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Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast ) Episode 495

The Biggest Thing I learned In 2022

In my work as a chaplain this year, in all the books I read, patients I visited, and learning I received through didactics, this piece by Parker J. Palmer stayed with me more than any other. I think about it every day and it has transformed the way I look at doing ministry. I am grateful for it and I hope it will be meaningful to you as well.

Below is a written excerpt from the full article, which is linked below, and which I read on this episode.

“The human soul doesn't want to be advised or fixed or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed - to be seen, heard and companioned exactly as it is. When we make that kind of deep bow to the soul of a suffering person, our respect reinforces the soul's healing resources, the only resources that can help the sufferer make it through.

Aye, there's the rub. Many of us "helper" types are as much or more concerned with being seen as good helpers as we are with serving the soul-deep needs of the person who needs help. Witnessing and companioning take time and patience, which we often lack especially when we're in the presence of suffering so painful we can barely stand to be there, as if we were in danger of catching a contagious disease.

We want to apply our “fix,” then cut and run, figuring we’ve done the best we can to “save” the other person.”

—Parker J. Palmer

If this short excerpt intrigues you, I would encourage you to read the whole article at the link below while you listen to the song above. If you need me, I’ll be walking the halls.

Happy New Year,

Rick Lee James

https://onbeing.org/blog/the-gift-of-presence-the-perils-of-advice/

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Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

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Endorsements:

“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

-Mike Harland

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Merry Christmas Friends!

The light of the world has come!

Shine A Light In The Darkness

Rick Lee James

CCLI Song Number:7177171

Lyrics

Verse 1

You’ve been ignoring the truth you know

Been a pretender for way too long

You’ve gotta be what you claim to be

Are you a son of hell or a child of the King

Verse2

After the lies you said were true

The compromise you waved on through

I know you’re wishing for something new

But The ancient roads are calling you

Yeah same old love is crying out to you saying

Chorus

Where there is hatred let us love

Where there is doubt let us trust

Where there is cursing let us bless

Let us bravely walk through the shadow of death

Shine a light in the darkness

Verse 3

You’ve burned bridges and destroyed the roads

There’s nowhere left for you to go

You’ve held grudges and their dragging you down

If you don’t let go then you’re sure to drown

But it’s not too late to turn it all around

Chorus

Where there is hatred let us love

Where there is doubt let us trust

Where there is cursing let us bless

Let us bravely walkthrough the shadow of death

Shine a light in the darkness

Bridge

It’s time to let all the fighting cease

Take up your cross and follow me

Come on and see what see what love can bring

The lame to walkThe blind to see

The deaf to hear

The mute to speak

The mourners cheer

The lepers clean

The prisoners set freeChorus

Chorus

Where there is hatred let us love

Where there is doubt let us trust

Where there is cursing let us bless

Let us bravely walk through the shadow of death

Shine a light inthe darkness

Shine a light in the darkness

Shine a light

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"Christmas Time Is Here" is a popular Christmas song written for the 1965 TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas, One of the very first animated Christmas special produced for network TV in the United States, Since the song had become a hit, it was then released on the album A Charlie Brown Christmas as two tracks: an instrumental version by the Vince Guaraldi Trio and a vocal version as sung by the cast of the television special. This is simply my tribute to a great songwriter and musician, Mr. Vince Guaraldi. I play all the instruments and sing all the parts on the track.

lyrics

Christmas Time Is HereWritten byMaurice Lee MendelsonVince GuaraldiChristmas time is hereHappiness and cheerFun for all that children callTheir favorite time of the yearSnowflakes in the airCarols everywhereOlden times and ancient rhymesOf love and dreams to shareSleigh bells in the airBeauty everywhereYuletide by the firesideAnd joyful memories thereChristmas time is hereWe'll be drawing nearOh, that we could always seeSuch spirit through the yearOh, that we could always seeSuch spirit through the year

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Advent Hymn (Watching Waiting Longing)

Verse 1

Heaven sent a child to save us light for all to seeHelpless baby mighty Savior holy mysteryUnto us a son is given born in BethlehemLamb of God the Light of nations God in flesh became

Chorus 1

Watching waiting longing for the dayWhen His people would glorifyThe Name above all names

Verse 2

For the joy that lay before Him chose our agonyJesus bore the wrath of Calv'ryWashing sinners cleanOur Messiah Christ our brother word of God in fleshLoosed the chains that held us captiveBroke the bonds of death

Verse 3

So we wait with expectation for His Advent hereBride of Christ His word proclaimedFor all the world to hearHe will come in clouds descendingAt the trumpet soundIn the light of Christ our SaviorEv'ry knee will bow

Chorus 2

Born in a manger dying on a treeRising Easter morning to set His people freeWe're watching waiting longing for the dayWhen all nations will glorifyThe Name above all names

CCLI Song # 6152291

Rick Lee James | Ted Rastatter

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Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast

Guest: Luke Flowers

About the Author

Luke Flowers has illustrated more than sixty children’s books. Most notably, the New York Times Best-seller “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” poems by Fred Rogers, the award-winning “Unicorn Day”, by Diana Murray, and Disney’s “The Muppet Christmas Carol” storybook. He is also both author and illustrator of “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth ABC Storybook” and the “Moby Shinobi” series with Scholastic. The “Moby Shinobi” book series has sold over a million copies since book #1 was published in 2016.

