Who Should Win Our To Be Like Jesus Video Contest?

m4265-00-21_sTwo months ago I invited people to send in videos based on one of the songs from our most recent kids’ album, To Be Like Jesus (now available for $6 during our February sale). The best video would receive a $250 Amazon.com gift card.

We narrowed it down to two finalists. The first, Gotta Wait, is from Jonathan Ruth. The second, To Be Like Jesus, is from the Cannon family. I need your help to pick the winner.

To vote, watch both videos and leave a comment letting us know which one you like best (one vote per person). Feel free to elaborate on why you’re casting your vote. If you have kids, you may want to find out which video is their favorite.

The video with the most comments as of 11:59 PM Thursday, Feb. 11 will get the gift card. Thanks for your help!

VIDEO #1

VIDEO #2

241 Responses to Who Should Win Our To Be Like Jesus Video Contest?

  1. Dustin Pead February 8, 2010 at 7:31 AM #

    Got to go with the video #1. The words were slow enough for a child to pick up easily. I like how it actually showed the kids acting out some of the lyrics as opposed to just a bunch of random scenes.

    I also loved it because I love a good horn section and those girls rocked it! :)

    Definitely video #1.

    Dustin Pead

  2. Eric Rivier February 8, 2010 at 8:49 AM #

    Hey Bob it is very hard to decide… I can see why you are leaving the dirty work to us!!! jeje…

    But really, you have great kids, fun, good video editing on both so it is a difficult call. I believe my vote is for video #2 and her is why:

    1. Mom edited it! (great edit… go mom!)
    2. Loved the kids playing the instruments (baby was cool too)
    3. Creativity in the whole idea (writing with scrabble and on the chalkboard)

  3. Daryl February 8, 2010 at 9:15 AM #

    All of the children were so cute but I’m a little partial to the ones with the last name Cannon.
    Seriously though, I love the creativity with the scrabble pieces and the fact that the kids are actually using the song for their choreography. And that baby, well what can I say :)

  4. laurie Reyes February 8, 2010 at 9:18 AM #

    #2 – cutest kids; creativity; talented mama.

  5. Neil February 8, 2010 at 9:26 AM #

    Bob

    I’m finding this very hard.

    I felt vid 2 was better eddited, but I’m a tombone player and just loved seeing how I must have looked aged 10 with a huge trombone – I to wait till 13 before I could reach 7th position!

    I also loved the “I make my daddy smile” top. Cheesy? Maybe, but anyless valid? nope.

    So, if we’re going for technically best, I’ll have to go for vid 2, but I’ll be clear this is no reflection on the children – its an assement of the directors :)

    Well done Kids!

    Neil

  6. Marie February 8, 2010 at 9:28 AM #

    Video 2 was VERY creative. Loved the scrabble words, chalkboard and the kiddos acting out some of the words. The baby clapping was a wonderful touch too. The editing was FABULOUS too!

  7. Karen February 8, 2010 at 9:34 AM #

    both are adorable. #2 has my vote though.

  8. Beth Young February 8, 2010 at 9:37 AM #

    I would like to vote for the Cannon family – “To Be Like Jesus”

    yes, first reason is that Mom edited and filmed!

    creativity was the second, super creative with the variation of dancing, drawing, singing, pointing to scripture, the baby; etc.

    And they are my children’s friends at church and school :)

    Great job to both!

  9. Kathleen February 8, 2010 at 9:45 AM #

    Loved number 2! Very creative with the scrabble pieces and the use of the chalkboard. I also loved watching them rock out with the instruments!

  10. AJ Olsavsky February 8, 2010 at 9:46 AM #

    #2 — though both videos are awesome!

  11. Jim February 8, 2010 at 9:59 AM #

    Both were very good, but my vote is for #2.

  12. Sarah February 8, 2010 at 10:06 AM #

    Video #2 for these reasons:

    1) It’s more creative- chalk board/scrabble pieces/book/Bible
    2) It flows better
    3) The camera is at kid level, not above them
    4) The editing was great

    and the final reason-
    5) My little brother voted for video #2. He liked that it was “cool” and that the kids acted out things for the lyrics, whereas in video #1 he said he didn’t always understand why certain actions they did went with the particular lyrics. As an adult, I obviously understood, but since it’s a kid’s song, it’s important they see how the lyrics line up with the actions, and he didn’t always see the match.

  13. Becky February 8, 2010 at 10:10 AM #

    I vote for video #2.

    The kids were adorable and looked like they had so much fun making the video. It was very creative and well put together!

  14. Julie Betz February 8, 2010 at 10:23 AM #

    Both were great – my vote goes to #2 – great video – loved the guitar/drum playing, scrabble tiles, interaction between brother and sister and of course the baby!

  15. Sacha Turek February 8, 2010 at 11:14 AM #

    I’m going to go with #2. : ) Go Cannon’s!

