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CJ's Music Rant
If you haven't talked with CJ about music you're
missing out. He's got a wealth of knowledge and an
even greater wealth of passion for music. Here's his
rant on the state of music and the industry that sells
it.
Two Hours with the Current
Rochester, MN - FM 88.7
Minneapolis/St. Paul - FM 89.3
There's a new sound floating around
on the airwaves in Rochester. It is the
sound of music that hasn't been
chosen by how much money it can
make or how many units it can move.
Give the current an hour of your time
and you will walk away with a new
understanding of what commercial
radio could be.
Words About Music:
Articles Written by Teens for Teens:
An interesting visual interpretation of
Switchfoot's hit song:
- Meant to Live
Music About Music:
Is the I-Pod Ruining Your Hearing?
A Rolling Stone article about hearing loss and some
simple steps that will keep you enjoying your
favorite music well into your wheel chair days.
If you liked the movie, try the book. There are some great
moments that were left out of the film, like this one below.
CS Lewis writes:
'Wrong will be made right, when Aslan comes in sight, at
the sound of His roar, sorrow will be no more, when He
bares His teeth, winter meets its death, and when He
shakes His mane, we shall have spring again'
You will understand when you see him." Told Mr.
Beaver.
"But shall we meet him?" asked Susan.
"Why, Daughter of Eve, that's what I brought you here
for. I'm to lead you where you shall meet Him." Said Mr.
Beaver.
"Is—is he a man?" asked Lucy.
"Aslan a man!" said Mr. Beaver sternly. "Certainly not! I
tell you he is the King of the wood and the Son of the
great Emperor Beyond-the-Sea. Don't you know who is
the King of Beasts? Aslan is a lion—the Lion, the great
Lion."
"Ooh!" said Susan, "I'd thought he was a man. Is he—
quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a
lion."
"That you will, dearie, and no mistake," said Mrs.
Beaver, "if there's anyone who can appear before Aslan
without their knees knocking, they're either braver than
most or else just silly."
"Then he isn't safe?" said Lucy.
"Safe?" said Mr. Beaver. "Don't you hear what Mrs.
Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? `Course
he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the
King, I tell you."
Holidays can hurt. Heightened
expectations can also bring
frustration - even guilt. Wishes can
strain budgets. Family expectations
can stretch emotions. Memories –
good and bad – can haunt us as well
as bless us.
Battlefields do not go silent for our
religious observances; the hungry are
not all fed, the homeless are not all
housed, the sick do not all become
well. Presents exchanged and
sentiments shared do not always
meet our gift-wrapped expectations.
Still, I think it’s good to remember
the hurts in our lives and to talk
about them - not to nurse them, of
course, but rather to name them so
that healing can begin. Children
have taught me that anything
mentionable can be manageable.
Perhaps that is what Jesus meant
when He said that the truth will
make us free.
All of us at FaithfulAmerica wish for
you every blessing. We also gently
remind you of some of the hurts that
have not gone away during this
holiday season – things that you can
help heal by taking them into your
circle of care. In just a few minutes
time you can lend your voice to
support
