A song that's 1000000x better than Adele's overplayed version that is sung completely 100% a capella by a handsome man with a beautiful smile? Yes please.
More of this guy can be found in the link over there on the side somewhere (at the top) ------------------------------------------------>
P.S. This post is dedicated to Emily....because apparently, she's marrying him (he just doesn't know it yet)
P.S. I realized when I put my little note in parentheses underneath the Savin' Me video, it could have one of three meanings: 1) I am referring to the lead singer, 2) I am referring to the guy whose story we follow throughout the video, or 3) if you read the note BEFORE watching the vid, you might've thought I was referring to the first guy we see with the shiny black hair and trench coat. If you guessed 1 or 3, I laugh at your ignorance of my judgment regarding people's outward appearances. If you guessed 2, then you get a hug.
During the 1940s and 50s, there lived a man who was most popular for his dance. His name? Gene Kelly. If you have heard of him before, you probably will agree with me that he is one genius of a dancer. If you have never heard of him in your life....I am so very sorry. If you are one of those, then don't worry. By the end of this post, you will know who Gene Kelly is. :)
My sister and I are huge fans. We have a whole collection of Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra movies. In these films, there are at least one or two scenes where Mr. Kelly does some freaky awesome tap dancing. Out of all of those scenes, these are my favorites:
Movie: Thousands Cheer (sorry for the bad quality...at least you can sort of see it :)
And of course, the one he is most famous for...
Movie: Singing in the Rain
P.S. You know what's fun? Driving off towards the highway with about 3 cars honking furiously behind you because you left your drink on top of your car... How was your day?
The service in church this morning was beautiful. I don't just say that flippantly. It truly was moving. This past Friday, a dear lady in our church family passed away. She had been suffering with cancer for some time, and went to be with the Lord on Friday evening. Personally, I was not close to her, but I know that she was loved dearly by many in our church family.
This morning we were given a report on how everything went on Friday. It was truly amazing because there were so many things going on that God was working out so carefully. He was taking care of her and her 9-year-old son with so much care that it moved many of us to tears.
I was reminded how death can be a time of sadness, yet an opportunity to rejoice for those who love God who have gone to be with Him for eternity--with no pain and no grief. What a glorious thought! It is very saddening to see how this fallen world represses the very thought of death and does whatever it can to avoid it. For us as believers, to die is gain! To be with Christ for eternity and leave this world behind--our faith shall be sight and our joy shall be full.
We sang a beautiful song this morning that gave me much comfort. It's called "It Is Not Death to Die" by Sovereign Grace Music:
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones."
~Psalm 116:15
P.S. Something I thought of when I finished this post: How amazing it is that for believers, death truly is better than life.
There are certain TV programs that have really good openings/theme songs that you don't easily forget. These are a few of my favorites that I find funny, beautiful, or they just put a smile on my face.
