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All The Way My Savior Leads Me
All the way my Savior leads me
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"Ain't it funny what people say / And ain't it funny what people write / And ain't it funny how it hits you so hard - in the middle of the night..." It seems the only words I have are Rich's own... and the words of a story he once told seem to be hitting especially hard...Rich had opened the song "Ready For The Storm" with a story of how, in Ireland, the women would knit their own special designs into the sweaters the men would wear to sea because the waters there could be so very rough and treacherous. So treacherous that if, by chance, their ship were caught in a storm and the crew lost, their bodies would be beaten and broken beyond recognition by the time they reached the shores. The only way at times for the women to recognize them would be by the designs on the tattered remains of their sweaters...
Hear Ready For The Storm in Real Audio. Reflecting on the story as he later brought the concert to a close, Rich left us with a beautiful thought... He said that, you know, one day, after all our trials and tribulations here on earth, we're all gonna wash up on that other shore, beaten and broken beyond recognition. A couple of angels might walk by and shake their heads saying, "Man, we really need to get this garbage cleaned up..." And as they stoop to carry away the tattered figure, Jesus walks up, stopping them in their tracks. He stares quietly for a moment, then, with a loving smile he points and says "No, wait... I know that one... don't you see... that's my sweater..."
It may be a bit paraphrased now and I don't think my telling of it does it justice like he could have, but this story really touched my heart and stuck with me.
I know we all share in the grief and the deep sense of loss at Rich's passing, but I also know Rich is home now and, with this story in mind, I can't help but imagine he's probably up there right now just walkin' (most likely barefoot) and talkin' with God... wearing Jesus' sweater...
I want so much to thank Rich for all the years of music he has given us, for the joy with which he sang, and for the way he lived his life because I know he truly lived what he said and believed. He ran to God with a reckless passion and gave his all in continuing the legacy of Jesus' love -- a legacy that will continue for all generations.
There is music you make and there is music that makes you... Liner notes for "Madeline's Song" from Beggarman's latest release, Fallen Deep:
--Rich Mullins & Reed Arvin; A Liturgy, A Legacy, and a Ragamuffin Band
"Madeline was a baby who was born with multiple birth defects. Although she was profoundly deaf, Rich Mullins would whisper his prayer requests to her - knowing that God somehow heard the untainted prayers of a child. Rich wrote this song for Madeline while she was still alive, but he never recorded it. During our summer tour with him in 1997, we played this song every night and prayed for her daily. Our goal in recording this song is to offer listeners the opportunity to hear this song in close form to which it was performed during that last summer of Rich's life."
Thank you, Eric and Britt, for allowing me to play it here. Peace of Christ to you...
Hear Madelines Song in Real Audio.
Rich Words
from 20: The Countdown Magazine Remembers Rich Mullins
"I think there is nothing more practical than real spirituality...""If you could lose yourself..."
Rich Memories
- Calling Out Your Name
An awesome fan page by Brian William with music, words, interviews, articles by Rich, and much, much more.- Rhonda's Rich Mullins Page
A beautiful page. Rhonda shares her memories as well as an interview she did on Rich for CCM Magazine and interviews with his brother, David.- Allison's Tribute
Ever ask yourself what you'd paint if you were a painter? Well, you finally have a chance to answer that question...- Diana's Rich Mullins Page
Diana Morris, moderator for Prodigy's Christian Music features, has created a wonderful page that includes photos of Rich and many, many links to articles about Rich.- [RichMailList 163]: Message from Carolyn Arends
Thanks to Danl Blackwood for posting this to the Rich Mullins Mailing List.
Rich Videos from 
Rich Mullins Tribute
from jrfine07
Tribute to Rich Mullins
from paganwolfhunter
Rich Mullins
from jlschock
Rich Mullins Talks About Love
from jlschock
Making and Being Made
-Rich Mullins,
Release Magazine
from jamesmere
View more Rich Mullins videos on YouTube.
Other Sites To Visit Reading Suggestions
The Legacy MinistryKid Brothers of St. Frank, Co.
Appalachian Christmas Quartet (Michael Aukofer)
Navajo Brethren in Christ Mission
Hope in Transit Traveling Music School
North America Indigenous Ministries
Rich Mullins Mailing List Archive
St. Francis of Assisi (a short biography of the man whose life inspired the musical "Canticle of the Plains.")
On-line version of G.K. Chesterton's "Orthodoxy: The Romance of Faith"
On-line version of A.W. Tozer's "Pursuit of God"
Open Directory Category for Rich Mullins
Compassion International has set up the Rich Mullins Memorial Fund in order to help continue Rich's Native American ministry.
If you would like to make a donation in Rich's name, please call 1-800-334-KIDS or write to:
Rich Mullins Memorial Fund
Compassion International
P.O. Box 7000
Colorado Springs, CO 80933
If you are interested in learning more about St. Francis of Assisi, the film Brother Sun, Sister Moon, directed by Franco Zeffirelli, is a beautiful introduction to his life. It is an emotionally stirring story focusing on the early years of Francesco Bernardone (Francis) who renounced the wealth of his family to lead a life of utter simplicity.
Order it now on (DVD) or (VHS)
Soundclips
from Brother Sun, Sister Moon"I think you were mad before, not now..." -Clare
"Christ was a beggar... and his holy apostles were beggars..." -Francesco
"If we were content with little like the larks..." -Francesco
Books, Music, and Videos
A selection of available books on Rich Mullins, St. Francis of Assisi, Native American Culture, and Spiritual Development.Music and Video Selection
A collection of available CDs by Rich Mullins, Mitch McVicker, A Ragamuffin Band, Erick Hauck, and others - also includes a few videos of "ragamuffin" interest.
This virtual candle was created in the hopes that it would spread and remain on sites across the net. May it serve as a reminder of the legacy Rich has left and the legacy we as Christians have chosen to continue...
If you would like to light a candle on your web site, please feel free to copy and use this graphic.
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(Matthew 5:8)
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