  16. Sarah February 8, 2010 at 11:27 AM #

    #2. A little heavy on the special effects pane in iMovie, but great editing and creative interpretation.

  17. Jennifer Griffin February 8, 2010 at 12:36 PM #

    #2 has my vote but, both were awesome!!!!

  18. Rachel February 8, 2010 at 1:01 PM #

    I vote for #2.

  19. Beth February 8, 2010 at 1:08 PM #

    Gotta go with Video #1. I am in a big family and I’m shamelessly going with the one with more kids (I did like the editing, too, though) Maybe video #2’s family will catch up, eventually! :)

  20. Kathy Tucker February 8, 2010 at 1:22 PM #

    They were both very good and obviously took a lot of work. I have to go with Video #1. It was obvious that considerable thought went into meshing the significance of the drama with the lyrics. I liked the pots and pans on the playground equipment.

  21. Jane February 8, 2010 at 1:38 PM #

    I vote for video #2 because that’s what my kids say I should vote for. They liked it because of the scrabble letters, instrument playing and the baby.

  22. Lidia February 8, 2010 at 1:42 PM #

    wao! BOB… both are great!

    I’m voting for #2

    But I really have to say that there were some pretty good shots on video #1 … the kids playing the piano, the trombone, the waiting on line for the bathroom, the calendar, the kid taking the toy… that was all good!!

    But over all video #2 was better directed and edited. I have to say minute 1:56 (the little girl’s face) sold me the whole video!! LOL

    Congrats to all the kids and their parents. Hope and wish all those beautiful kids turn out to be JUST LIKE JESUS. That’s the most important part. May this video help them remember that for ever and for generations to come.

  23. jeffrey.herbert February 8, 2010 at 1:45 PM #

    My 7 year old daughter Genevieve and I watched these. We enjoyed them both but we liked #2 even though # 1 was really good.

    thanks

  24. Herb Hunter February 8, 2010 at 2:04 PM #

    Loved #1 especially. I vote for it!

  25. Danielle February 8, 2010 at 3:49 PM #

    My vote is for #2! The beginning with the scrabble letters and overall creativity was great.

    Both videos were great, though!

  26. Julia February 8, 2010 at 4:32 PM #

    my vote is for vid # 2 i like the writing on the chalk board of the fruits of the Spirit.

  27. Jeff February 8, 2010 at 4:48 PM #

    I enjoyed #2 the most!

  28. The Huie Family February 8, 2010 at 5:14 PM #

    We like video #2 I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS. Both videos had incredibly cute stars! The second one seemed to capture the message of the song stronger.

  29. Manwiller Family February 8, 2010 at 5:16 PM #

    We vote for video #2. My 5 year old said “the second one because it had the kids playing the drums. My wife says she liked the use of the words in the visuals.
    Both were great!

  30. David Nemati February 8, 2010 at 5:28 PM #

    I really liked #2, especially with the definition of love and fruits of the Spirit.

  31. Curt February 8, 2010 at 5:38 PM #

    Ok… any video with a horn section has got my vote!

  32. Deborah February 8, 2010 at 7:03 PM #

    Video #1 – no contest! Loved some of the less obvious connections between song words and actions, and as many have said – the horns!

  33. Karen February 8, 2010 at 7:26 PM #

    #2 All the the kids were sweet–and enjoyed worshiping Jesus! But I’m a little partial to my student Jack Cannon.

  34. Mari February 8, 2010 at 8:01 PM #

    I thought both videos were impressive. The children were wonderful to watch. I vote video #2 because of the extra creativity and great job on editing.

  35. LouAnn February 8, 2010 at 8:16 PM #

    Definitely #2, enthusiastic about who they are singing about, and adorable!!!!

  36. Clint February 8, 2010 at 8:23 PM #

    Video #2

  37. Hannah G. February 8, 2010 at 8:34 PM #

    Wow! These are both great! Amazing creativity in both, too.

    My two year old son indicates that his vote is for video number two–he particularly liked the kids playing their kid-sized instruments, the guitar and the drums. And he danced and wiggled along with them!

  38. Sarah Jerez February 8, 2010 at 8:35 PM #

    This is hard…. kids are just cute!
    But I’m going to vote for Video #2 “To Be Like Jesus”.
    I just think in was really well thought out, coordinated, and edited. Loved the chalk board and scrabble ideas and choreography…. It was just very “music video – like”.

  39. Kathy February 8, 2010 at 8:39 PM #

    They were both great…. but my vote goes to #2!

  40. Aundrea February 8, 2010 at 9:11 PM #

    We liked them both but #2 wins by an edge. If you are counting families, we are 1 vote. If your counting people, we’re 7.

  41. Jennifer February 8, 2010 at 9:15 PM #

    Liked them both, but I vote for video #2

  42. Kelley February 8, 2010 at 9:31 PM #

    Both videos are great in their own way. There seems to me to be more connection with the lyrics in #1. But, more enthusiasm and creativity in #2.

