This week I'm praying a new prayer for myself - "Jesus, restore my simplicity." It's not a prayer about being to materialistic (though I'm sure I am) or too busy (I know I am). No, this is a prayer about my faith. Restore the child-likeness of my faith, restore the ability to be amazed without … Continue reading Lord, Restore my Simplicity
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Two Very Different ‘O Come’ Songs
Take a moment and listen to these two wonderful Christmas songs.David Crowder Band, "O Come O Come Emmanuel" https://www.youtube.com/embed/FKe0IbdI87g Justin McRoberts, "Come all ye Faithful" (you're lucky, I almost posted the Stryper version of his carol!) https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xg_A7Y5Bmis These two songs were a part of the last Connexion of the fall semester when Bob preached the … Continue reading Two Very Different ‘O Come’ Songs
Piper is Wrong!
Earlier today (11/17/12) John Piper, a theologian/pastor I respect immensely, tweeted: "If you're not living by the joy of the Holy Spirit the only category you have for spiritual disciplines is legalism." I think Piper is wrong on this. I don't make a habit of calling out pastor's/theologians when I disagree with them. And let … Continue reading Piper is Wrong!
Jonah Study #2, A Revealing Roll of the Dice
In the first study of Jonah we were introduced to a prophet who was willing to proclaim God's blessings on Israel but not on the pagan Nineveh. Having received his call to go east to the capital of the Assyrian empire, Jonah runs west instead. This second study looks at Jonah 1:4-17. These verses record … Continue reading Jonah Study #2, A Revealing Roll of the Dice
“Strong Enough,” by Apocalyptica
"Strong Enough", by Apocalyptica featuring Brent Smith on 7th Symphony https://www.youtube.com/embed/AlZuqUTgcss Cellos and heavy metal? Yep, that's Apocalyptica . At first, many thought Apocalyptica was meant to be a parody of metal music. But, well, they rock - and they've got some great singers to sing with them, especially on the last album 7th Symphony. … Continue reading “Strong Enough,” by Apocalyptica
God Entranced 