July 18, 2008
We just finished up yet another incredible week at at Edge Camp, and once again God proved himself faithful by showing up and changing lives as usual. One of the highlights this year was the musical contribution made by Nashville singer/songwriter, Andy Davis. Enjoy one of my favorite music videos of all time below. More Edge Camp stories to come soon.
July 10, 2008
I was a freshman at Lamar University when I first heard Linkin Park. I was getting a ride home from basketball practice with a teammate. He fired up his SUV, the radio kicked on, and I was attacked by an aggressive blend of rock/rap that was completely different from anything I’d heard before. For roughly the next 5 years it was rare for me to lift weights without a playlist containing a handful of Linkin Park songs blaring in my headphones.
Since my first listen back in 2001, the guys of Linkin Park of evolved as musicians and people quite a bit, no longer just pumping out angry work-out music. This fact is clearly seen in the music video for their 2007 single, “What I’ve Done.” The video gives a glimpse of LP’s growth as a band, while simultaneously illustrating one of the central truths of human existence; we are capable of horrible things, and ALL of us need someone to wipe our slate clean. (more…)
July 6, 2008
This summer in Crowded House we are doing a series called “Engage,” taking an in-depth look at the media we encounter, and seeing what we learn about ourselves and the culture we live in daily. I’ve decided to post a mini-series of blogs with the name “Engage” to point to some examples of music, television, and film that create potential common ground for Christ and Gospel-centered conversations.
The first installment comes courtesy of up-and-coming musician, Brett Dennen. Check out his moving music video, “Ain’t No Reason” below. (more…)
July 3, 2008
My brother, Ken just sent me this video. For the second time in as many days I found myself nearly in tears in front of my computer.
I think my cardboard testimony would look like this:
Side 1: Lustful, proud, lying Church kid
Side 2: Jesus Lover & Gospel Proclaimer
I encourage you to post a comment. Let’s inspire each other with honesty. Who were you before you gave your life to Jesus, and who are you now?
What’s your cardboard testimony?
What would be on your sign?
July 2, 2008
I just rediscovered this video. It stopped me in my tracks, just like the first time. It’s written by Jimmy Needham. Just watch it. It will be the best minute and 26 seconds of your day.
July 2, 2008
Well, I write this from the stands of the Campbell Center, an arena in North Houston, where myself and about 1,100 others have gathered to be be sworn in as American citizens. After over 15 years of procrastination I have finally jumped through the hoops, and folowing a brief ceremony will be a full-fledged American. (more…)
June 29, 2008
I apologize for my absence as of late. The summer has been flying by as usual, filled with spectacular examples of God’s faithfulness and ability to use jacked up kids from the suburbs to accomplish his perfect will in the world. Allow me to bring you up to speed: (more…)
June 3, 2008
As someone who hopes to pursue his master’s in the not-so-distant future, I have spent a lot of time researching different seminaries and divinity schools. During a recent google search I came across some interesting info about some “almost theologians” I never would have guessed. (more…)
May 20, 2008
I once read that “A little science can take man away from God. A lot of science brings him back.” The video clip below is great evidence of the latter part of that quote. One of my students sent this to me tonight, and it was a well-timed blessing.
Never doubt your worth: You’re fearfully and wonderfully made.
Never doubt your father: In him all things hold together.
The laminin tells us so.
May 16, 2008
I recently found a way to have all my sermon videos online for your viewing pleasure in a way that doesn’t require you to download the files (which are pretty large). Just click here. Bookmark it, because I’ll be updating the page whenever we record another sermon. Check out the most recent one under “Harvest Misc.” I had the privellege of speaking on Mother’s Day with my own mom in town from Atlanta. Love ya, mom…and Happy Belated Mother’s Day to all the other mommas out there. More posts to come soon!