    Personally, I like song #2 better so my vote is for #2.

  43. Peter Baranski February 8, 2010 at 9:37 PM #

    My vote goes to #1. Better and more creative connection between the lyrics to video.

  44. Stephanie Andrews February 8, 2010 at 9:51 PM #

    I’m voting for #1!!!

  45. Nicki O'Donovan February 8, 2010 at 9:56 PM #

    My vote goes for video #2. Both were excellent but 2 is my preference.

  46. Tonya February 8, 2010 at 10:25 PM #

    video two .. loved it! so creative!

  47. Thomas Campbell February 8, 2010 at 10:33 PM #

    Video #2…I like the writing on the chalkboard and with the scrabble letters…

  48. Kathleen T February 8, 2010 at 10:57 PM #

    I vote for Video #1 “Gotta Wait.” The kids were natural which was perfect for the song. Their actions reflected the song.

  49. Jonathan Jerez February 8, 2010 at 10:59 PM #

    My vote goes to #2.

  50. Tom and Jeremy Esch February 8, 2010 at 11:17 PM #

    My 8 year old son Jeremy and I liked Video 1 Gotta Wait…
    Jeremy: “I liked the way the kids were acting like they are playing real instruments”. Dad thought both were well done, but also chooses Video 1.

  51. Steve Zubrowski February 8, 2010 at 11:54 PM #

    Gotta go with #2!

  52. Les Benedict February 8, 2010 at 11:59 PM #

    I love video #1. We have 6 kids and I’ve got to say that the little ones in the first video adorable. The action seems natural and not staged. Most importantly, to me, to music is pleasant and joyful.

  53. Glen Jones February 9, 2010 at 1:06 AM #

    Video #2 – awesome guitar work by the boy!

  54. Philip February 9, 2010 at 1:19 AM #

    NUMBER 1!!!!

  55. Andrea Hicks February 9, 2010 at 1:20 AM #

    Both are great. But #1 has my vote for originality and hard work. The older children can be staged and coached, but
    the little ones in #1 are just being themselves. The parents are creative in leading them into varied fun activities. They’ve done a good job editing to the happy,
    joyful music as well.

  56. loraena February 9, 2010 at 1:49 AM #

    Both are good, but I must vote for #1. It’s more engaging and I felt that the action illustrates the truths in the song more concretely.

  57. Amber Ravatsås February 9, 2010 at 1:51 AM #

    I vote for #2 :)

  58. Carri February 9, 2010 at 4:05 AM #

    I like video #1 the best. It had more variety and scene changes, more kids and cuter things being done. That simple.

  59. Butch February 9, 2010 at 4:36 AM #

    #1 Natural setting shots more reflect the words.

  60. Rebecca Clancy February 9, 2010 at 6:09 AM #

    Well done to both videos!! Such beautiful children and joy for Jesus. My decision was neck and neck between the two, however my vote goes for #2. That baby chuckle was the closer.

  61. Barbara Croce February 9, 2010 at 6:37 AM #

    I am voting ofr #1! Great video, kids full of life and loving it!

  62. Jackie Kuehn February 9, 2010 at 7:15 AM #

    Video 1 gets my vote; it shows real-life scenes that depict the words of the song. The video even uses different seasons, different settings. Terrific!

  63. Phyllis Jacobi February 9, 2010 at 7:25 AM #

    I loved the first one.

  64. Debbie February 9, 2010 at 7:33 AM #

    Tough choice but I gotta go with #2.

  65. Rich Gunderlock February 9, 2010 at 8:09 AM #

    Gotta go with #1…

  66. Kathi Baillie February 9, 2010 at 8:13 AM #

    They were both well done…but my vote is for #2

  67. Danni Mencer February 9, 2010 at 8:27 AM #

    #1 – Definitely! I loved the song and the way the children interacted with the music. Loved the use of different locations and activities. The pots and pans outside are great! Creative editing, sweet kids!

  68. Enza February 9, 2010 at 8:34 AM #

    Both were really great but i do love the creativity in number 2…loved the scrabble idea!

  69. Cindy February 9, 2010 at 8:35 AM #

    Was going to let my kids decide, but they were a split decision. So I cast my vote for #2!

  70. Deanna February 9, 2010 at 9:06 AM #

    #1. (I agree with Andrea #55)

  71. Bob Morris February 9, 2010 at 9:08 AM #

    Great work on both! My vote has to go to video #1 though, because those kids and their parents all go to our church and they had the best pots and pans :-)

  72. Ericka February 9, 2010 at 9:17 AM #

    Definately loved #1!!

  73. Babette February 9, 2010 at 9:18 AM #

    I did like the scripted look of #2 at first; but the piecing of lots of scenes and instruments to match the lyrics and sound track made video #1 the top in my book. Great job to both families!

