Friends,

One thing you will learn about me is that I am passionate about  music.  I know that everyone will define good music differently, but  those of the original rock and roll generation have to acknowledge that Jethro Tull was GOOD MUSIC!  Yes , it was defintely out there with Ian Anderson and his flute and mandolin, but you can’t argue with the creativity and originality of this band.

So this time of year, I am constantly on the search for the new, different and original in Christmas music.  Honestly, so much of it is boring, redundant and uninspired.  Feels like so many are  just trying to cash in.  I am close to going off on a Tangent (another amazing band) so let me get to the point.

I sat in Church this morning and was so moved by the music of the service.  Others have told me about the fantastic services they attended and the overwhelming comments had to do with the wonderful music played in these services.  God has blessed us with this precious gift. It speaks in ways that nothing else can.  It is one the greatest blessings we God has given us.

So as is my passion, I was looking around the Interwebs for some new Christmas music when I happened on this great video clip of  Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) playing with a German Youth Symphony one of my favorite Christmas songs; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.

Please put on your headphones and enjoy this Christmas classic done by one of the most original musicians of our day.   My prayer is that is that it will help start your week off on a positive and upbeat note and help you to continue to seek CHRIST FIRST during this month of December.

Lord, you have created such beautiful and amazing instruments speak to your creation.  One of those that is so powerful is the gift of music.  The language of music is universal and can reach across cultures in ways that nothing else can.  We can all appreciate the fantastic music that comes from so many different places.  Thank you for giving us this special gift that speaks to our hearts in an unspoken yet clearly understandable language.  Praise God!   Amen.