God’s Love Song
In seventh grade music class I learned the song, “Button Up Your Overcoat”. Written in 1928, this song seemed outdated even in 1969 when I sang: Button up your overcoat
When the wind is free
Take good care of yourself
You belong to me.
Oh, eat an apple every day
Get to bed by three
Take good care of yourself
You belong to me. A read-through of the entire lyrics by B. G. DeSylva and Lew Brown reveals the well wishes of a girl for her man. ‘You belong to me’ doesn’t in
Three Wishes, Christ’s Promise, and a Comfortable Life
“Master, I grant you three wishes,” promised the genie. Aladdin stared at the creature that had suddenly appeared out of the old oil lamp. Thus began the adventures of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. When I heard this tale as a child, I wondered what I would ask for if a genie asked me that question. A new toy? A reprieve from chores? Popularity at school? The other day, as I listened to John 14, I thought of the genie’s offer. After the Last Supper, Christ prepared his disciples