  74. susan hart February 9, 2010 at 9:23 AM #

    hi, friends–both were excellent, but i vote for #1. thanks for sharing them with us!

  75. Barb Cash February 9, 2010 at 9:42 AM #

    Number one, without a doubt. I can see how much thought went into this, and that it was done over a period of time. Love the expressions on the childrens’ faces!

  76. Barb Freligh February 9, 2010 at 9:58 AM #

    I vote for video #1. Awsome job!

  77. Maelys February 9, 2010 at 10:10 AM #

    Definitely #1, Gotta Wait :)

  78. Lisa Everett February 9, 2010 at 10:13 AM #

    Definitely Number #1, i like the younger children better interacting with each other.

  79. Audra February 9, 2010 at 11:08 AM #

    I vote for #1!

  80. edward choo February 9, 2010 at 11:57 AM #

    MY VOTE GOES TO #1

    reason:

    for the simple reason that the lyrics share real life experiences that these kids go through (and how hard it is for them)…

    -not getting what he/she wants
    -the hardness of waiting
    -when the sister isn’t being kind
    -brother taking what is his/hers

    ..but showing them, or more like pointing out who IS patient, kind, the person, JESUS CHRIST, in whom we are striving to be….

    the message of patience!!!

    i like it!!!

  81. Cheryl Curran February 9, 2010 at 12:11 PM #

    #2

  82. Jenifer Upton February 9, 2010 at 12:19 PM #

    I vote for Vid #2. Love the creativity.

  83. althea February 9, 2010 at 12:32 PM #

    I liked no.1 the most. It really held my attention. Plus, I have to admit that I liked the slower pace of the song too which makes it easier for kids to learn. I thought the video fit the song perfectly and was really well done.

  84. Daniel Croce February 9, 2010 at 12:49 PM #

    These were both pretty hip vids, but #1 takes the cake.

  85. Lisa Shoemaker February 9, 2010 at 1:04 PM #

    I enjoyed watching all the kids play instruments (both videos), but my vote is for #2!

  86. Mary February 9, 2010 at 1:16 PM #

    Video #1 all the way! I love the kids and love them with instruments!

  87. bryan February 9, 2010 at 1:35 PM #

    #1

  88. Bob Mencer February 9, 2010 at 1:44 PM #

    #1! The music was better synched with the video and there was a greater diversity in the film production. The portrayal of the lyrics was masterfully connected to the videography.

  89. Tim Cochran February 9, 2010 at 1:49 PM #

    I showed the videos to 30 or so HS music students in my classes at a Christian school. Personally, I liked video one the best but the majority of my students voted for number two. Some said it was more like an “actual” music video that you would see on TV.

  90. Katherine Peschau February 9, 2010 at 2:46 PM #

    #2 is my vote!! It was great!!

  91. EvaM February 9, 2010 at 2:51 PM #

    #2, although both were very cute!

  92. John Kuehn February 9, 2010 at 2:55 PM #

    #1 all the way!!!
    Awesome trombonist.

  93. sherly February 9, 2010 at 2:59 PM #

    # 2 ….love the use of the chalk board writings, the nodding of the heads & of cause sweetie girl on the drums ;)

  94. Ethel February 9, 2010 at 3:27 PM #

    I’m a great-grandma, and I love to watch kids in worship ! Both videos were great, but I have to go with # 2. To Be Like Jesus we have to do things that make our “Daddy” smile !

    Blessings to both familys.

  95. tracey February 9, 2010 at 3:30 PM #

    VOTE#2 :: very kid friendly . displays a ‘kid-response’ when listening to the CD . fresh / clear / creative . special attention taken to make it viewable for kids of all ages . excellent !

  96. Verity Martin February 9, 2010 at 3:46 PM #

    Loved both these video’s Bob, but gotta vote for #1. I liked the montage’s of daily life and the trombone playing!

  97. Makenna February 9, 2010 at 3:57 PM #

    I loved # 1, and watched it over and over again!

  98. Sarah Vickery February 9, 2010 at 4:21 PM #

    I have to go with #1. The words were at a good pace and easy for kids to learn. I also love how #1 is not staged….just the kids living and playing in their Christian environment with the words relating so well.

  99. Jenn Kilmer February 9, 2010 at 4:50 PM #

    Both videos were great, but I loved #1 and my wee one was partial to it as well!

  100. Dave February 9, 2010 at 4:58 PM #

    #1 is NUMBER 1 !! :-)

  101. Bernie Henley February 9, 2010 at 5:00 PM #

    #1 the most fun & natural,kids having great fun.I love the keyboard & all the instruments, especially all the kitchen items. Great video.

  102. Laurel Smith February 9, 2010 at 5:59 PM #

    I loved video number one. I liked how the scenes were acted out which will make it easier for kids to understand the words.

  103. Damien Drago February 9, 2010 at 6:40 PM #

    Number 1!!!!!

