Tag / U2

by Jennifer Wells

Bono

I was sad a couple of days ago to see that Bono was injured in a rehearsal in Germany.  It appears it was a rather serious back injury, but they believe he will fully recover in time.  He’s been a huge influence in my life and is one of my favorite people on the planet (certainly my favorite artist) and I am praying for his recovery.  I’ve written about him a few times before (here and here), but what I love the most about Bono is the man behind the art.  I believe his work for the poor is unparalleled, at least in “celebrity culture.”  As founder of the ONE Campaign I’m not sure we’ll be able to measure this side of heaven the good he has done in Africa.  He has a gift and a platform, given from God, that he’s giving back to God.

Here’s a line from a song:

I was born, I was born to sing for you
I didn’t have a choice but to lift you up
And sing whatever song you wanted me to
I give you back my voice from the womb

It’s interesting, just this past week I was reading about the new U2 album expected at the end of the year, Songs of Ascent. I already love the title and have always been impressed with the amazing music they put out – some of the greatest worship music ever in my opinion.

Anyway – it may seem silly but I wanted to, on my own little blog, say that we in the Wells home are praying for Bono and his family for a quick and full recovery.

by Jennifer Wells

May I be a 12 year-old for a moment?

These are celebrities who I just love.  Totally.  And I just had to share.

idina-menzel-and-taye-diggs

Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs.  The girl can sing and act.  I saw her in Wicked as Elphaba and let me tell you – she’s amazing.  And he HAS to have the greatest smile on the planet.  When he smiles – I smile.  Plus he sings, and dances.  Geez. I LOVE THEM.  And they just had a baby.  That kid is destined to be perfectly beautiful.

Photo by Tina Vanbeveren / gloria002@telenet.be

Photo by Tina Vanbeveren

Bono – he writes beautiful lyrics, his voice is fantastic, he loves Jesus, and he is making the world a better place.  And I kind of have had a bit of a crush since the late 80s/early 90s (I may or may not have a poster of him rolled up in a closet somewhere).  And he has a gift, given from God, that he’s giving back to God.  Here’s a line from a song

I was born, I was born to sing for you
I didn’t have a choice but to lift you up
And sing whatever song you wanted me to
I give you back my voice from the womb
My first cry, it was a joyful noise, oh oh –

love him.  How can you not?

Gilmore-Girls-tv-01

Ok I realize these are not actual people, but characters, but oh how I love (and miss) the Gilmore girls.  Lorelai with her quick wit and Rory with her seasons 1 – 4 innocence.  I kind of want to be a Godly Lorelai when I grow up.  And judging from the amount she talked (and the speed) and the amount I do – I might be on my way.  Somewhere my brother is shuddering right now…

aaron sorkin

Man I adore Aaron Sorkin and every show and movie he has ever made.  From West Wing to Sports Night to Studio 60 – his lines are like lyrics and he is brilliant beyond comparison.  LOVE him.  Come back to TV Aaron.  Please.  We need you.

I could add Matthew Perry, Sting, Bradley Whitford, Sarah McLachlan, Allison Janney, and Parker Posey to this list (and I’m sure there are more) but I’m probably boring you by this point so I’ll just sign off by saying that I’m a big dork and I know it.  So thank you for bearing with me.