Gloria

Some talented people join to create this beautiful sound ... beautiful message ... beautiful feeling ... 


The Piano Guys, David Archuelette, Peter Hollens - Angels from the Realms of Glory





The Piano Guys are awesome - just keep getting better.  

I found Peter Hollens a few months ago.  I love the song he and his wife, Evonne, performed - What are Words.    FYI - Chris Medina wrote that song, and performs it beautifully too, and his reason for writing is inspiring.  

Of course David Archuelette has a great voice and wonderful songs, including one of my favorites, Glorious (previously shared here).

I wanted to post about "Feed the World" since the Light the World Initiative is 

Jesus Fed the Hungry and So Can You

But those songs I wanted to share don't allow play back on blogger.  So if you wish to hear them just click on the links below.  They will take you to YouTube.

Disclaimer before you do - there is a view the first minute of the 2014 song that is a bit disturbing.

Do they Know it's Christmas ~ Band Aid 1984
Then again, 30 years later, a new group, which included some of the original artists (fun to see those same people just a bit older), joined to perform it again, Band Aid 30 - Do They Know It's Christmas 2014.


And just for fun We are the World - not Christmas, but a great message from a talented group of people.  Then 25 years later another group sings the same song - We are the World 25 For Haiti.  All with the same goal - to help others. It's beautiful to see people come together, and the 2010 recording is a great mix of unique talent and sound.

There are other songs out there that are meant to encourage helping others, like Wavin' Flag.  I shouldn't limit it, but I have to for sake of time and energy spent on more useful things.

Well, I have certainly shared a number of songs today.  Songs have a way of touching the soul that cannot be done so easily in other ways.   I hope you enjoyed a few of them today.

Hopefully we can find ways to help those in need - whatever that need is - like Christ did and continues to do.

UPDATE at 3:25pm
A day or two ago I was asking BJo about one of her friends and the videos he has worked on.  She sent me this one.  It fits todays theme.

(if you wish - click on the video to watch it in a larger size on YouTube)

Peace is Possible: The Christmas Truce of 1914

The most commonly used resource for the Christmas Story is found in Luke 2.  I remember reading it as a young girl in primary.  We were given a paper visual of the nativity scene to display as we read the verses to tell the story.  The stable is the first part of the story and three more pieces are added to it as the story is read.

You can see that I still own one (shown above) and each time I see it it brings great memories to mind.  It's a wonderful story.  No story can top it.

There are, however, some other great stories that inspire and uplift.  One such story is told (in short version) in this music video.  It is indeed a beautiful message.

The Christmas Truce  December 1914





There is another video that shares the story -

This truce must have been such a welcome peace in the midst of such terrible war.  How awful it must have felt to then turn around after such a wonderful moment and attack the friends one had just made.  Those who lived to tell this story regard it as a most precious experience. I can only imagine.

If everyone could feel the love of God and BELIEVE and live those teachings what a wonderful world this could be.  The Christmas Truce would be the normal instead of the abnormal.


Christ is the true source of Peace.  Faith in Him will lead us to peace.


OK, I was going to leave this post at this point, but I found a cute story about the first Christmas.  I know this is supposed to be about music, but it seems that I've changed this post up a bit to tell about stories of Christmas.  So, I'm going to share one more story of Christmas - it is the story of the first Christmas - as told by children.

FYI - This isn't a reverent story - oh wow! - that doesn't sound good does it?!?!?!?!

It is a cute story.  It should bring a smile, maybe even a few chuckles.  I think it will be worth it.  ;)   It's good to laugh!

Christmas according to kids

Maybe I should get my grandchildren together and create a Christmas story.  I really like that idea!

I just figured out what I want for Christmas!  Happy Day!

:) Veggie Tales (:

This one is especially for my grandchildren.  :)

Owl City is tender to some of us because of their song Hello Seattle.  Almost a theme song for a while - not really, but it was fun to hear the grandkids occasionally sing a few phrases with excitement.  Happy memories!


My children will probably enjoy it too.

Veggie Tales was a favorite in out family for a few years - one of our boys even gave one of his brothers the nick name Cheeseburger.  Go figure!

It's all good!  I love things like this that bring a smile to my face.  I know I need that more often.  :)  Maybe you'll smile too.


VeggieTales "Light of Christmas" Official Lyric Video - Owl City feat.




Was that fun?

