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love your enemies: Saint Patrick’s Day edition
Lately I have been thinking that there has to be something I could learn from Saint Patrick’s Day other than how much Guinness someone with a fraction of Irish heritage feels the need to tell me they can chug down. I am neither Catholic nor Irish so my connection with this day has normally...
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a tattoo, a song, and a thought
Last week I helped a friend draw up a tattoo. I really like drawing things for people when they are based off of something awesome. If someone wants me to draw them a giraffe or some weird tribal thing I would probably decline, but I was lucky in this instance to be asked to draw something...
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Christmas on a Sunday? But…?
Once every 7 years or so, Christmas falls on a Sunday. Having gone to church myself every Sunday for far too long, you might think I deserve the day off. What’s it going to hurt if we just shut the doors and skip church for one Sunday anyway? Well, it will hurt Christmas, I tell you! I’m...
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music for reading
If you are anything like me then you enjoy music more than simply what is on the loud speaker at your local grocery store. I would say that unless I am sleeping I am usually listening to music. Now I don’t want to paint myself as a crazy only two sentences into this blog, so I will also say...
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Nerd Blog: HP7 and You.
It’s almost over; we will all soon graduate from Hogwarts and free ourselves of the Harry Potter craziness! Part 1 of it’s conclusion, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, has been our for a week now. A few months from now will usher in the new era of fantasy pop sagas when the last film...
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The Weight of Lies
I have been an Avett Brothers fan for while now, and the reason is the poetic nature of their lyrics. There is a genuine feeling to them that is really refreshing. If you have never heard of the Avett brothers, then i could describe them as a bluegrass/folk/indie. They are a really talented...
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great summer music releases from Tooth and Nail Records
So I am always on the look for some great rock and roll Christian bands, but this year has seemed somewhat lacking. It is almost as if 2008/2009 was the time for incredible rock albums with bands like Ivoryline and Oh Sleeper releasing heavy rock albums. Thankfully August was a very good...
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Psalms: Not Just For The Musically Gifted
Of all the books of the Bible, the book of Psalms is probably one of my favorites. Even before I was a musician or a singer, the words of the psalmists connected with me at a very basic level. You don’t need to have a music degree/ be able to play an instrument/or even be able to sing on...
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John Mark McMillan’s The Medicine - worship album review
In worship music what most people are searching for is authenticity. Most of us are looking for authentic personal responses to the grace and mercy that God has given us. Many times that can sound like loud stadium rock that rejoices, and sometimes it has a more intimate sound.
I have had the...
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New Heights = Great Summer Music
Well hello there nieghbor… Sorry I coundn’t resist, blame Mr. Rogers!
The weather has been beautiful, has it not!? With great sunny weather, draws in the need for good summer music! I believe they go hand in hand. If God has blessed us with a beautiful scenery, then we should ensure that we...
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