Tag: music
The Kindness of Two Chinese Strangers Turned Our Christmas Eve from Frustration to Joy
Sorry for the delay in posting this note which I wrote during the Christmas holidays and already shared on Facebook. Christmas Eve was marvelous for us thanks to the surprising…
David Archuleta Makes China a Better Place
Long after the devotional was over, David was still talking with fans and giving autographs. David Archuleta made a brief visit to Shanghai last weekend and as a result, China…
What About Those Who Can’t Sing?
For some people, singing is a challenging part of worship. For those who feel they can’t sing well or who fear to sing around others, music can sometimes be a…
How Much Are We Missing?
Seven years ago on a cold January day in Washington, D.C., a man set his open violin case on the floor near the entrance of a subway station and began…
Handel’s Messiah Comes to Shanghai: A Majestic Evening
Tonight was one of my most memorable evenings in China with a sold-out performance of Handel’s Messiah in Shanghai’s premier concert hall at the majestic Shanghai Oriental Arts Center in…
Thoughts on Jerusalem from a New Acquaintance, Matisyahu
On a redeye flight from Los Angeles to Chicago that landed a couple of hours ago, I found myself sitting next to a very handsome young man (of course, almost…
“I’ll Wait”: Composed and Performed by Blythe Bailey
One of Shanghai’s finest LDS young single adults composed and performed this song, “I’ll Wait” by Blythe Bailey. I think some of you might like it as much as we…
From Boy Band to the Tabernacle Choir: The Alex Boyé Story
Alex Boyé is the delightful musician you might have seen in the Tabernacle Choir, or perhaps in the European boy band, Awesome, which was a hit before he chose to…
Alex Boye and the Power of Music
Abandoned by his mother and left to fend for himself in London, Alex Boye was driven to sing and became a musician, but something was missing. I love the story…
Dream Big: The Recommended Music Video to Accompany That Soup
Naturally, those of you who are trying out my just-released recipe for butternut squash soup are asking, “Jeff, what music video goes best with this soup?” That’s a tough question….