:)  This might make a fun addition to your Family Home Evening (:

"Do You Hear What I Hear"

A Magical Sound!

A beautiful sound ... beautiful message ... a beautiful feeling ... 

"Do You Hear What I Hear" Mannheim Steamroller

Enjoy the magic of this season.  Hopefully you are feeling it.

It's in my home a little more now due to love from family and friends extending helping hands and kind hearts - Thank You!  Each day of December so far has had it's own sweet reminder of Gods love.

Trees are in place.  Lights are on the live tree (and it's beautiful) and on a couple of the pencil trees.  So much more to do, but it has begun.  :)


Merry Christmas!

Happy Sabbath!

and

Happy Birthday to Skyler!  :)  (which means tomorrow is my Grandpa Hill's bday.)

Oh What a Glorious Night

Have you seen the Charlie Brown Christmas?  I remember seeing it many years ago.  I was never a fan of Charlie Brown (sorry to all you die-hard fans out there that love it - I don't mean to offend, just saying...), but I did love their Christmas Story, at least the few minutes where they told the story in their play.

I looked for it last year for seminary and found this song to go with the story.

Sidewalk Prophets Oh What a Glorious Night, with the telling of the Christmas Story - Charlie Brown style.

It's a bit jazzy!  :)  Hope you can sit still while you listen.   ;)

Christ's Parents

Studying the New Testament has given me a depth of understanding that I have not had before.  This is not the first time reading it, but it is the first with such need to learn from it.  My retention is not good at all, and trying to put what I learn into words, verbally, is even harder, but the feeling I get as I am studying is well worth all I forget, and if I continue studying the forgetting part won't really matter.

Christ is truly our Savior, the author of peace and of all that is good.
Following Him, Coming unto Him will make our earthly path more joyful, more meaningful, more blessed..., more everything.

More worth it.

My heart goes out to Mary and Joseph today.  I cannot seem to find the words to describe the feeling I have for them.  They raised the Christ child - the Savior of us all, and I am eternally grateful for their sacrifice and love.  They were strong and faithful, steadfast and immovable.

Mary's Song by Amy Grant or Breath of Heaven




I am so grateful for my loving parents, and for the siblings they selflessly raised and serve, for their dedication to the Savior and their dedication to teaching their children about Him.  It was their testimony that sparked mine, and it is my testimony that keeps me focused on the Savior and His gospel, which is what will lead us safely HOME ... home to our Father above, with our eternal families.  What a great gift that is.

Christ Centered Christmas Quest

I have always loved Christmas Music, and I continue to be drawn to it this year.  The inspiring feeling of love and hope and peace and ...
well, it just keeps feeling good.

This overwhelming feeling of peace and gratitude has left me with a desire to share, so I've decided to post a song a day for this month - all about Christmas - The Sound of Christmas.

I am truly grateful for the talented artists who wrote and performed these inspiring messages that touch my heart.

A beautiful sound ... beautiful message ... a beautiful feeling ... 

My chosen piece for today, What Shall We Give?, seems to fit perfectly with the Light the World initiative to lift others burdens.

Light The World Christmas Initiative 


What Did We Give Today?

Missionary Update:

Anthony has had his first week in Argentina, at the MTC.

I received his email Thursday morning.  (Sorry it's taken me a few days to share.)  Thursdays will be his prep day while he is in the MTC.  Because of the time difference I will receive his email early in the morning, and will be emailing to him on Wednesdays to make sure he gets it before he sends to me.


He seems to be doing well.  I had a comforting feeling as I read his words and felt of his love for his family and for the Lord.

He is having some wonderful experiences that are helping his testimony grow.
On one occasion he was asked to write his testimony in Spanish.  He was not to memorize it, but write it in Spanish and then read it aloud.  This was a great opportunity for him - one he enjoyed and that made him more aware of what his testimony really is and how it affects him and others around him.

He loves the food :)
He loves the language :)
He loves everything about his experiences right now :)


I know the Lord is watching over him and will help him through every day of this mission.  I know Anthony will experience some trying moments along with the good, and I know that our Savior will be there with him, strengthening him through each and every moment.

And, as is true for all of us, Christ will carry us through the most difficult times in our lives, when we need Him most.  We just need to follow Him and allow Him to help us, even invite Him to help us.

IT'S A FEEL GOOD DAY!

So I'll share this (again) since it's been on my mind while writing this post. (skip the add)

I hope you have a wonderful day!