  104. Karen February 9, 2010 at 6:45 PM #

    I vote for video #1. It was fun to watch. The content was great and the message was delivered in a lively and fun way. Those girls are adorable and so talented! Well done.

  105. Michelle February 9, 2010 at 6:50 PM #

    I put my vote in for video # 2.

  106. Aaron February 9, 2010 at 7:35 PM #

    I am going to vote for #1. But who was driving that van while video taping? I wonder….. :)

  107. Luanne Cortelyou February 9, 2010 at 8:21 PM #

    #2 was very good. Number one was super. The family is so creative and I love the natural playtime rather than staging everything. #1 is #1 in my book. I vote for #1.

  108. Ruth Ann Kolb February 9, 2010 at 8:26 PM #

    Both were good, but I like # 1 best, especially the horn !

  109. Michael Pitts February 9, 2010 at 8:40 PM #

    I vote for #1! I like the song choice better and the video went really well with the song’s lyrics….plus it was really cute how when the music was piano that they showed the kids playing piano (etc. with the trombones and other horns). GREAT editing overall and had a good message :)

  110. Richard February 9, 2010 at 8:57 PM #

    I really like Video #1 because it shows kids doing kid-things that relate to the message of the song; and it’s easy to get the message of the song because the lyrics are clearly woven into the scenes. Great job!

  111. Jon Ruth February 9, 2010 at 9:25 PM #

    Well, I don’t know if my vote counts, but I guess I’ll vote for my video #1 if it does! Thanks for all the nice comments everyone – I think the other video was great and it was an honor to be selected as a finalist! My kids loved watching #2 – Phoebe (3) said “woah that boy is really good at the guitar!”

    To answer a few of your questions…

    -Yes, I was driving while recording that one scene. It wasn’t actually recorded for this – Phoebe was singing a song that was so great I had to record it and I did it without taking my eyes off the road – the camera has a great large viewfinder and I just held it up. I thought it worked well in the video.

    -It was me (dad) who did the recording and editing. Caribou Productions is just something I made up (kind of an inside joke from my days as a ska musician – long story) – but I like to play with the media functions of my mac!

    -We’re looking forward to the next SG kids cd – when is it coming out? :)

    • Bob Kauflin February 9, 2010 at 11:01 PM #

      Jon, Lord willing, the next Sovereign Grace kids’ CD will be coming out in June 2010. It will be based on the book of Proverbs. Thanks for asking!

  112. Adam February 9, 2010 at 9:30 PM #

    Gotta go with Video #1. It was put together extremely well and i liked how the music matched up with the videos (when the music had a horn playing and the girls were playing a horn, the same with the piano at times). Plus those girls are adorable.

  113. Elliott Sweet February 9, 2010 at 9:36 PM #

    #1 gets my vote. Parts of #2 were so herky-jerky I could hardly watch it.

  114. Kerry February 9, 2010 at 9:41 PM #

    I vote for video #2. The kids are so cute and I love the way the video was shot and edited. The baby was tooooo cute.

    Great job!

  115. Judy Traxler February 9, 2010 at 9:58 PM #

    I vote for video#1. It shows lots of activities children do that can be used to develop patience. Very creative!

  116. Bekah February 9, 2010 at 10:28 PM #

    Number #1 was GREAT! Captured kids doing what kids do and it was a lot of fun!

  117. Aimee February 9, 2010 at 10:32 PM #

    Both of them are adorable, but I’m voting for #2….great editing!

  118. Paul February 9, 2010 at 10:47 PM #

    Although I liked several of the scenes in video 1, video 2 had more elements of a true music video and captured the energy of the song. I really believe those kids do want to be like Jesus!

    Gotta vote for video 2.

  119. Julie February 9, 2010 at 11:41 PM #

    # 1
    You gotta love the trombone shot!

  120. Holl February 10, 2010 at 8:25 AM #

    My vote goes to #1! Those kids are adorable! Good job! What a great video!

  121. mr c February 10, 2010 at 9:00 AM #

    I vote for the Cannon video for more than obvious reasons…

    : )~

  122. Lindsay February 10, 2010 at 9:00 AM #

    I gotta go with #2. It’s just too cute (not to mention very well done and quite clever). The style was very much like a true music video but really the baby won me over:)

  123. Laurie Z February 10, 2010 at 9:37 AM #

    Video #2 got my three year old girlie’s vote!

  124. Greg February 10, 2010 at 10:26 AM #

    My vote is for #1. The kids seemed more natural. #2 was a little plastic.

  125. Lew Brill February 10, 2010 at 10:29 AM #

    They are both really good, but my vote is for #1. I love the song about patience. It’s easy for kids to follow and sing, and my kids started singing along.

  126. Joanna February 10, 2010 at 10:32 AM #

    Gotta go with #2
    I’m a sucker for guitars and drums, and the song was easier to get into!

