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\t\t\t\tJournal,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe now is a good time to let our hair down with a bit of laughter. I’ve looked over some of my favorite video clips that I’ve shared on my blog. Thought I pass a few of them by you just for a moment of laughter and reflection. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For you who love the Gaither Homecoming Group, this first video will surely tickle your ribs.<\/span> Watch as Mark Lowery has his fun with Bill Gaither.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Remember Americas Got Talent? This next video will also bring laughter. Watch 11-year-old Taylor Ware yodel her way right into your heart.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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OK, I want to test your giggle some more. Everyone knows that I have a great love \u00a0for animals and dogs in particular. I’ve found that dogs are so highly intelligent that they’ve been known to drive a vehicle. Pay close attention to the very first part of this clip. It sets the stage.<\/span> A dog asks for directions.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Now for something extra special. Would you like to hear a girl who shares in a Jewish lineage sing of her love for Jesus. Let’s <\/span><\/strong><\/em>see if the Isaacs can pull on your heart-strings<\/span><\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Guess I need to show my heart a bit more. I’ve had a dream for years. When I think about my three kids and their musical abilities, I think, <\/span>‘Wouldn’t it be great if I could form a gospel group with my kids.’ <\/span><\/em> Oh well, dreams are what life is made of. And Pop isn’t as young as he use to be.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Anyway, some years ago the kids helped me to make a Jubilee CD with songs that the Lord had given me. They provided the music for my songs. Others in the church also helped out. Thought perhaps you would like to hear one of my favorite songs. (Don’t expect anything professional.) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It is titled,<\/span> In The Year of The Jubilee.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


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Thats it for now. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Much love coming your way.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In Christ Jesus always,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Buddy<\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/p>\n

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