Now glory be to God! By his mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope. May he be given glory in the church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever through endless ages. Amen
Ephesians 3:20-21

Pop star Paul McCartney—now Sir Paul—spoke with reporters shortly after he was knighted in England. He had been thrilled to accept the invitation to Buckingham Palace. Older than most rock idols, McCartney had been raised to respect the royals, so to receive Britain's highest honor from the queen herself was the experience of a lifetime. During the ceremony he said to his wife, "Pinch me! Am I really here?" He was in a reverie, remembering his working-class boyhood in Liverpool, when, like any good musician, he became aware of the background music the orchestra was playing. "I'm gonna wash that man right out of my hair!" the brass blared. He laughed out loud, amused at the contrast between the brassy Broadway tune and the solemn ...