Hamilton is all the rage in theaters across the country. If you are not familiar with the musical, it’s about founding father, Alexander Hamilton. In honor of Constitution Day, September 17th, I am going to share a few words of wisdom from Hamilton, the muscical. It’s a good show although it has a bit of offensive language (approximately five swear words). That being said, I can say there are some excellent life lessons. Here are the top five: Lesson 1: Never Give Up! Hamilton’s story is one of significant loss. The story goes like this, “How does a bastard, orphan, Read More
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Telling My Story: 63 Years of Reflections
Today I am telling my story. My story started on June 17, 1956. Today is my 63rd birthday. In celebration, I am reflecting on my 63 years of life. To do this, I am using one of the songs from the Hamilton Musical, Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story. The song starts like this: “Let me tell you what I wished I’d known when I was young and dreamed of glory you have no control, who lives, who dies, who tells your story.” There is a lot of truth in this statement and a few lessons to be Read More
History Has Its Eyes on You and So Does God.
History is about what happens in the NOW which later becomes the past. There is a song in the Hamilton Musical which really sums up history. It’s called History Has Its Eyes On You. Even when we think the things which we do each day are not important, history is watching and recording. The words we speak are often recorded and repeated throughout history, so be careful what you say. Our actions can cause others to be blessed or cursed, so watch what you do. Yes, history definitely has its eyes on you, but so does our loving God. I was reminded of this today in church Read More
