Christians

At some time during their lives, the following people have publicly identified themselves as Christian.   Inclusion in this list does not indicate approval or disapproval of the person, of their orthodoxy or lack of it, or of their actions.  Some of those listed may surprise you.  Readers are encouraged to suggest persons who should be included on this list.  This is a recurring segment in this blog.

John Ray: (b. 1627, England – d. 1705) Botanist, college lecturer, biological cataloger).  Ray is credited with laying the foRyan Hallundations for modern botany and zoology.

Mary of Lapland: (b. Lappland (Finland, aka: Milla Clementsdottir of Follinge)  Mary was a Sami woman who, in 1844, showed the Swedish Lutheran pastor, Lars Levi Laestadius, the need for a deeper, more personal faith.

Lars Levi Laestadius (b. 1800, Sweden – d. 1861) Swedish Lutheran pastor, author, botanist.

Ryan Hall: (b. 1982, California, USA) United States Olympic long distance runner (London 2012) who credits God as his only coach.

Oswiu of Northumbria: (b. ca 612 – d. 670; aka: Oswy, Oswig)  King of Bernicia, an early British kingdom. 

Amharic Gospel Singer Samuel T. Michael

Samuel T. Michael, popularly known as Sami, is an Ethiopian gospel music singer singing in Amharic.  This song is "Melkam Neh."  I have been unable to find a translation of the lyrics but the song is about the love of God for us in the womb and even before we are in the womb.

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And a beautiful worship song by a singer named Awtaru Kebede.

“Udelsam” on You Tube has provided this translation of the lyrics:

“You are mine to me, 

my pride, my fortress, 

it never discomforts me, 

carrying your cross on my shoulder,  

You shield me from the strength of

the burning sun, and thus 

I live my life free of worry.

When we try to describe how great You

are our God, 

words fail miserably 

and are incapable to grasp Your mightiness.

Above our Earth and below our Earth, 

God you are great, and therefore I praise

You day and night.

You are so good to Your children 

God almighty!!!!”