Ben Wilder

American Idol – The Top 14 and Is Love In The Air?

This was probably the least entertaining episode of Idol this season except for a couple of rising stars. Did the contestants pick songs from a bottomless list of choices, because I didn’t love any of them. However I’ll say this: When Gabby started, I thought here we go again with another drowsy song but thenContinue reading “American Idol – The Top 14 and Is Love In The Air?”

American Idol on Easter… I’m Still Standing

You could say the theme of the Easter episode was “I’m still standing” as most contestants AND judges Lionel, Luke, and Carrie performed songs about Jesus– because, you know, if he rose from the dead then technically he’s still standing. So much for death having victory, right? But not all contestants got to sing. FourContinue reading “American Idol on Easter… I’m Still Standing”

John Foster Lyrics – Tell That Angel I Love Her

John Roberts performed an original song for Maggie Dunn, a friend of his who passed away. Sheesh. He might have strummed his way to the top 5 with this one. Check out a more detailed recap of the Easter episode here. Here’s the wonderful and wonderfully traditional-sounding song… then scroll down for the lyrics. NoContinue reading “John Foster Lyrics – Tell That Angel I Love Her”

Running Like Peter on Easter Morning

Every year for the past however many years, I’ve participated in “Jesus, the Risen 1K” which, based on my own amateur research, is how far Peter (and Mary, John, and others I’m sure) ran to the tomb of Jesus when he (they) were told Jesus was no longer in the tomb. Can you imagine thatContinue reading “Running Like Peter on Easter Morning”

Jesus and the Empty Tomb, What Does It All Mean?

As a man of Christian faith, Good Friday means everything!! But also, Easter Sunday means everything!! But also, Christmas means everything!! Can you tell I’m a little dramatic? I guess it’s probably more accurate to say that each of these foundational moments in the Christian faith are so, so, so important. Without Good Friday, areContinue reading “Jesus and the Empty Tomb, What Does It All Mean?”