  127. Kim February 10, 2010 at 10:33 AM #

    Both videos were great.
    My Vote is for #2

  128. DJ February 10, 2010 at 10:37 AM #

    #2 – love it!

  129. Beth February 10, 2010 at 10:46 AM #

    Both are cute, but my vote is for Video #2.

  130. mitzi February 10, 2010 at 10:58 AM #

    #1 gets my vote. while the scrabble letters, chalk board writing and cute kids were great in #2, it felt like that’s all you saw over and over and over again…

    #1 seemed to put more thought into matching up lyrics and action.

  131. Hevy February 10, 2010 at 11:08 AM #

    Number 2

  132. sw February 10, 2010 at 11:13 AM #

    voting for #2.

  133. Beth February 10, 2010 at 11:18 AM #

    #2 To Be Like Jesus. Great tempo, cute kids too. We loved it.

  134. Marie Celano February 10, 2010 at 11:29 AM #

    I vote for #2 It’s looks like lots of fun!

  135. Kathe February 10, 2010 at 11:42 AM #

    Both were very creative but my vote goes to video #2.

  136. Allyssa Holmes February 10, 2010 at 11:43 AM #

    My vote is for video #1!!!

  137. Emma February 10, 2010 at 12:00 PM #

    video number 2, very cute!

  138. Sara February 10, 2010 at 12:10 PM #

    My vote is on Video #2!

  139. Rachel February 10, 2010 at 12:28 PM #

    video #2! I like EVERYTHING about it!!!! Good job Abby, Jack, Charlie, and Estelle!

  140. Robert Wood February 10, 2010 at 12:38 PM #

    My wife and I both picked #2, although both are very well done.

  141. Reese February 10, 2010 at 12:56 PM #

    #2 has my vote. :)

  142. Sheila February 10, 2010 at 12:57 PM #

    I vote for the Cannon Family-second video…

    They’re related through a friend…gotta support family:)

  143. Matt Mason February 10, 2010 at 1:26 PM #

    Kids are awesome, so I loved both.

    My vote is for #2.

  144. Pat and Susan Allen February 10, 2010 at 1:39 PM #

    We vote for Video #2. WE want to be like Jesus too!

  145. Mary February 10, 2010 at 1:41 PM #

    I vote for video #2 – To Be Like Jesus.

  146. karen hevesy February 10, 2010 at 1:57 PM #

    My vote is for #2!

  147. Harry C February 10, 2010 at 2:39 PM #

    I think #2 is the best and the kids remind me of my family so long ago. Good work by the production company too. Mom Video Productions.

  148. Naomi February 10, 2010 at 2:44 PM #

    #1 gets my vote!

  149. jerri connellee February 10, 2010 at 2:50 PM #

    I have to go with video # 2-the children are wonderfully talented as well as beautiful! You can definitely see that they are raised in a Christ centered home. Mom did great too!

  150. June Sinclair February 10, 2010 at 3:25 PM #

    I vote for video#1. Glory to God.

  151. Aaron C. February 10, 2010 at 3:44 PM #

    My 2-year-old consistently said she liked video #1. So, it gets our vote.

  152. Lucy February 10, 2010 at 4:19 PM #

    I definately vote for #1!

  153. Emily Clancy February 10, 2010 at 4:29 PM #

    Love the creativity of #2! I think it shows a lot of thought as to how to convey the message of the song in a fun, but still polished, way!

  154. Melanie February 10, 2010 at 4:52 PM #

    Vote for #2!

  155. MARILYN February 10, 2010 at 5:16 PM #

    gotta go with #1 definately

  156. Rich Croce February 10, 2010 at 5:34 PM #

    Video #1 for me, I love the way the kids are depicted, and the way they seem to illustrate the lyrics…it was beautifully done!

  157. Pam February 10, 2010 at 6:56 PM #

    I vote for video #2! Very creative!

  158. Patti Parisi February 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM #

    I vote for video #2. The first time I saw this my heart was full of joy! What a wonderful job Abby and the children did on this video.
    Can you tell I am a very proud Aunt?

  159. Melanie February 10, 2010 at 7:08 PM #

    both were great! My vote is for #2 :)

  160. Jean and Evelyn February 10, 2010 at 9:34 PM #

    I like #1. Evelyn likes #2. Guess we cancel each other out. Both were great!

  161. Andrew K February 10, 2010 at 10:23 PM #

    Tough decision!

    I know that I preferred the song for the second one – that wasn’t hard. I think that influenced my choice of video, too.

    I’m going to vote for the second one – by a whisker.

  162. Tedd Cash February 10, 2010 at 10:23 PM #

    Number One has my vote! Those girls are really having a great time and enjoying themselves.

  163. Cindy Caton February 11, 2010 at 12:03 AM #

    While both videos are great, I vote for #1. Although the chalkboard was cute, the lyrics were easier to follow in #1. I see from a previous posting that Dad did a good job of editing. The actions of the children are natural, not staged, and fit well with the lyrics. Kids and adults can both relate to this one.

