{Straight From the Heart} *Same Jesus* 12/3/99
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SAME JESUS
Hand that carved the mountains
Tears that filled the sea
Voice that spoke creation
and life eternally
Hand that carved the mountains
Tears that filled the sea
Flesh that walked the sand below
gave up all majesty
This is the same friend
Same Jesus
that holds me when I cry
This is the same friend
Same Jesus
That cared enough to die
Hand that carved the mountains
Tears that filled the sea
Word that opened up my heart
and set my spirit free
He is the same friend
Same Jesus
that holds me when I cry
He is the same friend
Same Jesus
That cared enough to die
for you and me
I look at all creation
the mighty and the small
What do I see
The same friend
Same Jesus
that holds me when I cry
The same friend
Same Jesus
That cared enough to die
for you and me
Copyright © 1999 by Jeff and Christina Miller, All rights reserved.
Email Jeff and Chris and let them know what you thought of their newest song! Their email address is:
Tinifer@yahoo.com
A side note from Christina on the above song:
We wrote that song because we were talking about how when we get
sick, or other problems come our way, that we don't rely on God.
I mean, here we are, knowing that he made everything that exists,
big and small, knowing all that he went through
for us, humbling himself, becoming one of us, so that he could
understand us, dying for us, and somehow we think he is not in control
of the little things. Here we all are in our own house of pain and we
think he is somewhere way out there, untouchable, but he isn't. It
was a reminder to us both, that God is God, yes, but he is still
reachable, even more so, he is a friend.
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Jeff and Chris have written hundreds of songs, but have not accepted money for any of them as they feel that they belong to the Lord.
In fact Christina was approached to sing for a CD called "Be Exalted."
A friend of theirs, Bob Baker, who has done album work before, decided to
start another one, but this time to do it on his own, rather than go
through someone else. He teamed up with Steven Curtis, who lives in England. They asked Rich Mullin's, whom Bob knew, if they could use his Elgin studio. The week they were to begin, Rich died. So about a month later, they went ahead and used the studio, it was sad, but soothing too. Anyway, they used Rich's studio recorder, Jordan, who is now with Rick and the Ragamuffin's, Rich's old band. Bob had asked Christina to do some background vocals and offered to pay her, but she thought it would be a neat experience, and since Bob was her friend, she wanted to help him out and save him some money.
After the first song, which she did some duet work with Bob, she did some
harmonies. Bob couldn't quite get a spin on the last song and so they did
it live. It worked out better with Christina leading so he gave the lead vocal to her.
The CD is big in England and they play some of it on WCFL out of Chicago.
I know some of you are thinking that she was crazy not to accept any money for what she did, and I wanted to smack her (in an affectionate way), but I know the Lord will honor her for it.
Christina and I are hoping to help her friend Bob Baker by getting word out on this project. My wife Kristi and I have the CD and enjoy it. The more we have listened to it, the more we have liked it, even though Christina only sings on three of the songs!
I know the Lord is going to use Christina and her husband Jeff greatly in the days to come, and I just want to encourage them again to keep singin' and song writin'!!
We love you both!
Michael and Kristi
(Info on how to get the CD is at the bottom of this email.)
REQUEST:
From: jdh@ipa.net (Becky Holloway)
Dear Michael,
Just got the call from my sister-in-law. My brother was to be
in surgery for lung transplant at 4 p.m. Please take a moment to pray....he's the only brother I have now and I am very scared.
Thanks, Becky
From: PFLLOP@aol.com (Sarah)
I am requesting prayer for my coworker's granddaughter. Jessica
is 16 years old and facing the removal of one of her kidneys.
She is scheduled for surgery on Dec. 14. She is to go home from
the hospital tomorrow, to rest and try to regain her strength before
the surgery. I ask your prayers for complete healing, in mind, body,
and spirit for Jessica and strength for the family
Thank you all,
YSIC
Sarah
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Thought For The Day:
"I am defeated and know it, if I meet any human being from whom I
find myself unable to learn anything."
(George Herbert Palmer)
Verse for the Day:
"A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of
understanding shall attain unto wise counsels."
Proverbs 1:5
Kid's Thought For The day:
"Practice until you can whistle."
Parent's Thought For The Day
Never, never be too proud to say "Im sorry," to your child when
you've made a mistake.
Coach's Thought For The Day
"Games are just moments in time, wins and losses just a blip on
the learning line. Coaching is permanent, for what you give to
those you teach will always be remembered. Many will take the
skill ideas, including the mental ones, and give it to others.
Skills for the game of volleyball as well as the game of life."
(John Kessel)
Deep Thought For The Day:
"I went to a bookstore and asked the sales clerk where to find the
self-help section. She said if she told me, it would defeat the
purpose."
(Steven Wright)
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/_/\/\ MICHAEL T. POWERS
\_\ / THUNDER27@aol.com http://members.aol.com/Thunder27/index.html
/_/ \ "For I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but
\_\/\ \ Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body I live for the Son
\_\/ of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2:20
Information on "Be Exalted."
From "big" congregational anthems and good doses of upbeat fun, to the
intimacy of deep adoration and worship, "Be Exalted" offers the full
spectrum of a live worship experience. People from all walks of life
have found this collection to be stirring, healing and uplifting -
whether just listening at home or in the car, or actually using the songs
in church worship settings. Many of these songs have been written also
for those who are suffering, whether from hardship or from persecution -
songs of faith and hope in Jesus' return, His Lordship in all things, and
the present comfort of His nearness. Our desire is that all who suffer,
whether in loss, grief, sickness, or even in jail cells, would gain
strength from the Biblical truths these songs reflect.
Would you like to have some new songs for your church or your own quiet
time? "Be Exalted" is now on sale thru the end of the year at $10.00 for
CD's and $7.00 for cassettes. And our songbooks are free! We have loved
hearing back from some of you about how these songs have blessed your
church groups. Our hope is that our God may indeed be exalted through
their use.
Take advantage of these low prices for Christmas! "Be Exalted" is a
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your time!
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