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[justanolecowboy]

Rise Again, by Dallas Holm

Dallas was back in the 80's one of the single most popular christian artists and song writers. Rise Again, maybe one of his most popular and powerful. I had the honor and privilege of playing keyboards for him on two different occasions - My brother and I used to sing some (gospel) music on a (very) small scale - and he befriended us - many years ago at a conference we were both attending. A tremendous and talented force for God in his writing and voice.

He never let his (popularity) at the time get in the way of his message of for that popularity to take priority over his family. I remember when his wife became ill with cancer - he took care of her and his music came second. I admired the man of strength and character and prayer that he was and is.

This song has long been a favorite of mine and I was reminded of it again - when my brother asked me to play and perform it with him again this past Easter Sunday. No tapes - no back up...no additional instruments - just he and I and the piano ... (wow) - I never thought of performing like that years ago as (scary) - I think I was too young to realize that standing in front of lots of people singing - (can be) a scary thing...lol! - It was good to do this with and for my brother again - and being in that little church that I grew up in ... the song - such a powerful message - I wanted to share.

Blessings and even though a few days later...Easter Blessings to all of you (every day).

[deb0670]

OH WOW! Thank You Soooo much for sharing this!! I remember Dallas Holm.. even saw Him in person...
Used to listen to Him all the time!
This put goosebumps on me..
thank You again.. *wiping tears and smiling*

Originally Posted by justanolecowboy

Rise Again, by Dallas Holm

Dallas was back in the 80's one of the single most popular christian artists and song writers. Rise Again, maybe one of his most popular and powerful. I had the honor and privilege of playing keyboards for him on two different occasions - My brother and I used to sing some (gospel) music on a (very) small scale - and he befriended us - many years ago at a conference we were both attending. A tremendous and talented force for God in his writing and voice.

He never let his (popularity) at the time get in the way of his message of for that popularity to take priority over his family. I remember when his wife became ill with cancer - he took care of her and his music came second. I admired the man of strength and character and prayer that he was and is.

This song has long been a favorite of mine and I was reminded of it again - when my brother asked me to play and perform it with him again this past Easter Sunday. No tapes - no back up...no additional instruments - just he and I and the piano ... (wow) - I never thought of performing like that years ago as (scary) - I think I was too young to realize that standing in front of lots of people singing - (can be) a scary thing...lol! - It was good to do this with and for my brother again - and being in that little church that I grew up in ... the song - such a powerful message - I wanted to share.

Blessings and even though a few days later...Easter Blessings to all of you (every day).

[deb0670]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=ehkg7-SVByk

Learning to Lean
Learning to Lean
I'm learning to lean on Jesus
Finding more power
than i 'd ever dreamed
I'm learning to lean on Jesus.

Learning to lean,
Learning to lean
i'm learning to lean
on Jesus
finding more power
than i 'd ever dream
i'm learning to lean on Jesus

Sad, broken-hearted
at an altar i knelt
i found peace
that is so serene
and all that
He asked
is a child like trust
and a heart that
is learning to lean

Learning to lean,
learning to lean
finding more power
than i'd ever dreamed
i'm learning to lean
on Jesus

[deb0670]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=BhPVOyzZBqk



Not of this World

We are Pilgrims
in a strange land
We are so far
From our home land
With each passing day
It seems so clear
This world will never
Want us here
We're not welcome
In this world of wrong
We are foreigners
Who don't belong

oooo

We are strangers
We are aliens
We are not
of this world

We are envoys
we must tarry
With this message
We must carry
There's so much
To do before we leave
With so many more
Who may believe
Our mission here
Can never fail
And the gates of hell
Will not prevail

oooo

We are strangers
We are aliens
We are not
Of this world.

We are strangers
We are aliens
We are not
of this world.

Jesus told us
men would hate us
But we must be
Of good cheer
He has overcome
This world of darkness
Soon we will
Depart from here

We are strangers
We are aliens
We are not
of this world.

We are strangers
We are aliens
We are not
of this world.

[deb0670]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=Rj-tpOH21NM

Grave Robber

There's a step that we all
Have to take alone
An appointment we have
With the Great Unknown
Like a vapor this life
is just waiting to pass
Like the flowers that fade
Like the withering grass

But life seems so long
and death so complete
and the grave
An impossible portion to cheat

But there is One
Who has been there
and still lives to tell
There is One
Who has been thru
Both Heaven and Hell


And the grave will come up
Empty handed that day
Jesus will come
and steal us away


Where is the sting tell me
Where is the bite?
When the Grave Robber comes
Like a thief in the night
Where is the victory
Where is the prize?
When the Grave Robber comes
and Death finally dies.