  164. Jen Messmer February 11, 2010 at 12:16 AM #

    #1 all the way…loved the song, loved the variety of scenes…

  165. Sarah February 11, 2010 at 1:38 AM #

    #1. Definitely. First of all, great song! And the children were acting out some of the lyrics without even knowing it. It was so precious!

  166. Milen Minchev February 11, 2010 at 3:21 AM #

    I like them both.
    However, since I have to make a choice, I will go for number one.
    Number one has my vote

  167. Mariela Katsova February 11, 2010 at 3:29 AM #

    Great songs, both of them, and the kids in the videos are soooooo cute!!!
    It is a tough decision indeed.
    My vote goes to number one, the song seems easier to remember. However, I do like them both.

  168. tammy g February 11, 2010 at 7:47 AM #

    I vote for #2. Love both songs though, will have them posted on my fb page as soon as I can get to it. God Bless the children, that they each be raised up to be like Jesus.

  169. Paula Saylor February 11, 2010 at 8:55 AM #

    My vote goes to Video #1, Gotta Wait, by Jonathan Ruth. Both are terrific, though!

  170. Sandy February 11, 2010 at 9:23 AM #

    No. 2, all the way, beautiful children, awesome editing.

  171. Shannon February 11, 2010 at 9:49 AM #

    After watching both of the videos with my kids….I asked them which one they liked the best!

    And the verdict is….video #1!!

  172. Beckie Hutchings February 11, 2010 at 9:50 AM #

    Both were darling, but Gotta Wait (video #1) has my vote.

  173. Sherri Brenneman-Bell February 11, 2010 at 9:51 AM #

    Video #1- Gotta Wait

  174. Becky February 11, 2010 at 10:08 AM #

    They are both good – but I’d have to go with video #2. Kids really did a great job acting out alot of the words or meaning of the song.

  175. Kristi February 11, 2010 at 11:22 AM #

    They are both adorable but my vote goes to #2. So precious!!!!

  176. Sally February 11, 2010 at 12:28 PM #

    Love #2. Children are beautiful and baby is precious. I can see that a lot of children will want to join in, dance, sing along, and learn about Jesus.

  177. Hayden February 11, 2010 at 1:13 PM #

    Gotta Wait- that’s my 4-yr old’s vote :)

  178. Michelle February 11, 2010 at 1:17 PM #

    I vote for #1. I like the free-form, natural style.

    @Jon & Mrs. C- great job filming & editing

    @all the kids in the videos- Wow! You really got my family engaged in these songs! Super job!

    @the people who compared which video had “cuter kids”- Bad form. Totally inappropriate.

  179. Taffy February 11, 2010 at 1:22 PM #

    #2 is the best … I love the children!

  180. Carrie Parisi February 11, 2010 at 1:52 PM #

    My vote is for #2….great video!

  181. Naomi February 11, 2010 at 2:51 PM #

    I vote for #1 !!!

  182. Chris P February 11, 2010 at 5:45 PM #

    Gotta keep it in the family. I vote Video # 2 – very well edited. Great Job Abby

    cousin Chris

  183. Thomas February 11, 2010 at 6:09 PM #

    Number 2! Better editing and better production concepts. The song was more upbeat and driving, and the drum fill was amazing.

  184. Bob Kauflin February 11, 2010 at 7:49 PM #

    With a little over 4 hours to go, the vote is 101-83, with Video #2 on top…Thanks for all the responses. Can Video #1 stage a rally?

  185. Jane Becker February 11, 2010 at 7:57 PM #

    I like #1

  186. Sarah E. February 11, 2010 at 8:07 PM #

    My vote is for Video #1

  187. DJ Ryan February 11, 2010 at 8:07 PM #

    #2 please!!! but they both are good!!

  188. Joey February 11, 2010 at 8:07 PM #

    Video #1!

  189. Leanne February 11, 2010 at 8:12 PM #

    Voting for video #2!

  190. WILLIAM MOLT February 11, 2010 at 8:12 PM #

    Number two for my granddaughter…!

  191. David Crabb February 11, 2010 at 8:16 PM #

    #1

  192. Beth February 11, 2010 at 8:19 PM #

    I’d say number 2. Both were fun, but 2 seemed more put together, a little more creative thought. I wanna do one!

  193. Judith February 11, 2010 at 8:24 PM #

    # 1 gets my vote. Great job on both!

  194. Patience & Joy February 11, 2010 at 8:26 PM #

    We liked #1…very easy to relate to. We have to wait a lot! :)

  195. susan Campbell February 11, 2010 at 8:30 PM #

    I can see why the second is popular. The song is catchy and the choreography is great. But I’m going with video #1 as my favorite. Kids are REALLY cute!!

