I first heard this song, believe it or not, on the Shrek soundtrack. Rufus Wainwright does the honors. It’s a Leonard Cohen song, though, and since then, I’ve heard many renditions of it, especially in movies. Here’s Brandi’s take on it…and I’m hoping she does it at her concert in September, because I’m going! Do […]
Derek Webb’s Controversial Music Video
I don’t listen to Christian music much. I don’t buy it, and I’m not familiar with many of the artists. I want truth, and I don’t find much of it in Christian pop or rock. Granted, there may be some artists out there who are stating it like it is, but I’m not aware of […]
When Life’s Responsibilities Seem Too Heavy to Bear
Have you ever wanted to disappear–just for a minute, an hour, a year? I have. When I feel overwhelmed, I want to crawl into a quiet spot and just be. I’ve been crazy over Anna this week. She’s wistful and sad and full of angst, and I love that about her. This is now my […]
Prop 8: The Musical
I have a question. Okay, lots of questions, as you’ll soon see… Why is it that so many Christian writers and theologians refuse to answer the question, “Do we (as Christians) ‘pick and choose’ God’s laws we want to follow?” appropriately. It doesn’t take a genius to see that we do. So, we must answer […]
St. John’s Block Party
I haven’t forgotten you. We’ve just been to the Cloud Cult concert in Downtown Rochester. So worth it. Because it’s late, and I have to get up early to decorate ladybug cupcakes tomorrow morning, I’ll leave you with one of their songs. “Everybody Here is a Cloud” Lyrics first: And everybody here is a cloud […]