Buford?

Last night we went to Turlock to see Mark Lowry - he is so funny, sings great and really - if you listen to him - very intellectual (at times he doesn't even realize it). So, we went - looking forward to a great night of laughing and that is just what we got. We were there early enough that we were FIRST in line and when they opened the doors, we wound up sitting in the front row in the first four seats - within spitting distance (and, according to Nanci, he did...). He sang, shared stories and made everyone laugh and have a great time. 

One thing he was talking about was what if Mary had been told to name him Buford? Can you imagine it . . 

Oh, victory in Buford . . 

Oh how I love Buford . . 

Buford is the sweetest name I know. . . 

Buford, Buford, Buford - there's just something about that name.... 

 (I know you are singing these to see if Buford fits....) 

but then he said something that really I had never thought of.... the name is not so important - it is not the name that makes Him who He is.. it is HIM that makes the name so special. He could have been Peter, Mark, David, Joseph, or yes, even Buford - but instead He is Jesus and because of who He is - he made the name something special. 

Another thing I realized last night was how much I miss singing the old hymns in church. Before you get up in arms - I love most praise songs - they are fun to sing - but there is nothing like singing the hymns. Mark began singing "In the Garden" last night - and everyone joined in - and to hear 1000 people singing "In The Garden" was awesome. I wish we would sing them more and when we do sing them - sing them at the right tempo and not dragging and so slow it seems you are dying a slow death. 

Anyway - a great night was had by all and we are looking forward to his next visit - whether it is solo or with the Gaither Vocal Band.