Onward Christian Soldiers - I shared Lauren's music with my 25 year old granddaughter who now lives in CA (once again - she was born there and has lived in 3 other states--but prefers Cally--to my dismay). My granddaughter actually thanked me for sending her Lauren's YouTube album saying it lifted her spirits (she has not been given a Bible-based heritage--even though her Dad (my son) was reared in the teachings of the Holy Scriptures--her Mom is all about "shallow, surface Hollywood style stuff". I hope she listens to more of Lauren Daigle--her songs are filled with praise to our Holy Creator God!
DANKE! I'm listening to it right now, Elaine (that's my middle name).
I am heartened to learn that Lauren praises our Creator God throughout her music career....I honestly had never heard of her until I saw her "tunes" on YouTube and clicked on the link--could be a Holy Spirit happening!!!
I pray Daigle has matured some as a Christian in a secular atmosphere. Several years ago, she was asked in an interview, if being gay/homosexual was a sin, and she basically said that she was searching for an answer herself and not really sure. That really turned me off about her. One thing is to not be prepared to answer the question, another is to take a pass at what God has already decreed as sin... no question about it.
Sounds like Lauren needs to be more courageous in her Christian dogma - all activities and thoughts that separate us from a Holy Creator God are sin - and the only remedy for that sin is to turn from it and turn TO our Savior - Jesus Christ the Lord. As I wrote earlier, I didn't even know who Lauren was - just saw her tunes on YouTube and clicked on the link and thought my granddaughter would appreciate her style of music. I'm glad I shared it with her!
She did an excellent jazz version of "The Christmas Song" ("chestnuts roasting on an open fire"). [Corrected from my earlier post noting it was"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas."] She's got the perfect voice for it--almost Billie Holiday-ish. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1LhXgvgG4A
I grew up in LA and am well familiar with the shallow surface Hollywood style stuff you mentioned. It is ubiquitous, unfortunately. But there are also many Christians in CA and hopefully your granddaughter will Make many Christian friends there
That’s right! Jesus Freaks were coming out of the closet, the Crystal Cathedral was bursting at its seams, Up With People was populated with Christians, and Orange County was as red as Central Texas minus Austin. The SoCal spirit was highly optimistic and an unfortunate example of how good times make soft people. I would love to see LA and San Fran cleaned up and making California great again.
Only a few miles from where I now live... We've been blessed to have had Chuck Smith teach and shepherd so many leaders that have taken up the baton and continued the race.
That is my earnest prayer, Monterey (what state do you live in now?) I am a native PA resident and moved to Palm Springs, CA right before my granddaughter was born (she was my first grandchild and I had been yearning for grandchildren for so many years). But Palm Springs ended up being not a very good idea - my hubby and I returned to PA within 2 years...couldn't take the Cally mindset--the geography is wondrous (except for the fires in the late summer that rain "cinders/soot" on the Coachella Valley where we lived at the time).
Yes...that's who bought our condo when I put it on the market - a gay man (who was a former NASA astronaut no less). I used to empathize with homosexuals - but since they have become rabid and so militarized--my empathy has faded away!
@Sharon- NONE of my gay friends and family are militarized. NONE. IDK who you see but mine arenot rabid at all. They live normal lives which is what anyone wants.
We have our share of gay in the family. One female wanted a child, with her female partner... they attempted a biological child with the partner's brother... didn't work out. Opted to purchase sperm and through IVF had a boy. (try explaining that to Grandpa!)
The child grew up calling the non bio-related female "dad" and that was awkward at every family gathering. "Dad" is no longer in the picture, and now that the child is a teenager, everyone wonders if he knows about his origins ...needless to say the other teenagers ask questions behind his back and we just glance a "don't even think about saying anything" at every gathering....
@Mom- all that kid needs to be told is he was conceived in love- and a test tube (so was my grandson but Mom, not gay, had fertility issues)- and that parents sometimes break up but it doesn't mean he's loved any less. THAT'S the normal part for him because how many of his friends have parents who have broken up? The only thing making it awkward and his teenage cousins asking questions is the lack of adult acknowlegement.
She's a “weapon to society!” No question about that, and it’s about time. Prayers up, let’s go!
Onward Christian Soldiers - I shared Lauren's music with my 25 year old granddaughter who now lives in CA (once again - she was born there and has lived in 3 other states--but prefers Cally--to my dismay). My granddaughter actually thanked me for sending her Lauren's YouTube album saying it lifted her spirits (she has not been given a Bible-based heritage--even though her Dad (my son) was reared in the teachings of the Holy Scriptures--her Mom is all about "shallow, surface Hollywood style stuff". I hope she listens to more of Lauren Daigle--her songs are filled with praise to our Holy Creator God!