  196. Mike L. February 11, 2010 at 8:37 PM #

    Definitely #2!!

  197. Nick February 11, 2010 at 8:39 PM #

    I like #2. The scrabble idea was cool and the kids seemed real not staged!

  198. JenS February 11, 2010 at 8:42 PM #

    #2!

  199. Jake February 11, 2010 at 8:59 PM #

    number 1

  200. Bonnie February 11, 2010 at 9:07 PM #

    I liked both but I have to put my vote on #1. The kiddos in both videos are adorable!

  201. Matt February 11, 2010 at 9:10 PM #

    #2!

  202. Kate February 11, 2010 at 9:15 PM #

    #2 gets my vote! I love the clever editing and the use of scrabble letters and writing on the chalkboard to reinforce the main points of the song. It reminded me more of a true music video…very polished! Great job!

  203. Liz Ney February 11, 2010 at 9:17 PM #

    Hands down video #1 Gotta Wait!

  204. Phil Mollohan February 11, 2010 at 9:19 PM #

    #2

  205. Quena February 11, 2010 at 9:28 PM #

    2

    But you might wanna consider a consolation prize, Bob–do you REALLY want to make those cute kids cry?

  206. Angela Arbogast February 11, 2010 at 9:43 PM #

    I vote for Video #1. They were both great, but I found the scenes in the first one to be quite poignant and heartwarming.

  207. Michelle February 11, 2010 at 9:43 PM #

    #1 – but it’s really close. They are both so good!!

  208. Chrissy Boyd February 11, 2010 at 9:55 PM #

    Definitely #1!

  209. Michael Boyd February 11, 2010 at 9:56 PM #

    I like #1 best, although both are good.

  210. Nickie February 11, 2010 at 10:10 PM #

    #2 the kids are soooo CUTE!! Mom did a GREAT job!!

  211. Roger February 11, 2010 at 10:12 PM #

    #2 – Cute kids, talented mommy, great pacing, very fun.

  212. Trillia February 11, 2010 at 10:34 PM #

    This was such a fun idea. I vote for number 1. I liked how it demonstrated the attitudes, situations, etc. from the song.

    I will say number 2 was really well done!!

    Two different songs- maybe they both could win. :)

  213. Lindsey February 11, 2010 at 10:45 PM #

    Number 2!! Go mama!

  214. Aunt Fran February 11, 2010 at 10:46 PM #

    You can’t get any cuter than #2.

  215. Uncle Gale February 11, 2010 at 10:49 PM #

    #2 without a doubt

  216. Matt February 11, 2010 at 10:50 PM #

    #1

  217. Noah Nehemiah February 11, 2010 at 10:52 PM #

    #2 is awesome!

  218. BrittanyGayle February 11, 2010 at 10:58 PM #

    all the way #2!

  219. Becky February 11, 2010 at 11:05 PM #

    I’m voting for number one! I liked the natural kid stuff and the brass section, not to mention the pots and pans and piano playing. #1

  220. Carolyn Ruth February 11, 2010 at 11:08 PM #

    I’m voting for #1!

  221. Ashlea D February 11, 2010 at 11:16 PM #

    Video 1!!!!

  222. Ronda Brill February 11, 2010 at 11:17 PM #

    My vote is for #1! Love it! :)

  223. beth February 11, 2010 at 11:25 PM #

    number one! CUTE KIDS :)

  224. Martin Everett February 11, 2010 at 11:27 PM #

    I vote for #1

  225. Charles Pierce February 11, 2010 at 11:31 PM #

    Definitely #1

  226. Amy February 11, 2010 at 11:33 PM #

    I think Video #1 is awesome!!! VERY KID FRIENDLY!!! the words to the song on the video make it very easy for the kids to learn and remember.

  227. Beverly February 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM #

    #1

  228. Kyle February 11, 2010 at 11:35 PM #

    Really Cool #1

  229. Douglas February 11, 2010 at 11:36 PM #

    I liked #1

  230. evan February 11, 2010 at 11:36 PM #

    numero uno.

  231. Louise February 11, 2010 at 11:38 PM #

    Definitely #1

  232. zach everett February 11, 2010 at 11:38 PM #

    #1 is the best

  233. Becky Campbell February 11, 2010 at 11:39 PM #

    #1. The instruments put it over the top for me.

  234. Kristopher February 11, 2010 at 11:39 PM #

    I vote for #1!

  235. AL February 11, 2010 at 11:43 PM #

    I vote for # 1

  236. Ann Marie February 11, 2010 at 11:46 PM #

    # 1

  237. Alexandra February 11, 2010 at 11:47 PM #

    My vote is for # 1

  238. Ann Marie February 11, 2010 at 11:51 PM #

    I vote for #1

  239. sara February 11, 2010 at 11:53 PM #

    #1

  240. Al February 12, 2010 at 12:02 AM #

    Number 1!

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