Many still mourn and many still weep
For those that they love who have fallen asleep
But we have this hope
Though our hearts may still ache
Just one shout from above
and they all will awake

and in the reunion of Joy we will see
Death will be swallowed in sweet victory

Where is the sting tell me
Where is the bite
When the Grave Robber comes
Like a thief in the night
Where is the victory
Where is the prize
When the Grave Robber comes
and Death finally dies.

When the last enemy is gone
From the dust will come a song
Those asleep will be awakened
Not a one will be forsaken

He shall wipe away our tears
He will steal away our fears
There will be no sad tomorrow
There will be no pain nor sorrow

Where is the sting tell me
Where is the bite
When the Grave Robber comes
Like a thief in the night
Where is the victory
Where is the prize
When the Grave Robber comes
and Death finally dies.

[Blade]

14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Ephesians 6: 14-16

I have certainly had the devils arrows breezing past me for the past 8 years but thank God it is finally over. With God as my guide, the evil one lost this round. Thank you God for blessing me and being so good to me though I don't deserve it, many times. God thank you for giving me peace in my life again

[Blade]

All a man's ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs, the heart.

Proverbs 21:2

[Luv]

Prayer Requesr Tomorrow morning at 8am I have a math test for a job with a major auto brands parts distribution center. The pays good and the benefits great ! It would solve alot of proeblems for me and Id be able to have retirement,a d the jobs monday thru friday so Id be able to go back to church on sundays. So please send prayers and good thought for me as math and me dont get along. I will be studying all night for this,get off work at 6am,test at 8am and then have to see a spine specialist in San Diego.

[Blade]

For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 2:10

See there is a plan....jus sayin...

[Luv]

Update: 14 people had been called for the test and 8 called out so we only had 6 testing. There are 5 openings,I was the only female. The math was easy but they didnt give u a whole hour like they said. No one will know how they did tell next friday. They told us if we dont hear from them not to call. If u didnt pass u can never apply with them again. So I guess the 6 of us will wait. If ya pass the test then there is a psychiatric questioneer,after that background check. I know at least one if the guys that tested has a record. I have an FBI clearance so background check isnt a problem. Continued prayer would be appreciated. I told a co-worker God will supply my needs,other doors will open if this isnt where I am supposed to be. All I can do is trust in Him.Amen ?

[Blade]

When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. what can mortal man do to me?

Psalm 56:3-4

[DMW]

“To the Reader

Folly, error, sin, and penny-pinching
Preoccupy our minds and belabor our bodies
And we feed our amiable remorse
Like beggars nourishing their vermin.

Our sins are stubborn, our repentance weak --
We demand generous payment for our confessions
And we return gaily to the muddy path,
Believing a few abject tears will wash away all of our stains.

Satan Trismegistus patiently rocks our enchanted spirit
To sleep on the pillow of evil,
And the rich metal of our will
Is vaporized completely by this learned alchemist.

The Devil pulls the strings that move us!
Repugnant things attract us --
Each day we descend one step closer to Hell,
Moving without horror through stinking shadows.

Like a poor debauchee kissing and gnawing
The martyred breast of an ancient whore,
We steal a furtive pleasure along the way,
And we press it hard, like an old orange.

Tightly packed, swarming, like a million tapeworms,
A legion of Demons booze it up in our brains,
And when we breathe, Death, an invisible river,
Descends into our lungs, with a dull groan.

If rape, poison, the dagger, and arson
Have not yet embroidered their pretty patterns
On the banal canvas of our pitiful destinies,
It is only because our soul is -- alas! -- not bold enough.

But among the jackals, panthers, and bitch-hounds,
The monkeys, scorpions, vultures, and serpents,
The yelping, howling, growling, groveling monsters
In the infamous menagerie of our vices,

There is one who is uglier, nastier, more foul!
Although he makes no grand gestures, no great noise,
He would willingly reduce the earth to ruins
And swallow the world in a yawn;

It is Ennui! His eye brimming with an involuntary teardrop,
He dreams of scaffolds while smoking a hookah.
You know him, reader, this delicate monster,
-- Hypocrite reader, -- my like, -- my brother!”
― Charles Baudelaire, Les Fleurs du Mal

[Luv]

Didnt get called back a 3rd time. So I will keep lookin for a better job. God always provides.

[DMW]

Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury,pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.


O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen