This video features a discussion by the writers of the song "Angel Flight" about the true story behind the song. The song follows the discussion and is powerful.
I pray our nation never forgets those who gave all that we may live free!!
This video features a discussion by the writers of the song "Angel Flight" about the true story behind the song. The song follows the discussion and is powerful.
I pray our nation never forgets those who gave all that we may live free!!
This is an awesome music video by Perpetuum Jazzile!
Perpetuum Jazzile - Africa (live, HQ) from rokelvisar on Vimeo.
Toto's Africa by Perpetuum Jazzile, performed live at Vokal Xtravaganzza 2008 (October 2008).
!!! PERPETUUM JAZZILE + THE REAL GROUP @ Vokal Xtravaganzza 2009 (Ljubljana, Slovenia, November 2009) !!! Don't miss it!
For more information check out www.perpetuumjazzile.si/en
Thunderstorm simulation effects inspired by Kearsney choir (South Africa). THANK YOU!!!
Rushing Wind, a Southern Gospel group, based in Macclenny, Florida celebrated 25 years in music ministry on Saturday night. The celebration gospel sing featured music by the group and from special guests Pure Heart of Jacksonville, Florida and His Four of Port Charlotte, Florida. I had the pleasure of serving as master of ceremonies for the evening. The event was hosted by Grace and Praise Ministries Church south of Lake City, Florida.
I remember when the group's leader Jimmy Hartley was with another Macclenny based group called The Kingdom Heirs. After they disbanded he formed Rushing Wind. I've had the pleasure of working with both of these groups dating way back before God called me to the evangelistic ministry. We've also been able to minister together since my ministry began in 1994. I remember traveling to Tallahassee, Florida on an October Sunday morning to preach a homecoming service at New Life Baptist Church. It was to be my first time preaching in that church and I didn't think I would know anyone. One of the first people to greet me was someone I had known for years, Jimmy Hartley. Rushing Wind was providing the special music for the service. Jimmy said, "if we had known you were coming you could have rode the bus over with us this morning." We both had a good laugh when I responded it would have been cheaper for me to ride their bus and saved my gas. Yes, my use of the word "pleasure" is certainly the appropriate description for our times ministering together.
Many singers have traveled with Rushing Wind over the years, many of these went on to sing with other groups, or in some cases to form a new group. One of the musicians lovingly described Rushing Wind as a "spin-off band" referencing how many of it's past members now lead other singing groups. The one constant in Rushing Wind has been Jimmy Hartley; although, I'm sure he would tell you that the Lord has been the "constant" and he has only been along for the ride.
In fact, Hartley stressed in a pre-sing prayer session and then again on stage that the night was all about glorifying God and the hope that a lost soul would be saved. This should be the purpose for every ministry undertaken by musicians, preachers and anyone else called by God to service. To be honest, I think that purpose is sometimes lost in a cloud of "busy" in ministry. I guess what I'm saying is, we can become so busy doing the Lord's work that we forget it is the LORD's work and not our own. We need to always be seeking God's "perfect will" for our ministry and life. If we are in His will, then our ministry focus will be too.
The celebration went well and who knows, we may do it again in 25 years. In the meantime, if you would like more information about Rushing Wind, call Jimmy Hartley at (904) 259-2344.
NOTE: Additional photos from the celebration may be viewed in this Rushing Wind photo gallery.
The Southern Gospel singing group Rushing Wind from Macclenny, Florida will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of sharing Jesus in song on Saturday, June 27th. The celebration will be an open-air gospel sing at Grace and Praise Ministries Church near Lake City, Florida. I will be serving as the master of ceremonies for the free event that begins at 6pm. Two other groups will be joining Rushing Wind, Pure Heart and His 4. Food will be available for a donation to the church's youth group. The church is located on Highway 441 south of Lake City and north of High Springs near Ellisville. For more information call Jimmy Hartley at (904) 259-2344.
The Wilson Family Band provided special music during the Monday night revival service at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church in Nahunta, Georgia. The video below features a medley of a few songs from the service.
It's always a pleasure for me to minister with this fine family. Robert, his wife Melissa and I go back many years to when I was actively involved in the Bluegrass Music industry. A previous post on this site provides more info about our bluegrass days.
