November 2011
32 posts
“All things considered, we still have to add the following observations:...”
– James S. Cutsinger
#Hashtags #Unity
Today in my usual nonsensical musings whilst driving to make a delivery to a VERY special person (you know who you are), I began to think about our use of hash-tags within the realm of social networking. I tend to lean towards the theory (I am not sure if it is my own) that this hash-tag hullaballoo points to a desire that all creatures find within themselves, humanity in particular. This...
New Love
I have been ruminating over the Love that Christ taught and is. When reading the words, “To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either”, I feel as if this kind of Love penetrates even the hardest of hearts. Loving your friends is quite normal, but loving those that hate you, that would have you...
Blessings.
Why We Need to Read Scripture Daily
by St. John Chrysostom
I also always entreat you, and do not cease entreating you, not only to pay attention here to what I say, but also when you are at home, to persevere continually in reading the divine Scriptures. When I have been with each of you in private, I have not stopped giving you the same advice. Do not let anyone say to me those vain words,...
Stephen Altrogge
So you finally learned to play the guitar and now you’re wondering, “How do I write a truly awful worship song?”
You’ve come to the right place my friend. Here are some sure fire ways to write a truly horrible worship song.
Recycle A Love Song.
Write a song for your girlfriend. When she breaks up with you, convert it into a worship song. Be sure to change all uses of “girl” or “baby”.
Use Time...
Email I Received Today
I think it is absolutely right:
Teenagers Losing the Gospel The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill recently instituted a new minor for its students: “Christianity and Culture.” Sociologist Christian Smith,1 the faculty member who spearheaded the change, indicated that the “program is neither ‘devotional nor antagonistic’ toward Christianity.” It operates under the assumption that...
Psalmody
Psalm 25 was the psalm this morning in the Common Book of Prayer.
Almost every time I read the Psalms, it hurts. Not in a bad way. I have come to the conclusion that it is because of the Beauty (Christ Himself) that floods my heart with every verse. Sometimes you see something so beautiful that it hurts. Most of the chapters are cries of desperation for the mercy of God. There is this deep,...