When Luke isn’t illustrating or writing in his creative cave he enjoys puppetry, playing banjo, basketball and outdoor adventures with his family. He lives with his wife and three children in Colorado Springs. Colorado. Learn more about his story, books and art at lukeflowers.com.

He has created work for a range of clients that include Scholastic, Penguin Random House, Little Golden Books, Disney Publishing, Fred Rogers Productions, The Jim Henson Company, Nickelodeon, Little Bee Books, Insight Editions, Imprint (Macmillan), Two Lions, Sourcebooks, Hallmark, Highlights, Albert Whitman Co., Hachette Book Group, Workman Publishing, The Smithsonian Institute, Discovery House Publishing, Cantata Learning and Capstone Publishing.

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As we again walk into this podcast neighborhood, we want you to know that no matter where you are from, you are welcome here. I’m glad to be your our neighbor. Every daughter, every son, every tribe, and every tongue, in the Spirit of Fred Rogers and the life of welcome that he lived, welcome to the neighborhood.

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Go Tell It On The Mountain

Chorus

Go tell it on the mountainOver the hills and ev'rywhereGo tell it on the mountainThat Jesus Christ is born

Verse 1

While shepherds kept their watchingO'er silent flocks by nightBehold throughout the heavensThere shone a holy light

Verse 2

The shepherds feared and trembledWhen lo above the earthRang out the angel chorusThat hailed the Savior's birth

Verse 3

Down in a lowly mangerThe humble Christ was bornAnd God sent us salvationThat blessed Christmas morn

CCLI Song # 29080

John W. Work Jr.

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* Music: Public DomainGo Tell It On The Mountain

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Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 494

Guest: Luke Flowers

About the Author

Luke Flowers has illustrated more than sixty children’s books. Most notably, the New York Times Best-seller “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” poems by Fred Rogers, the award-winning “Unicorn Day”, by Diana Murray, and Disney’s “The Muppet Christmas Carol” storybook. He is also both author and illustrator of “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth ABC Storybook” and the “Moby Shinobi” series with Scholastic. The “Moby Shinobi” book series has sold over a million copies since book #1 was published in 2016.

When Luke isn’t illustrating or writing in his creative cave he enjoys puppetry, playing banjo, basketball and outdoor adventures with his family. He lives with his wife and three children in Colorado Springs. Colorado. Learn more about his story, books and art at lukeflowers.com.

He has created work for a range of clients that include Scholastic, Penguin Random House, Little Golden Books, Disney Publishing, Fred Rogers Productions, The Jim Henson Company, Nickelodeon, Little Bee Books, Insight Editions, Imprint (Macmillan), Two Lions, Sourcebooks, Hallmark, Highlights, Albert Whitman Co., Hachette Book Group, Workman Publishing, The Smithsonian Institute, Discovery House Publishing, Cantata Learning and Capstone Publishing.

To enjoy more of Luke's work, please visit lukeflowerscreative.com

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Music For the Season: Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

The season of Advent is right around the corner. This episode is about a view of musical resources available to you involving the song.

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* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 

Endorsements:

“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

-Mike Harland

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Shine A Light In The Darkness

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Even So Come

Verse 1

All of creation all of the earthMake straight a highway a path for the LordJesus is coming soon

Verse 2

Call back the sinner wake up the saintLet ev'ry nation shout of Your fameJesus is coming soon

Chorus 1

Like a bride waiting for her groomWe'll be a Church ready for YouEv'ry heart longing for our King we singEven so come Lord Jesus comeEven so come Lord Jesus come

Verse 3

There will be justice all will be newYour name forever faithful and trueJesus is coming soon

Bridge

So we wait we wait for YouGod we wait You're coming soonSo we wait we wait for YouGod we wait You're coming soon

Chorus 2

Like a bride waiting for her groomWe'll be a Church ready for YouEv'ry heart longing for our King we singLike a bride waiting for her groomWe'll be a Church ready for YouEv'ry heart longing for our King we singEven so come Lord Jesus comeEven so come Lord Jesus come

Bridge

God we wait we wait for YouGod we wait You're coming soon(REPEAT)God we wait we wait for YouYes we wait You're coming soonGod we wait You're coming soon oh

CCLI Song # 7036288

Chris Tomlin | Jason Ingram | Jess Cates

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My Deliverer

Chorus

My Deliverer is comingMy Deliverer is standing by (2X)

Verse 1

Joseph took his wife and her childAnd they went to AfricaTo escape the rage of a deadly kingThere along the banks of the NileJesus listened to the songThat the captive children used to singThey were singing

Verse 2

Through a dry and thirsty landWater from the Kenyon heightsPours itself outOf Lake Sangra's broken heartThere in the Sahara windsJesus heard the whole world cryFor the healing that would flowFrom His own scarsThe world was singing

Bridge

He will never break His promiseHe has written it upon the sky

Bridge

I will never doubt His promiseThough I doubt my heartI doubt my eyes

Bridge

He will never break His promiseThough the stars should break faithWith the sky

CCLI Song # 2598945

Mitch McVicker | Rich Mullins

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