AprilApr 28 Saturday 07
A Parent's Love as an Image of God's Love
This post is exceptionally long, and you probably won't read it all. But it's from my heart, and I hope you'll take time to consider reading it.
Tonight as I was cleaning up the kitchen after dinner (something I do only once in a blue moon) and keeping an eye on Elena …
Christian Bloggers Network
Mark Kelly, the News and Editorial Director for Saddleback Church (Rick Warren's Church) is trying to start up a network of Christian bloggers. A lot of people were asked to complete a survey about how Christians are using their blogs for "ministry purposes" etc, it …
David Crowder Band's First Video: Foreverandever, Etc
The David Crowder Band made their first official music video! It is to "Foreverandever, Etc" from A Collision. It's got a sweet Dragonball Z, anime vibe to it. Check it out.
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To The Christians - Who Do You Hang Out With?
"Watch out! Beware the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod."
Jesus of Nazareth, The Christ. (As recorded by John Mark, Peter's companion)
Who do you spend your time with?
Why is it, when we talk about ways of "meeting 'the lost'" do we always …
Why The Squirrels In The David Crowder Band Video?
Thanks Chris for the back story on the squirrels in the David Crowder Band Video.
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I Am A Powerpop Punk Rocker
This is a profound realization for a man who spends a majority of his time playing "contemporary" "Chrisitian" "praise and worship" "music".
I took a blogthing quiz "What Kind Of Rocker Are You" and it told me I'm an Emo Rocker. The heck I am!!
Metallica, Face to …
The Violet Burning Tear It Up In Ames
Last night I had the distinct privilege of watching The Violet Burning play at a very small venue in Ames.
From their Web site:
"All my life I have been looking for light I cannot find within me."
This is not only a lyric from Drop-Dead, the latest record …
Seven Ways Christians Can Fall Victim to the Devil and Demons
In my studies for my message this week I came across seven ways the New Testament says believers can fall victim to the devil and to demons.
- Remaining angry with someone. (Ephesians 4:27)
- Not forgiving someone. (2 Corinthians 2:10-11)
- Being prideful. (Thinking more …
The Violet Burning: More
When they played last Wednesday at the Bali Satay House, they rocked harder than most bands I've seen there recently. This song came along, beginning with a hypnotic rhythm and beautiful guitar riffing. I thought it was an instrumental, interlude type piece, and then …
The Lone Strangers Rock VEISHEA
http://www.mattandnancy.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/fundingarmageddon.jpg' alt='Funding Armageddon' class=alignleft" />Last night's show was amazing. Thank you to everyone who stopped out. We got some pretty good press from a few of the judges. They gave fairly positive reviews to all the bands, which was nice, but ours were glowing. And for the record, we have been playing together …
Lone Strangers T-Shirts?
Would you buy a Lone Strangers T-Shirt?
How much would you pay for one? ($15?)
What color would you prefer?
This would be a limited edition, first run, titled "Armageddon" (or something like that).
I want my MTV
MTV's Web site is sweet. They just released a fast, clean, HTML+CSS site, a wonderful change from their Flash based behemoth, which really was a technical wonder, but really hard to use. I am totally digging the new version. Mad props to my favorite designer/dev, Dan …
Partial Birth Abortion Is Murder
And I am so glad the Supreme Court upheld it's ban.
I am tired and emotional, and not quite sure what to say, but feel that I must say something. Elena was on the floor, playing, generally being adorable, Nancy was in the chair behind me, catching up with Facebook, …