This morning, I woke up with intense sinus pressure and pain. In my groggy state, the remedy that immediately entered my mind was a bit extreme. I thought, ‘Perhaps drilling holes just above my eye sockets would release the pressure and grant me relief.’ Of course, my vague memories of high school health class and [...]
Archive for March, 2008
“…If we truly love Christ, we shall care for those who are loved by Him. Those who are dear to Him will be dear to us. Let us then look upon it not as a duty but as a privilege to relieve the poor of the Lord’s flock—remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, ‘Inasmuch [...]
Rising above the despair and din Of this chaotic world I’m living in, I hear your sweet, melodic love song, Floating, seemingly unaffected by The cares and concerns, the worries and whys, And my heart begins to sing along. Hovering above the world’s commotion Stirring my heart strings, evoking emotion, Your [...]
I found this amazing website awhile back, but re-found it recently. It’s called Friend of Missional. It’s really good stuff, so I’m passing it onto you.
Last night, I finished reading the Old Testament for my OT Survey Course. I found the excercise to be very edifying and encouraging. I still have one more exam on the Old Testament. This morning, I started reading my New Testament Survey. Looking forward to learning more. Tomorrow I get my hair cut. And then we [...]
There are several people who I know personally that I really look up to spiritually. They seem to have their fellowship and communion with the Lord on a heavenly plain. And then they are humble and gracious enough to bring the fruit of their devotion down to the rest of us. Philip Manthey (my dad) and Phil [...]
even though…
Posted in Scripture on Mar 11th, 2008
Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God [...]
Leonard Cohen
Posted in Life on Mar 10th, 2008
I think it’s kind of interesting that I posted earlier today about my love of my recently acquired The Essential Leonard Cohen. Today, the poet/singer/songwriter will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here is a well-written article with some background. Congratulations, sir. ***update*** here‘s the link to the induction
in my cd player
Posted in Life on Mar 10th, 2008
Well, I’ve been listening to Leonard Cohen‘s cd The Essential…and loving it! I guess what sparked my renewed interest in this poet/singer/songwriter was Jason Castro’s version of Mr. Cohen’s most covered song, “Hallelujah.” I think I first heard Jason Cale’s version of the song in Shrek, and loved it ever since. Anyway, Mr. Cohen’s gift with words [...]
Life, what a vast array, Of emotions, Some held at bay, Some carried away, Apathy and devotion. Life, seemingly alone, Solitary, Sentiments unique, Playing hide-and-seek Guarded, careful, wary. Life, in community, Unique accord, Conflict, unity, Band of refugees, Bound by a three-fold cord. Life, comfortably insane, Universal, Exciting and mundane, Intense joy, deep pain, Prone [...]