Beginnings

A couple of weeks ago, at the recommendation of Justin Taylor, I purchased Fernando Ortega's double CD Beginnings. I've enjoyed Ortega's musical style for a few years, and after seeing that the 34-song double CD was available as an MP3 download for only $5.49, I couldn't resist.

After listening to the CD's a few times, I am quite happy with my purchase. There's a good blend of traditional hymns, instrumentals and a few songs in Spanish as well. Though I don't know any Spanish, I especially enjoy these songs. They are a reminder that Jesus is bigger than my own little world of Pitman, New Jersey.

The New Earth will be a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual celebration. As John writes in Revelation 7:

"After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10 and crying out with a loud voice, 'Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!'"

If you have an extra $5.49 sitting around, I'd recommend this double CD for sure. You can purchase the CD here (You can also listen to clips of the songs if you want to preview it first).