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The Colombo Scene 1950 – by Charles Schokman

SUNDAY CHOICE- GOD WATCHES OVER YOU – by Charles Schokman

SUNDAY CHOICE – JUST AS I AM – By Charles Schokman

The Colombo Scene 1950 – by Charles Schokman

The Colombo Scene 1950 – by Charles Schokman To all

Slow Dance – By Charles Schokman

Slow Dance – By Charles Schokman Image Source : Simplify Days

SUNDAY CHOICE- GOD WATCHES OVER YOU – by Charles Schokman

SUNDAY CHOICE – GOD WATCHES OVER YOU – by Charles

SUNDAY CHOICE – JUST AS I AM – By Charles Schokman

SUNDAY CHOICE – JUST AS I AM – By Charles

The Colombo Scene 1950 – by Charles Schokman To all you lovers of music. You will cherish this information that brings back happy memories. Attached is a piece written by Stuart de Silva shortly before his death. It contains not a trace of rancour or bitterness. The name may not mean much to some of you but I hope it conveys the ambiance of Colombo in the 50’s. ————————————————————————————————————– Source:- kermeey MEMORIES OF A JAZZ MUSICIAN FROM CEYLON/SRI LANKA JAZZ – the word has never been clearly defined. Someone asked Thelonious Sphere Monk in an interview “How would you define Jazz?” He answered, “Man, I don’t have to define it. I PLAY it. All you critics and non-players have to do is LISTEN!” No truer word was spoken. I was born on the same day that piano virtuoso Art Tatum recorded his devastatingly stunning version of Tiger Rag. (He never ever played ...

Apr 26, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Colombo jazz history, Colombo jazz scene 1950s, Donovan Andre Nite Club, International Jazz Club (IJC) Colombo, Jazz clubs and venues in 1950s Colombo, Jazz clubs in Ceylon, Jazz gigs in Colombo, Jazz influences in Ceylon, Jazz music in Colombo, Jazz musicians in Ceylon/Sri Lanka, Jazz musicians' anecdotes, Jazz musicians' biographies, Jazz musicians' memories, Jazz performances in 1950s Colombo, Jazz radio programs in Colombo, Radio Ceylon jazz broadcasts, Sri Lankan jazz culture, Sri Lankan jazz heritage, Sri Lankan jazz legends, Sri Lankan jazz musicians

Slow Dance – By Charles Schokman Image Source : Simplify Days Facebook Have you ever watched kids, on a merry-go-round? Or listened to the rain, slapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic flight? Or gazed at the sun into the fading light? You’d better slow down, don’t dance so fast. Time is short, the music won’t last. Do you run through each day, on the Fly? When you ask: “How are you? Do you hear the reply? When the day is done, do you lie in your bed, with the next hundred chores running through your head? You’d better slow down, don’t dance so fast. Time is short, the music won’t last. Ever told your child, ‘we’ll do it tomorrow’? And in your haste, not see his sorrow? Ever lost touch, let a good friendship die, ’cause you never had time to call and say, “Hi”? You’d better slow ...

Apr 23, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Slow Dance

SUNDAY CHOICE – GOD WATCHES OVER YOU – by Charles Schokman Psalm 121:5-8 NIV 5 The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; 6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; 8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. How many times has God protected you that you didn’t even know about? He stopped that car that should have hit you, stopped the person that wanted to harm you, stopped the trouble before it got to you. You never knew anything about it, but His hand of favour, protection, and mercy was watching after you, keeping you from harm’s way. Sure, we can all find reasons to live afraid, worried, uptight. But when you understand Who’s watching after you, Who’s ordering your steps, Who’s fighting your battles, Who’s holding back the darkness, then ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Charles Schokman, God, GOD WATCHES OVER YOU, Lord

SUNDAY CHOICE – JUST AS I AM – By Charles Schokman Source : youtube The phrase “just as I am” typically conveys a sense of self-acceptance and authenticity. It suggests a willingness to be accepted for who you are, without the need for pretense or change. This phrase is often associated with the idea of embracing one’s true self and being comfortable in one’s own skin. It can also imply a sense of honesty and transparency in relationships or interactions. Just as I am—It’s Author. At the age of 32, Charlotte Elliott suffered a serious illness that left her a semi-invalid for the rest of her life. Within a year she went through a spiritual crisis and confessed to the Swiss evangelist Henri A. Cesar Malan that she did not know how to come to Christ. He answered, “Come to him just as you are.” Thinking back on that experience ...

