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”Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smoke, rising against that blue sky? Did you shout out in anger, in fear for your neighbor, or did you just sit down and cry?”
Two years ago, I posted this video on 9/11. I mentioned on that post that I’ve watched a lot of videos about 9/11 on YouTube and most of them have pictures or video from that horribly tragic day. You have probably watched some as well.
But I still think this song by Alan Jackson, Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning? says so much that I decided to post it again.
I know there are some who feel we need forget that day and move on. But I believe for those who senselessly lost their lives that day, for the friends and families who lost loved ones, and for the brave men and women who were true heroes that day, we ought to remember.
Alan first performed this song at the Country Music Association’s annual awards show on November 7, 2001. It became the single of the year as well as the song of the year for 2001.
A Little Background About the Song
Speaking of the song, Jackson said, ”I’m sure there are people who criticize it, but I wrote what I felt; I didn’t premeditate anything. I’m just a singer of simple songs, and that’s the truth. And I don’t know the difference in Iran and Iraq. And some people that aren’t real religious probably don’t want to hear it, and that’s all right. I didn’t sit down to heal the world or anything.”
The story goes that he sat upright in bed one night in late October with most of it in his head. ”After the 11th, I was pretty disturbed, like most people. For a few weeks I thought about writing something. I’m sure a lot of people who write songs felt the same way, but I didn’t want to write a patriotic thing and couldn’t think of anything that didn’t feel like you’d be taking advantage of it commercially.
So I didn’t think anything else about it, to be honest.” But that night, the melody, opening lines, and chorus came to him. “I went downstairs in my underwear and put this thing down so I wouldn’t forget it the next morning.”
”It’s been overwhelming, the response to it, and a little scary, really, for me,” I’ve had so many people come up to me, and I don’t know what to say, other than that I just feel like it was a gift from God. I don’t know why He picked me to send those words to, but I’m glad it’s been a healing song for some people.”
And so, on this the 10th anniversary of that horrible day, I think his song is still very healing.
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Today, here in the United States of America, we celebrate our 235th year.
For this occasion in 2009, I posted a very moving video called, “God Bless The USA” And under the video, some great quotes from Jefferson and Adams.
Last year, I posted a video that captured something no one was expecting. I also put up some really great history about Adams and Jefferson, who both died on July 4th, 1826, the 50th anniversary of United of America.
This year I have a video from a girl from the same city I live in, Glendale, Arizona. She was the winner in season 6 of American Idol. She did a fabulous job of singing the national anthem at Super Bowl XLII.
Happy Independence Day and may our God continue to shed His grace on this country.
Michael Verdicchio
2011
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There will be barbecues, visiting friends, road trips, great sales, and of course, the Indy 500. Some people will even have a long weekend, as they get Monday, Memorial Day, off from work.
Hopefully, we here in the United States can take a few moments some time this weekend to remember them.
Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day commemorates men and women who died while in military service to the United States. First enacted to honor Union and Confederate soldiers following the American Civil War, it was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars.
Let us never forget those who paid the ultimate price.
During this time of year many are mindful of the sufferings that Jesus Christ endured on our behalf, reflecting on the price he paid for the redemption of mankind.
I posted this this short video (1:54) last year. I point out three different versions of Isaiah 52:14, a verse that graphically prophesied the extreme physical punishment that Jesus would endure for all of mankind.
Jesus Christ is alive! God raised him from the dead to die no more.
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I have always enjoyed Zig Ziglar. He has been inspiring people for many, many years. If you hate your job, you’ll love this short video (9:28)
The simple truth and practical application can be applied in any endeavor, not just your job.
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The video below is from a TV news program from WLUK-TV in Wisconsin.
It is the story of a sixth-grade teacher in Bonduel, Wis., who discovered a 340-year-old German Bible in a small Lutheran church school where she works.
The 1,500-page Bible, a copy of Martin Luther’s translation, was printed in Germany in 1670,
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My neighbor, and friend, Len, emailed this to me today. I thought it was pretty cool. What do you think?
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Have you given up on your goals? Have you abandoned your dreams?
Many people today feel like there is just no way to reach what they once hoped for. In this short 4 minute video discover what “bricks” have to do with your goals and dreams.
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This took place a couple of weeks ago at the Seaway Mall in Ontario, near Niagara Falls. The patrons of the mall never saw it coming. Chorus Niagara, with the help of director Robert Coopera, did an excellent rendition of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus from “Messiah.”
It’s great to watch the expressions on different people’s faces. This is definitely outside of the nine dots, and very cool.
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