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March
2017
Play along to LION
Thanks to everyone who’s been listening to Outcasts and Refugees. Here’s the music for you to play along to track 4 of the album: Lion Chord Chart ♦♦♦♦♦ Embracing life’s wilderness through music & community To support future Chasing Ebenezer endeavors, visit our Donations Page! Copyright © 2017 Benjamin & Heidi Beth Sadler, All Rights... Read More
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March
2017
Eat the Evening (Sunday Psalms Series)
Sunday Psalms: Fictional Narratives & Poetry Inspired by the Psalms, Proverbs, & Other Biblical Works I want to sing Loud and long, Fill haunting silence with melody true. When I sing I forget to be afraid. Maybe music is a weapon To guard my timid heart. I want to paint the walls, Splash color onto death,... Read More
25
March
2017
Jam along to WAYFARING STRANGER
We hope you’re enjoying Outcasts & Refugees. Here’s the first of the chord charts we’re putting out for those who want to play along. Enjoy! Wayfaring Stranger Chord Chart ♦♦♦♦♦ Embracing life’s wilderness through music & community To support future Chasing Ebenezer endeavors, visit our Donations Page! Copyright © 2017 Benjamin & Heidi Beth Sadler,... Read More
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March
2017
A great week…
Wow! To say we are honored would not be exaggerating. We were amazed by the turnout at the White Eagle, as well as how many of you messaged us with great feedback about the album. Thanks to all our guests, to our amazing band, and to McMenamins for hosting the Outcasts & Refugees release show. (We’re back at the... Read More
05
March
2017
Only as good as the band…
Creating With Friends Ben and I have been playing music together for a long time (this is us in 2001). I won’t give you any long, eye-rolling love stories, but I will tell you that we first met because Ben played a song in church and I just knew “that guy” had written it himself.... Read More
19
February
2017
He’s waiting to be found…
As we’re busy gearing up for the album launch of Outcasts & Refugees, we get to spend a few weeks introducing some of the artists who helped us realize this project. This week we get to introduce you to the photographer who captured images that visualize the various themes in our music. Rebecca Schnabel is the creator of... Read More
12
February
2017
Outcasts & Refugees is Coming!
It’s finally happening. We’ve spent more than two years working on Outcasts and Refugees, and on March 13th, we get to share it with you. The music from our album explores the figurative way we all experience isolation, rejection, and displacement. These songs compel us (and hopefully our listeners) to display active compassion for literal outcasts... Read More
05
February
2017
Maid of Orleans (Sunday Psalms Series)
Sunday Psalms: Fictional Narratives Inspired by the Psalms, Proverbs, & Other Biblical Works Maid of Orléans Name I’ve only heard One I’ve never met We’re all misunderstood in life Oft well-respected in our death People say the harshest things Just behind our back All of us–Murderers in disguise Guess it’s easier to kill someone when... Read More
29
January
2017
Village Poem (Sunday Psalms Series)
Sunday Psalms: Fictional Narratives Inspired by the Psalms, Proverbs, & Other Biblical Works Barely morning. Bits of dawn illuminate earth. Darkness morphs into light. In the village of Buckley, Mayor Freitag is first to rise. Curtains open, scene astounds, Silence breaks. He can’t help but shout: “Wife! Children! Get up, I say! What’s happened to... Read More
22
January
2017
Keep watching…
It’s coming soon… Yes, we’ve made it this far and are excited to be in the mixing stage for our upcoming album Outcasts & Refugees. Keep an eye out for a release date. Thanks to everyone who came out to our Christmas shows and supported us in 2016. We love sharing art and are eager for this... Read More
08
January
2017
Molly Revolver (Sunday Psalms)
Sunday Psalms: Fictional Narratives Inspired by the Psalms, Proverbs, & Other Biblical Works The suitcase on Molly’s bed bulged with more items than could mathematically fit within the confines of a closed lid. Molly had never been good at math. Science either. For that matter, she had little knack for formal learning of any kind.... Read More
01
January
2017
Winter Thieving (Sunday Psalms)
Sunday Psalms: Fictional Narratives Inspired by the Psalms, Proverbs, & Other Biblical Works During most of December, snow covered the suburban neighborhood of Sherwood Hills. The usual holiday chaos was kept to a minimum as folks chose to stay indoors, shuffling about in Santa pajamas and sipping mugs of hot cocoa. For days, the hill on... Read More
25
December
2016
Subject: Things at Home (Sunday Psalms)
Sunday Psalms: Fictional Narratives Inspired by the Psalms, Proverbs, & Other Biblical Works Subject: Things at home Greg Masters sheriff.greg.masters@unioncountyor.org To: bethm.pdxdoctor@gmail.com August 27, 2016 at 7:49 AM Dear Beth, Sorry it’s been so long. Crappy brother, I know. I’ll try to call more. I know you hate emails, and it’d be faster to tell you... Read More
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December
2016
Merry Christmas from Chasing Ebenezer!
Wishing you faith, hope, joy, and love this Advent. – Ben & Heidi We’ll be back on Christmas morning with a new short story. In the meantime, catch up on some of our previous stories from Season Two: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5,Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8, Episode 9, Episode 10, Episode 11,... Read More
11
December
2016
Sunday Psalms: Mood Lighting
Sunday Psalms: Fictional Narratives Inspired by the Psalms, Proverbs, & Other Biblical Works The house is dark. The only sign of life is the Christmas tree lights. David and the kids have gone to bed, but I can’t manage to move myself from the living room. My back leans against the sofa cushion, and I let... Read More