Hi Brad,
Congratulations and thank the Lord. Good things come to those who wait and
have faith in the Lord.
Virgie and Lady Hoshi
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From: "Brad D" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 7:01 PM
Subject: Someone been prayin'?
> In my reply to Rhonda on how music things were going I mentioned about
> prayer for this area as my day job is uncertain long term. So my inbox
> this morning had a reply from a person who I wrote a while back about him
> using a song I wrote for his web site. Basically back in September I did a
> fill in gig for a trio that couldn't make the date at an annual AppleFest
> here. I was referred, took the job and the owner liked what I did and
> said... "Let's talk next year". I mentioned I had wrote a song entitled
> "Circle K Apple Orchard" the name of his place and his ears perked up and
> wanted me to send it to him. I did and he wanted to know if he could use
> it on his web site. I said sure... my blessings to ya. That brings us up
> to maybe a month ago. I sent one a couple weeks ago as a follow up, didn't
> hear anything and figured I either offended him with request that if the
> song be used for a radio jingle, that we work something out business-wise
> and that I could help with jingle donut advertising spots as well. The one
> exception to any fee would be him using it on his web site for free and
> also for advertising the AppleFest free as well as it benefits the Lion's
> Club, which we know they help blind folks. I figured I offended him with
> the radio jingle bit and wrote it off. This morning I get an email saying
> he apologized for the delay, has been busy, will use the song on his web
> site, and wanted to meet for coffee and talk about background music for
> some community organizations and sponsors. So that is a possibility for
> future revenue if not resume builder in music :). appreciate the prayers.
> I've got this direction I seem to be lead. Where ever I playout from here
> on, write a tune about it. I wrote one about a song circle bit that
> happens once a month here in the Twin Cities at a studio I frequent and it
> is a toe tapper folks really like. I wrote one about the farmer's market
> which folks liked, accept for the farmer's market lol, they really didn't
> say anything. I figured I'd get a... "Oh hey that's neat to write a song
> about us" kind of thing anyway to at least acknowledge the time spent
> writing it even if the song stunk in their mind lol. . It got great
> reviews at my songwriting group and others I've played it for... oh well
> :). I took that tune and altered it into the apple orchard song and he
> likes it and wants to use it so at least it is getting used :) I think as
> a writer if I write a tune about a venue I play, it might grab their
> attention and want a return gig, hopin' so anyway :). Not sure if anyone
> is doing that on a regular basis or not.
>
> Brad
>
>
> At 11:29 AM 10/29/2007, you wrote:
>>Today's Bible Verse:
>>
>>Rom 7:14 I can anticipate the response that is coming. (The Message)
>>
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>>Today's Story:
>>
>>Hugs from Heaven
>>
>>"An honest answer is like a warm hug." (Prov 24:26 The Message)
>>
>>We had been shop hopping and window-shopping throughout downtown Juneau.
>>It
>>was pouring rain, we were all tired, and I was feeling a bit discouraged
>>because
>>just that morning I had been the cause of my family not being able to meet
>>their goal of climbing to the top of Mount Roberts.
>>
>>In addition we were feeling rather out of place. Many of the stores we
>>visited were asking astronomical prices for their artwork and jewellery.
>>Definitely
>>for the rich! Then came the final blow: I found a beautiful black cross in
>>one of these stores. Now, I have been interested in wearing a cross around
>>my
>>neck ever since one of our subscribers from Texas sent us beautiful
>>necklaces, handmade by her pastor. I had received many comments on that
>>particular
>>cross, and this had offered me many opportunities to share about the One
>>who
>>made my life worth living for. As a result, I was immediately interested
>>in
>>this particular piece.
>>
>>Because I didn't see any gold or silver on the necklace, I assumed it
>>would
>>be reasonably priced. Especially since there was a sign over the display
>>advertising
>>60% off! I approached the counter and asked about that cross.
>>
>>"Very good choice, sir," responded the salesman as he removed the cross
>>from
>>the display.
>>
>>I took his comment as a bad omen. No one would answer in that way for an
>>inexpensive item! As he turned the cross over, I noticed that underneath
>>it
>>was
>>made of pure gold. I knew that even at 60% off it would be way out of my
>>minor league, and sure enough, it was!
>>
>>That's when I began cross hunting in earnest. I had seen some beautiful
>>jade
>>carvings, and I could just visualize myself wearing a cross made out of
>>jade;
>>but though we went through several more stores, nothing was forthcoming.
>>Feeling soggy and discouraged, I uttered a small prayer out loud: "If only
>>I
>>could
>>find a simple, jade cross! But Thy will, Lord, not mine."
>>
>>As we entered the next boutique, a green Jade cross was immediately
>>brought
>>to my attention at a price that would not deplete my pocketbook. I
>>couldn't
>>help but notice the sweet sounds of Christian music emanating from the
>>stores' loudspeakers. It meant only one thing: The shopkeeper was a
>>Christian! The
>>Lord had granted my request. I could not help but thank Him profusely.
>>
>>Later on, I asked God why my simple, unimpressive plea had been answered
>>while at other times my prayers seemed to go by unnoticed. The answer was
>>astounding:
>>"Consider it a hug from heaven."
>>
>>At times when we need encouragement, expect these hugs from heaven. But
>>like
>>anything in life, we need to take the time to really notice and savor
>>them.
>>We are never alone in our quest. The One who loves us is always there for
>>us.
>>
>>"I can anticipate the response that is coming." (Rom 7:14 The Message)
>>
>>"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matt 28:20
>>NIV)
>>
>>"God's love is meteoric, his loyalty astronomic, His purpose titanic, his
>>verdicts oceanic. Yet in his largeness nothing gets lost; Not a man, not a
>>mouse,
>>slips through the cracks. How exquisite your love, O God! How eager we are
>>to run under your wings, To eat our fill at the banquet you spread as you
>>fill
>>our tankards with Eden spring water. You're a fountain of cascading light,
>>and you open our eyes to light." (Ps 36:5-9 The Message)
>>
>>Do you feel discouraged, broken down and emptied of strength? Come to
>>Jesus
>>and welcome His embrace. It will fill you with courage and hope. He is
>>faithful!
>>Hallelujah!
>>
>>Rob Chaffart
>>
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