Apr 13, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Charlotte Elliott, God’s love, just as I am

An Inspirational Message for the Month of April 2024 – Down to Earth Wisdom from the Book of Proverbs – Money Matters – By Charles Schokman If ‘money talks’, as the saying goes, the most common word in its vocabulary seems to be, “Goodbye”! No wonder Solomon wrote, “Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle” (Prov 23.5). A recent Gallup statistic puts the median annual household income worldwide (including extremes of wealth and poverty) at US$9,733. Australians overall are doing well with a mean income of $79,800, according to Forbes Advisor – though others give slightly different figures. King Solomon, the main author, and compiler of the book of Proverbs was one of the richest men of his day, obscenely so! 1 Kings 10:14 informs us “The weight of the gold that ...

Apr 9, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, Australians, Forbes Advisor

SUNDAY CHOICE – COME AS YOU ARE – By Charles Schokman “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls”. – Matthew 11:28-29, NIV More About This Verse—Its meaning:— This is an invitation by the one and only Jesus. If you’re tired and struggling, He can give you rest. This also describes the path to God the Father, but it is not one of labour and hard work. Following Jesus frees us from carrying the burden of our own sin because He has already done that work. All we need to do is put our faith, hope, and trust in Jesus. To take His yoke is to commit to Him and put ourselves under the protection and authority ...

Apr 5, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged COME AS YOU ARE, SUNDAY CHOICE

SUNDAY CHOICE – 10 REASONS TO BELIEVE EASTER REALLY HAPPENED – By Charles Schokman Jesus Christ is arguably the central figure of history. This Easter, 2.4 billion people will celebrate his resurrection. But how do we know if Jesus really did rise from the dead? Christians believe Jesus is not merely a dead hero, but God in flesh and the living Saviour. The apostle Paul wrote, “if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith” (1 Corinthians 15:17). Jesus’ resurrection really matters. Consider 10 reasons that Easter is not a legend or a fairy tale, but true history. 1. JESUS REALLY DIED Some have suggested that Jesus merely fell unconscious on the cross and later revived in the tomb. But there is no way he could have survived crucifixion. The Romans invented crucifixion not just for torture but for capital punishment. The soldiers attending ...

Mar 29, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Christianity, Christians believes, Easter, Jesus Christ, REASONS TO BELIEVE EASTER

GOOD FRIDAY – CAN YOU HEAR THE ECHOES – By Charles Schokman THE MEANING OF THE CROSS—THIS CLIP SAYS IT ALL. Pray you will be touched by God’s Sacrificial Love for us. You are welcome to pass it on. ...

Mar 27, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Good Friday

SUNDAY CHOICE – PALM SUNDAY-HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST – By Charles Schokman Today, Christians around the world are celebrating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (which we usually call “Palm Sunday,” because the crowd welcomed Him by spreading palm branches in His path). Those who greeted Him were convinced He was the Messiah (or “anointed one”), sent by God to establish His Kingdom on earth. Why did the crowds turn against Jesus so quickly? One week they welcomed Him, and the next week they demanded He be crucified. Billy Graham addressed this important question numerous times in his My Answer column. “No events in human history were more important than Jesus’ death and resurrection, and yet many people (even Christians) never take time to study them. It must have been a dramatic sight as Jesus approached Jerusalem on a donkey (which was a sign of His humility). The ...

Mar 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Billy Graham, Christians, Easter, first Palm Sunday, God, Jerusalem, Palm Sunday

SUNDAY CHOICE – THE CROSS HAS THE FINAL WORD – By Charles Schokman Image Source : facebook THE CROSS HAS THE FINAL WORD Cody Carnes tells of his personal story behind this song. I wrote this song while I was battling with fear, personally, and it dictated the direction of the whole album. The song was written on Good Friday. Although I was dealing with fear, I sat down to read the story of Christ’s crucifixion. As I was reading The Bible, I felt God saying to me “the cross has the final word.” I had this raging sea of emotions inside of me, and that one statement calmed everything in that moment. It reminded me that I don’t have to buy into the lie that evil is rising up. His dying on the cross for our sins has power over death and sin. I had been thinking about where our ...

Mar 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Bible verses, Charles Schokman, cross, Good Friday, SUNDAY CHOICE, THE CROSS HAS THE FINAL WORD