This is a disgusting little snippet that related really well to how our family felt this week..and a peek of what we went through..:)
Monday, April 30, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
thank you for the addiction....
http://www.offthewrist.com/frenzy1/FingerFrenzy.swf
and that is all i have to say about that.....
and 5.695 seconds...and I now realize that I have slowed down in my old age....
and that is all i have to say about that.....
and 5.695 seconds...and I now realize that I have slowed down in my old age....
Monday, April 23, 2007
this is some great stuff....
A friend of mine sent me this link to a blog I do not read on a regualr basis. The post was a good one, but I think I got as much out of the comments of the post.
http://www.jesuscreed.org/?p=2262#comments
It speaks of Music as being a spiritual discipline. I would have to agree.
Here are some of my favorite comments...
"I have always been moved by music, whether it’s the hymns I grew up on, classical sacred works (think Beethoven and Mozart), or modern worship. Music is an important part of my journey..."Comment by Allie — April 20, 2007 @ 8:36 am
"The connections being drawn here explain why the worship wars are so passionately wrestled over. It’s not wallpaper; it is the means by which people connect with God."
Comment by Rick L the Texan — April 20, 2007 @ 8:39 am
"Like other disciplines, I’d love it if this one were practiced at home even more than at church. I think it’s part of who we are intended to be as God’s people to be a “singing” people–and not just at our weekly gatherings. (We do have a whole book of songs in our scriptures.) .....I agree that there’s something about singing that seems to hit all the aspects of the greatest commandment at the same time–mind, heart, soul, strength. Do any other disciplines do that so well, and have this evangelistic “call” at the same time? I’m with the author, singing is a much bigger part of spiritual formation than we realize."
Comment by T— April 20, 2007 @ 9:11 am
"Western music (whether classical, jazz, or rock and roll) has roots in sacred music and Christian worship, even though these connections are largely forgotten. Why have Christians sung through the centuries? A proper understanding of sin and grace, I believe, demands a fundamental response in the human heart (jubilate, hosanna, lament, hallelujah), which is to say that theology EVOKES and REQUIRES song. There’s a reason Christians and Jews have sung the Psalms for 3,000 years. But I wonder: if we give up song — or relegate it to a few professionals — when, in other words, we have others do our singing for us — can we remain authentically Christian?" Comment by Darryl Tippens — April 20, 2007 @ 2:03 pm
There is much more great stuff in the post and comments, but one thing struck me as interesting. The Author makes the comment about how we are a "listening" generation. We are in search of the perfect sound quality, perfected vocals and perfect musical arrangements. I agree with all of those comments. I am not sure where the blame falls. I agree that there needs to be much more congregational singing. It is healthy for us to sing, to worship out loud. It is a way for us to respond to God. I think that Worship Leaders have failed to help congregations get back to the roots of worship. They have failed to lead people to a place of worship in their hearts. Worship leaders have made worship so easy for us that we don't have to sing. There is where we have failed.
I disagree that congregations everywhere are not singing. I think old and young are singing when they have a connection to the worship. Go to a Youth Workers Convention, there you will witness amazing congregational singing, whether it be very traditional "Morning has broken" contemplative worship lead by Jeff Johnson or "You are my joy" led by David Crowder. Oh yes, congregations are still singing...
http://www.jesuscreed.org/?p=2262#comments
It speaks of Music as being a spiritual discipline. I would have to agree.
Here are some of my favorite comments...
"I have always been moved by music, whether it’s the hymns I grew up on, classical sacred works (think Beethoven and Mozart), or modern worship. Music is an important part of my journey..."Comment by Allie — April 20, 2007 @ 8:36 am
"The connections being drawn here explain why the worship wars are so passionately wrestled over. It’s not wallpaper; it is the means by which people connect with God."
Comment by Rick L the Texan — April 20, 2007 @ 8:39 am
"Like other disciplines, I’d love it if this one were practiced at home even more than at church. I think it’s part of who we are intended to be as God’s people to be a “singing” people–and not just at our weekly gatherings. (We do have a whole book of songs in our scriptures.) .....I agree that there’s something about singing that seems to hit all the aspects of the greatest commandment at the same time–mind, heart, soul, strength. Do any other disciplines do that so well, and have this evangelistic “call” at the same time? I’m with the author, singing is a much bigger part of spiritual formation than we realize."
Comment by T— April 20, 2007 @ 9:11 am
"Western music (whether classical, jazz, or rock and roll) has roots in sacred music and Christian worship, even though these connections are largely forgotten. Why have Christians sung through the centuries? A proper understanding of sin and grace, I believe, demands a fundamental response in the human heart (jubilate, hosanna, lament, hallelujah), which is to say that theology EVOKES and REQUIRES song. There’s a reason Christians and Jews have sung the Psalms for 3,000 years. But I wonder: if we give up song — or relegate it to a few professionals — when, in other words, we have others do our singing for us — can we remain authentically Christian?" Comment by Darryl Tippens — April 20, 2007 @ 2:03 pm
There is much more great stuff in the post and comments, but one thing struck me as interesting. The Author makes the comment about how we are a "listening" generation. We are in search of the perfect sound quality, perfected vocals and perfect musical arrangements. I agree with all of those comments. I am not sure where the blame falls. I agree that there needs to be much more congregational singing. It is healthy for us to sing, to worship out loud. It is a way for us to respond to God. I think that Worship Leaders have failed to help congregations get back to the roots of worship. They have failed to lead people to a place of worship in their hearts. Worship leaders have made worship so easy for us that we don't have to sing. There is where we have failed.
I disagree that congregations everywhere are not singing. I think old and young are singing when they have a connection to the worship. Go to a Youth Workers Convention, there you will witness amazing congregational singing, whether it be very traditional "Morning has broken" contemplative worship lead by Jeff Johnson or "You are my joy" led by David Crowder. Oh yes, congregations are still singing...
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Ok...you have got to stop me...
| You Are Spider-Man |
 Quick and agile, you have killer instincts (literally). And that kind of makes up for the whole creepy spider thing. |
and again....someone....take me too lunch...
| 100 Years by Five for Fighting |
 "Every day's a new day... 15 there's still time for you Time to buy and time to choose Hey 15, there's never a wish better than this When you only got 100 years to live" 2004 was about thinking and reflecting - but isn't every year? |
This is what happens when i stay in my office for lunch....
| You Are 30 Years Old |
 Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax. |
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
