A musical tribute to my UK and Aussie friends…
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I’ve noticed that while the greater part of my readers are in the U.S., I also have a great many readers from Western Europe, and from Australia, with a number from other countries. The one thing I’ve noticed in particular is that the largest percentages of my readers are from Christian based countries. (With some from Israel.)
If you will look closely at the map below you will notice something else that may tell a story. Across northern Africa, extending through Saudi Arabia, then following north east and on into western China, it shows a tan-grey region. This tan-grey speaks to lack of greenery, of dryness and of desert areas.
Isn’t it odd that where the dryness is situatied, it is found mainly in non-Christian based areas, that is, in those areas where Jesus is rejected as the Son of God, where the peoples are often very much against Christians.
Could there be a reason that non-Christian countries and dryness are found together? Perhaps the Psalmist provided an answer, when he said, “God makes a home for the lonely; He leads out the prisoners into prosperity, only the rebellious dwell in a parched land.” (Psa 68:6 nasb)
Look more closely at the map — Perhaps the Lord will share more thoughts with you.
Ok, now for my tributes…
I am a child of the ’40s. My memories are embedded in the era of WWII and in the afterworld of that generation. To me it is no secret why that era is known as ‘the Great Generation.’ On top of things I have been an admirer of Great Britain’s doggedness and passion she exhited during the war. Guess some of this comes from my mixture of English and Scot-Irish lineage. (Among other things.) 
Here is a special song that always stirs my heart. It was very popular during WWII. ‘The White Cliffs of Dover’ was written by Nat Burton in 1941. and sung by Vera Lynn.
Here goes:
Hope you enjoyed Vera. Wow, what memories. Makes me want to tear up.
Ok, now for my Aussie friends….
I also have special feelings for my Australian friends. I almost made it to your shores in 1962. Was aboard my ship the USS Calvert. We were on our way towards Australia when the Navy called us back for whatever reason. (Early era of Vietnam.)
Believe it or not, many years ago, 1974 or ‘75, I had a dream that I was ministering in Australia. Well, I have yet to make it there. But on top of everything I have genuine affections for my Australian friends. Seems their history runs right along with the good U.S. of A. Same roots.
So here is another song that I fell in love with many years ago. This song is often referred to as Australia’s second national anthem. The original lyrics were written in 1895 by the poet and nationalist Banjo Paterson. The song is filled with folklore.
Let’s give a hand for, ’Waltzing Matilda.’ …
Nor have I forgotten my many other readers…
Yep, as time goes along I’ll share more music from my other friends from around the globe. 
Ok, I love all you guys and gals.
And remember,
Jesus loves you more,
Buddy
