Pamela Richards's Blog, page 11

Here in America on Hammered Dulcimer: Ted Yoder's Version

I first heard this song on hammered dulcimer in Cumberland Gap at the Genealogy Jamboree.  Song "Here in America" by Rich Mullins, hammered dulcimer version by Ted Yoder.   I understand this is a difficult song to play on hammered dulcimer because of all the chord changes.  Amazing.

Unconditional Love Creates Art--Revelation 22 Drama Team

I love that these kids use mime to tell a story about God's love with power.  I love that they perform anywhere, anytime, just to spread that love around.  I love that I have witnessed this team demonstrating God's love at Revelation Ranch.  And then, there's the fact that they perform barefoot in church. . . that pushes it right over the edge for me.  

These kids come up with the majority of their own material, set to music that appeals to them--mostly Contemporary Christian Music.  
Not too surprisingly, they were using two of Rich Mullins' songs when I first contacted them.   But none of them was aware Richard's father had grown up like them, in Letcher County Kentucky--just on the other side of Pine Mountain.

As an audience member, I was not the only one moved to tears.        

I am amazed, and humbled to find my understanding confirmed. . . that love creates art, and the Holy King of Israel loves you and me right here in America.  


 

Going Home: A Sojourner's Appalachian Roots Now Available

Going Home:  A Sojourner's Appalachian Roots is available here for a limited time.   In this book, Beverly Walker shares her extensive research on the genealogy of Richard Wayne Mullins.  In memory of Rich Mullins' generous gifts to charity, the proceeds from the book will be donated to Revelation Ranch Mininstries in Letcher County, Ky.  

The  cost of the book is fifty US dollars.

To order, click on the link and send in the form.