The worship song ‘Holy Forever’

By Steven Brodsky

… will be included in a number of church services tomorrow and during the week because “Holy Forever” is much admired, and because “Holy Forever” beautifully proclaims that Jesus is holy forever!

See Philippians 2:9-11 at Philippians 2 (KJV) – If [there be] therefore any.

Posted 9-12-26

Busybodies

By Steven Brodsky

As nearly everyone has been adversely affected by busybodies, this song resonates with busybodies-related life experiences of many readers of this column:

May our own business be for the glory of the Lord!

See 2 Thessalonians 3:11, 1 Timothy 5:13, and 1 Peter 4:15.

Posted 9-9-26

Sharper than any knife is the Bible

By Steven Brodsky

… any knife.

The Bible is sharper than the cherished knife that Guy Clark’s father had owned, a knife that’s featured in the lyrics of this autobiographical Guy Clark song:

And the Bible is sharper than my cherished knives that I’ve attentively sharpened on a whetstone.

See Hebrews 4:12.

Conversation about Guy Clark appears at: Revisiting With Tamara Saviano, Author of ‘Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark’ – delcoculturevultures.com.

Posted 9-1-26

You can watch the trailer for a film that will bless many viewers

By Steven Brodsky

… That film is No Limbs, No Limits: The NickV Story.

Here’s an embed of the trailer:

The song on this video is featured in the No Limbs, No Limits: The NickV Story film:

Be blessed!

Posted 8-22-26

Autumn harvest in the Northern Hemisphere is near (autumn begins on September 22, 2026)

By Steven Brodsky

… Some of the most loyal readers of this column are farmers.

May farmers in this column’s readership have an abundant and successful autumn harvest!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRDaPEaDJ7Ei

Posted 8-18-26

Spotlighting words from three Bible verses in Hank Williams’ song ‘I Saw The Light’

By Steven Brodsky

… Listen for this lyric line: “For straight is the gate and narrow’s the way.”

See Luke 13:24: Luke 13 (KJV) – There were present at that.

See Matthew 7:13-14: Matthew 7 (NASB20) – Do not *judge, so that.

Just how narrow is the narrow gate? | GotQuestions.org

Those who are born again-saved have seen the light referenced in the Hank Williams song.

Hallelujah for God’s redemptive love.

John 3 (NASB20) – Now there was a man

Posted 8-16-26

The Aaronic Blessing

By Steven Brodsky

Pastor Chuck Smith singing the Aaronic Blessing in 1979: Blast from the past- Pastor Chuck Smith sings “The Lord Bless Thee”.

See Numbers 6:24-26: Numbers 6 (NASB20) – The LORD bless you, and.

Be blessed.

Posted 8-10-26, Revised 8-28-26

A video of some scenes from a Calvary Chapel’s ocean baptisms that took place around 1972

By Steven Brodsky

… includes audio of Love Song’s song “Feel The Love” and photos and video of Pastor Chuck Smith. (Pastor Chuck Smith founded the Calvary Chapel movement.)

Some born again-saved and baptized readers of this column will find themselves tearing up with joy when they watch that video: Calvary Chapel ocean baptism circa 1972.

Matthew 28:19-20: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

Posted 7-28-26

Those who have been blessed by the revival of the ’60s and ’70s called the Jesus Revolution

By Steven Brodsky

…  may certainly want to proclaim “alleluia” or “praise the Lord”!

From the time and heart of that revival:

Be blessed!

Posted 7-10-26

Praying Psalm 143:8 in the evening

By Steven Brodsky

Perhaps you have considered, or will consider, including the words and/or sentiment of King David’s Psalm 143:8 in your evening prayers.

Psalm 143:8 KJV: “Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.”

https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/psalm/psalm-143.cfm

May we hear God’s lovingkindness in the morning and know the way that we should walk.

Posted 2-20-26

 

 

 

An upcoming performance of Servant Stage Company’s production of ‘Anne of Green Gables’ will be interpreted by a team of ASL interpreters

By Steven Brodsky

… Kudos to Servant Stage Company for scheduling ASL interpretation for their Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:00 p.m. performance of this production.

Servant Stage Company | Theatre in Lancaster, PA 

Posted 9-12-26

The set for Servant Stage Company’s production of ‘Anne of Green Gables’ is now in place

By Steven Brodsky

… on the stage of the High Fine Arts Center on the campus of Lancaster Mennonite School, 2176 Lincoln Highway E, Lancaster, PA:

This production opens on September 4, 2026.

If you haven’t yet ordered your pay-what-you-will tickets, it’s advisable to order them a.s.a.p.

Visit Anne of Green Gables — Servant Stage for a link to order your tickets.

Posted 8-28-26

Shackled and unshackled listeners

By Steven Brodsky

… have been enjoying episodes of UNSHACKLED!, the iconic radio drama show, since 1950.

Episodes of UNSHACKLED! are accessible at: https://unshackled.org/on-demand/browse-all-programs/.

John 8:36: “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”

Note to readers: This post appeared at: https://delcoculturevultures.com/2025/05/06/conversations-about-faith/.