Pictured in the photo are (left to right in back) Pastor Randy Wainright of Riverside Chapel Baptist Church, Robert Wilson, Clint Wilson, Melissa Wilson, (front) me and Katie Wilson. Additional photos from the services are viewable in this photo album.
I posted another medley of songs by The Wilson Family Band in 2007 and it is currently the most viewed video on my YouTube Channel having been played over 20,000 times. I've included this video below for your convenience.
All of the music for the services has been really good. Different musicians are featured each night.
By the way, the services at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church will continue at 7pm tonight and Friday. The church is located at 1998 Riverside Road near Nahunta, Georgia. For more information or directions call Pastor Randy Wainright at (912) 462-5067.
On April 11, 2009, viewers of Britain's Got Talent were treated to what one of the show's judges called "the biggest surprise... in three years on the show." What they saw was a 47-year-old woman that didn’t have the physical qualities of the stereotypical star. She didn’t appear to have the grace or eloquence of a singer on the national stage. As if that wasn’t enough strikes against her, Susan Boyle dared to openly express a dream to become a professional singer in the vein of Elaine Paige. Before the first note of the song was heard, the book was judged by its’ cover.
We see this pre-judging all of the time and probably to a certain extent, we have done the same thing. It may not be a person’s lack of beauty; it could be their skin color, their accent or speech, their waist size, their height or lack there of. We make judgment calls every day often without having all the facts before us. Britain’s Got Talent judges, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan seem to have made their decision during Ms. Boyle’s introduction. To her credit, the third panelist Amanda Holden appeared to be more neutral before the performance. Those in the audience even seemed to be preparing for the worst. Then the music started, and a beautiful voice began to fill the venue. A voice that certainly could not be coming from the one on the stage… it didn’t fit. Oh, but it was Susan Boyle, revealing a talent that no one thought possible, except for the singer herself. After the first line of the song, the faces of the judges and audience members transformed from shock and awe, to sheer delight as the auditorium filled with cheers of support, and maybe, even admiration.
I think panelist Amanda Holden summarized the experience best when she said, "I am so thrilled, because I know that everybody was against you, I honestly think that we were all being very cynical, and I think that's the biggest wake-up call ever."
The question I ask is “why was everyone against her?” The answer is most people think that “beauty = talent”, especially when it comes to females. Of course, deep-down we know that is not always the case. Susan Boyle proved that physical beauty is not needed to have true talent. The problem is we don’t always take the time to look for the talent if the “packaging” isn’t pretty. I am glad that Ms. Boyle was afforded the opportunity to prove herself and to prove us wrong.
I’m very glad that our place in eternity is not based upon us being in a pretty or perfect package. The Bible tells us in Romans 3:23 that we all fall short of the glory of God. We will not be judged on how pretty we are or by what status we have achieved in society. In the book of Acts (10:34-35), Peter says that God shows “no partiality”. I’m grateful that we are now live in the “Dispensation of Grace”. In fact, if we were still under the “Dispensation of Law”, I would not be allowed to minister before the Lord because I am a dwarf and blind in one eye (Leviticus 21:16-20).
Jesus Christ provides the only way to salvation (John 14:6). This “way” is not determined by our looks, talent, works, finances or any other thing, but by way of the Cross.
I have embedded the video of Susan Boyle singing I Dreamed A Dream from Les Misérables below. Even if you have seen it, you may be like me, and watch it again and again. In fact, the last count I’ve seen is over 40,000,000 views of the various clips that are on YouTube alone. I must admit that it moved me to tears. I guess deep down we all root for the “underdog”. Now, if we would be just as excited about sharing Jesus Christ with others…
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Susan Boyle from Chris Yehuda Zimmerman on Vimeo.
This is Jim & Jesse and The Virginia Boys singing Ashes Of Love. I do love bluegrass music!
Two videos below that I hope you will enjoy. Man! It makes me wish I had some musical talent.
The first is a storming number from the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain live DVD - Anarchy in the Ukulele.
The second video is is a ukulele solo of the same song.
Both of these are outstanding!
This is Chief Petty Officer Barbara (Bobbi) Croft singing the national anthem prior to the Norfolk Admiral's hockey game on Friday, March 21, 3008. Bobbi is my youngest sister.
She said there was a problem with the microphone at the beginning, and added "I adapted and overcame." You go, girl!
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