Sunday Music: “Nothing But the Blood–Drum Special” by World Outreach Church & Stik Yard

Wow!  You’ve never heard this old hymn performed like this.  Mesmerizing.

Make sure you watch it all the way to the end.  The last minute is spectacular.

Hope you enjoy it and your Sunday!

 

And thanks to Brenda, a friend, for sending this along to me.

 

Do you have a favorite music video?

 

Living Your Passion Everyday

Writing this blog challenges me like few other ventures.  My emotions battle constantly.

Some days I feel elated.  Sometimes I want to quit. [Read more…]

Quote of the Week by C.S. Lewis

 

“Indeed, if we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak.”

 

Simply worth pondering.  I have.

Do you have a favorite quote you would like to share?

Why I Find Church Frustrating

Frankly, I find going to church pretty frustrating.  I didn’t go anywhere for four years after the church we attended melted down.  Just couldn’t motivate myself to go back.

I find most churches seem irrelevant. [Read more…]

Sunday Music: “Mighty to Save” by Kari Jobe

This video was filmed at the Easter Services of Saddleback Church held in Angel’s Stadium.

The music interlaced with the baptisms brings a special warmth.

Hope you enjoy it and have a blessed Easter.

He is risen!

 

 

If you have a favorite music video or song please share it.

 

How to Build the Foundation for an Extraordinary Life

I find life confusing at times.  And often my spiritual life.

So I read spiritual gurus.  But I find most write primarily out of their experience?  Even popular Christian writers.

No doubt their discoveries have helped them personally and sometimes are quite insightful.  But they don’t necessarily work for everyone all the time.

I can head off on their trail and sometimes hit a dead end because we’re just wired up differently. [Read more…]

Quote by Maya Angelou

 

“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.”

 

A great reminder that even if we want to think the best of others sometimes we just need to stop and be wise.

 

Do you have a meaningful quote that has helped you?

 

How to Release Confidence

Do you ever feel like the world constantly bombards us with, “You’re just not good enough.”

I mean parents tell their kids, “If only you were more gifted.”

In school the in-group says, “You’re just not cool enough.”

Prestigious colleges say, “You’re not smart enough.”

Then as adults somehow the car we drive, the house we live in, the vacations we take, “Well they’re just not trendy enough.” [Read more…]

Sunday Music: “You Are Loved” by Josh Groban

What a beautiful reminder that no matter how alone you may feel you are still loved by the one who is love.

I hope this brightens your Sunday.

 

 

Do you have a favorite music video?

 

Finding Peace Even When You Doubt

There was a time I lived far away from God.

I mean I hoped he existed.  When I was in a jam I’d pray.  Kind of hedging my bets.

But I really didn’t know for sure.  Other than weddings I frankly had no interest in going to church.

I was living my life the way I wanted.  Fast and furious in a fraternity.  I really didn’t want God interrupting that.

But I also felt an emptiness deep inside.  Never could stop running.  Had only fleeting moments of peace. [Read more…]