Posted in Faith, Good Stuff, music, Quotes, Worship on Jan 7th, 2011
He is jealous for me, Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree Bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy. When all of a sudden I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory, And I realize just how beautiful You are, And how great Your affections are for me. And O how [...]
Posted in Faith, Good Stuff, music, Quotes on Dec 20th, 2010
My favorite Christmas carol is “O Come O Come Emmanuel.” But a close second is this one based on a Longfellow poem. I was reminded of it recently by some fellow missionaries. I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good [...]
A few years ago, a friend gave me a worship cd by Brian and Jenn Johnson called “We Believe.” It is a live recording of original pieces that they wrote. I listened to it and really enjoyed it for awhile, but it got shelved as albums often due. Recently I rediscovered it and began listening [...]
Posted in Good Stuff, music on Sep 29th, 2009
There is a balance that many cannot strike when it comes to fully realizing and declaring our depraved nature, yet viewing this plight with optimism. Jason Gray, in his new album “Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue” strikes this balance. The consistent theme running through this album is that Jason is a sinner being healed. The [...]
Well, the new Hoots and Hellmouth cd arrived the other day. And it’s been in my car stereo ever since. I’m no music critic by any means. But these very talented musicians and songwriters know how to bring it. The layered lyrics and catchy chord changes with haunting harmony all combine to make this one [...]