Posted 6-6-24, Revised and reposted 5-6-25

 

In memory of Wendell Berry

By Steven Brodsky

… readers of this column can take inspiration from the poem “How to Be a Poet”:

Wendell Berry passed away on August 31, 2026 at the age of 92.

Died: Wendell Berry, Kentucky Poet and Novelist Who Loved God’s Creation – Christianity Today

Posted 9-12-26

High schools across the U.S. are invited to register to participate in the National Endowment for the Arts’ Poetry Out Loud poetry recitation competition that will be taking place during the 2026-2027 school year

By Steven Brodsky

From a news release that was issued today, September 3, 2026, by the National Endowment for the Arts:

Washington, DC—Poetry Out Loud®, an arts education program of the National Endowment for the Arts, is returning for the 2026-2027 school year, inviting high school students from across the country to participate in this dynamic poetry recitation competition that is designed to improve public speaking skills, build confidence, and teach about literary history and contemporary life.

Schools and organizations are encouraged to visit PoetryOutLoud.org for free poetry education resources, including an anthology of classic and contemporary poems, and to contact their Poetry Out Loud state coordinator to register for this year’s official competition.

“Each year, students, parents, and teachers tell us that Poetry Out Loud has a lasting impact on participants,” said Mary Anne Carter, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. “By studying and reciting poetry, young people discover new ways to connect with language, express complex ideas and emotions with confidence, and stand before an audience ready to use their voice.”

Since this arts education program began in 2005, more than 4.6 million students and 89,000 teachers from 22,000 schools across the U.S. have participated in Poetry Out Loud.

The program starts at the local level in a classroom, school, or an area organization. Participating students select, memorize, and recite poems from the Poetry Out Loud anthology. Winners may then advance to a regional and/or state competition, and ultimately to the National Finals, where $50,000 in prizes and stipends are awarded annually to competitors and their home communities—including a $20,000 prize for the National Champion. The 2027 Poetry Out Loud National Finals will take place April 27-28, 2027, in Washington, DC.

Poetry Out Loud is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with participating state and jurisdictional arts agencies and managed by Mid Atlantic Arts. Mid Atlantic Arts administers the Poetry Out Loud National Finals and all aspects of the monetary prizes.

Why Poetry Out Loud Matters

National Endowment for the Arts research shows that students who participate in Poetry Out Loud showed improved writing and analytical skills. Research also found that participating students showed increase in self-confidence and reported that reading and listening to poetry helped them think about situations from multiple perspectives.

These skills extend far beyond their application to a poetry competition, helping students in other school subjects and as they enter the workforce.

Poetry Out Loud can also have a positive impact on schools, helping to build community, forging stronger bonds between teachers and students, and bringing together students who may not have otherwise formed connections.

How to Participate

To register for the 2026-2027 program, schools and organizations should contact their state arts agency. All types of high schools are welcome to participate, including public, private, parochial, independent, charter, and homeschool. Non-school organizations, such as after school clubs, libraries, or nonprofit organizations, may choose to run Poetry Out Loud as well. Students unable to participate at their school or a local organization should contact their state Poetry Out Loud coordinator to discuss other opportunities for inclusion in their state’s official competition.

Posted 9-3-26

With summertime ‘falling down’

By Steven Brodsky

… and autumn drawing very near, an “urge for going” will soon be increasingly experienced by migratory geese and countless writers.

Some writers will be satisfying writerly urges on paper and/or screens while migratory geese fly overhead.

O when one’s writing process takes wings!

Posted 8-29-26

With the autumn apple harvest season drawing nigh

By Steven Brodsky

… some of the readers of this column are looking forward to eating freshly picked apples and writing.

It’s easy to envision Robert Frost having enjoyed that delicious gustatory and literary combination; an apple orchard was located on his farm and he was a picker of apples at that orchard.

Enjoyable before, during, and after autumn apple harvests, this poem by Robert Frost: After Apple-Picking | The Poetry Foundation.

Posted 8-25-26

For those who want to write autobiographically about being redeemed and transformed by the Lord, and for all other readers of this column

By Steven Brodsky

… I’m sharing this video embed:

May Big Daddy Weave’s song “My Story” be a blessing to you.

I came across an interesting article a few minutes ago. You’ll find that article at: How do I share my Christian testimony? | GotQuestions.org.

Posted 6-26-26

Whether or not to cast literary pearls before swine

By Steven Brodsky

… Writers grapple with this issue.

Swine can be as cute (or cuter) than the piglets pictured above; often they aren’t.

Casting of “pearls before swine,” in a different context, is addressed in Matthew 7:6.

Posted 6-10-26

A less traveled road

By Steven Brodsky

… can make “all the difference,” as can this well-known poem by Robert Frost: The Road Not Taken | The Poetry Foundation.

Sharing that observation in commemoration of Robert Frost’s upcoming birthday.

Robert Frost was born on March 26, 1874.

Robert Frost’s poetry has made a significant difference in the lives of many readers; some of them have found that his poetry “made all the difference.”

Posted 3-23-26