Thanks to William Goldman, The Princess Bride

and to Biblical Concordances for the definition of the Greek word.

Today's reading is from Psalm 104:24-30 

(c) 2011 Common English Bible

Picture courtesy of Kristi McPherson (great picture Kristi!)

The scripture read in today's episode is from 1 Peter 3:21 (c)2011 Common English Bible.

A response to the storming of the capital building yesterday.

Today's podcast is a reflection upon this painting -- you can follow this link and look at it yourself!

Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari- Venice - Adoration of the Magi by by Bonifacio de' Pitati

In today's episode I incorrectly identify the translator of Now Sing We, Now Rejoice. The actual translator is Arthur T. Russell. My apologies for the mistake.

Thanks again to John Ourensma for contributing the musical portion of this segment.

In the Bleak Midwinter was written by Christina Rosetti was first published in January 1872. The tune sung here was written by Gustav Holst.

Thanks to John Ourensma and Nick Nestorak for their music!

Thanks to John Ourensma and Nick Nestorak for providing playing and singing this carol for us.

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear was written by Edmund Sears in 1849.

O Come All Ye Faithful -- Sung translation by Frederick Oakley in 1852, read translation by an unknown member of Margaret Chapel, London between 1820-1823.

Thanks to John Ourensma, Lauren Mitchell, Nick Nestorak and Renee Nestorak for their musical contribution.

Thanks to John Ourensma, Director of Music at First United Methodist Church, for singing and playing the carol for us.

Today's episode includes the poem The Manger Throne and the words to the original carol What Child is This both written by William Chatterton Dix.