Several years ago she recorded a Christmas song, "Noel," that I play all year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vwu-t7QRaE
DANKE! I'm listening to it right now, Elaine (that's my middle name).
I am heartened to learn that Lauren praises our Creator God throughout her music career....I honestly had never heard of her until I saw her "tunes" on YouTube and clicked on the link--could be a Holy Spirit happening!!!
My favorite Lauren Daigle song: Thank God I Do. Her voice and those lyrics are soothing to my soul.
I'll check that out on YouTube, MaryAnn!
I pray Daigle has matured some as a Christian in a secular atmosphere. Several years ago, she was asked in an interview, if being gay/homosexual was a sin, and she basically said that she was searching for an answer herself and not really sure. That really turned me off about her. One thing is to not be prepared to answer the question, another is to take a pass at what God has already decreed as sin... no question about it.
Sounds like Lauren needs to be more courageous in her Christian dogma - all activities and thoughts that separate us from a Holy Creator God are sin - and the only remedy for that sin is to turn from it and turn TO our Savior - Jesus Christ the Lord. As I wrote earlier, I didn't even know who Lauren was - just saw her tunes on YouTube and clicked on the link and thought my granddaughter would appreciate her style of music. I'm glad I shared it with her!
She did an excellent jazz version of "The Christmas Song" ("chestnuts roasting on an open fire"). [Corrected from my earlier post noting it was"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas."] She's got the perfect voice for it--almost Billie Holiday-ish. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1LhXgvgG4A
That is truly beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Oh I love this! Thank you for sharing! 💟✝️
I grew up in LA and am well familiar with the shallow surface Hollywood style stuff you mentioned. It is ubiquitous, unfortunately. But there are also many Christians in CA and hopefully your granddaughter will Make many Christian friends there
The Jesus Revolution, circa 1970’s, started in Cali. God knows ❤️
I remember seeing it play out in front of me as a child
That’s right! Jesus Freaks were coming out of the closet, the Crystal Cathedral was bursting at its seams, Up With People was populated with Christians, and Orange County was as red as Central Texas minus Austin. The SoCal spirit was highly optimistic and an unfortunate example of how good times make soft people. I would love to see LA and San Fran cleaned up and making California great again.
Only a few miles from where I now live... We've been blessed to have had Chuck Smith teach and shepherd so many leaders that have taken up the baton and continued the race.
That is my earnest prayer, Monterey (what state do you live in now?) I am a native PA resident and moved to Palm Springs, CA right before my granddaughter was born (she was my first grandchild and I had been yearning for grandchildren for so many years). But Palm Springs ended up being not a very good idea - my hubby and I returned to PA within 2 years...couldn't take the Cally mindset--the geography is wondrous (except for the fires in the late summer that rain "cinders/soot" on the Coachella Valley where we lived at the time).
Palm Springs is awful with its major gay push. Its like san fran all over.
Yes...that's who bought our condo when I put it on the market - a gay man (who was a former NASA astronaut no less). I used to empathize with homosexuals - but since they have become rabid and so militarized--my empathy has faded away!
@Sharon- NONE of my gay friends and family are militarized. NONE. IDK who you see but mine arenot rabid at all. They live normal lives which is what anyone wants.
Depends on what one considers normal I guess.
@SPH- just to live quietly, go to work, have a nice home, good food to eat, decent vehicles. You know- normal.
We have our share of gay in the family. One female wanted a child, with her female partner... they attempted a biological child with the partner's brother... didn't work out. Opted to purchase sperm and through IVF had a boy. (try explaining that to Grandpa!)
The child grew up calling the non bio-related female "dad" and that was awkward at every family gathering. "Dad" is no longer in the picture, and now that the child is a teenager, everyone wonders if he knows about his origins ...needless to say the other teenagers ask questions behind his back and we just glance a "don't even think about saying anything" at every gathering....
Yeap, just your average "normal"!
@Mom- all that kid needs to be told is he was conceived in love- and a test tube (so was my grandson but Mom, not gay, had fertility issues)- and that parents sometimes break up but it doesn't mean he's loved any less. THAT'S the normal part for him because how many of his friends have parents who have broken up? The only thing making it awkward and his teenage cousins asking questions is the lack of adult acknowlegement.
Yes, it surely IS a different mindset. I'm told LaQuinta is the conservative desert town.
Currently in the beautiful state of WA
That is so sad. You should also share music by Ann Wilson! She is an amazing role model and makes some incredible music.
Thank you - I will check out Ann Wilson, Lisa!