Chester by William Billings became a popular anthem during the American Revolution. Chester and Yankee Doodle were probably the most popular songs during the American Revolution. Billings was an American composer born in Boston in 1746. He is considered one of the foremost early American composers. Billings also penned David's Lamination, a song that … Continue reading Chester: An Early American Anthem
Memorial Day Tribute (Repost)
Today Good Morning America featured a piece about the cool tribute to our country's fallen soldier the Riverside National Cemetery. For the past 9 days the names of those interred in the cemetery have been read aloud non-stop. You can check out the video on the Good Morning America website. Originally posted 26 May 2008. … Continue reading Memorial Day Tribute (Repost)
Texas Top 10 in Honor of San Jacinto Day
I have wanted to post something today in honor of San Jacinto Day. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to come up with something that tops last years. I kind of over did it last year. So, I thought about doing a Texas Top 10 but unfortunately already used most of my ideas in another post. … Continue reading Texas Top 10 in Honor of San Jacinto Day
Easter Reflection
The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and … Continue reading Easter Reflection
Holy Week Reflection: Saturday
As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus' body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new … Continue reading Holy Week Reflection: Saturday
Good Friday
Above his head they placed the written charge against him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS. Two robbers were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. Matthew 27: 37-38 NIV I am a thief, I am a murderer Thief by Third Day Walking up this lonely hill What … Continue reading Good Friday
Maundy Thursday Reflection
While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: "The one I kiss is the man; arrest him." Going at once to … Continue reading Maundy Thursday Reflection
The Dee Zone 