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The Ballad of Chris & Susan: The Soundtrack

Coming soon from K-Tel records (if you know this, I am impressed and you might be old) comes a collection of love songs and ballads that accompany the wonderful stories of how Chris & Susan met and fell in love. It comes with 22 chart topping songs (mostly from the long ago time of the 1980's and before) that relay beautiful melodies and love songs for a generation. How much would you pay for such a fine collection? Hold onto your wallets and credit cards as I tell you what songs you will receive in this collection. All songs that remind Chris (our protagonist) of the love he has for Susan (our co-protagonist) in a love affair that captivated the world (or at least was mentioned in this blog a time or two) The soundtrack includes: 1. I Feel Fine - The Beatles: They're the Beatles!!! Greatest band ever!!! Of course, they get a song on this soundtrack 2. Just the Way you Are - Billy Joel: The first song Susan and I danced to as husband and wife. I wanted this to be the son...

Never Abandoned, Never Alone

"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings" 1 Peter 5: 8-9 Ever watch those nature documentaries showing predators (lions, tigers, cheetahs, sharks, crocodiles) attacking its helpless prey? It's very sudden, very violent, and sometimes hard to watch. The above passage equates the devil similarly as anyone of those predators. If you ever see a deer, you will notice how alert they are. The slightest noise, scent, or movement attracts their attention, prompting them to flee at the slightest threat. We get a few deer in our front yard and every so often in the morning, I notice them watching me leave for work. They don't move, just stare at me determining if I am a threat to them. Usually, they run off not realizing I am in no condition to chase them, an...