continue reading →

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No need of the sun

Posted on July 15, 2011 by The Orange Mailman

As I was listening to Selah today, I was struck by the lyrics of the song All My Tears (originally done by Julie Miller and Emmylou Harris).  Selah sings the lyrics Sun and moon will be replaced With the light of … Continue reading →

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Rhonda Gunn ~ Your Word

Posted on January 4, 2011 by The Orange Mailman

One of my all time favorite albums is I Wonder If by Rhonda Gunn.  This is up there with Steve Bell ~ Beyond a Shadow, Sara Groves ~ Conversations, Peter Penrose (self-titled), Jennifer Knapp ~ Kansas, or any album by Fernando Ortega.  One of … Continue reading →

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God rest you merry, ladies and gentlemen

Posted on December 10, 2010 by The Orange Mailman

For quite some time I have truly appreciated the Christmas carol, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.  Every year about this time I blog on a specific Christmas carol, and this year I’ve chosen this one.  The reason why I appreciate it … Continue reading →

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Praise Him! Praise Him!

Posted on May 4, 2010 by The Orange Mailman

Sometimes you just have to Praise Him. 1Praise Him! praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!Sing, O Earth, His wonderful love proclaim!Hail Him! hail Him! highest archangels in glory;Strength and honor give to His holy Name!Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard … Continue reading →

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inspired by the producers

Posted on March 7, 2010 by The Orange Mailman

At an annual local Christian music festival a few years back, we saw Jars of Clay perform acoustically. It was a great concert. At one point, they were about to do a song to which Dan Haseltine gave this introduction. … Continue reading →

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Christian music without Christ

Posted on February 3, 2010 by The Orange Mailman

What is the definition of Christian music? Wait, what is the definition of Christian preaching? If Christ is not present in the preaching, is it truly Christian? If Christ is not present in the music, is it Christian? A good … Continue reading →

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willing to suffer affliction

Posted on February 1, 2010 by The Orange Mailman

This past Sunday in church, we sang the song Living For Jesus. Some hymns express joy in the LORD. Some are songs extolling the greatness of the LORD. This hymn leads us in singing about striving to please the LORD … Continue reading →

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The Great Divorce/High Countries

Posted on November 7, 2009 by The Orange Mailman

Yesterday, TC Robinson at New Leaven posted on where we go when we die.  He lists all the choices including soul sleep, the great white throne judgment, and heaven.  He points out that we don’t need fancy charts or a … Continue reading →

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