What other people are saying...

I’ve always known that choosing to explore the intricacies of my faith in Christ would be a potential disconnection for many listeners. Yet, I’ve been compelled to do so, not out of a sense of obligation or to proselytize, but because when I’m honest with myself … I can’t escape how interesting, mysterious, and life-changing the whole thing is. I turn these things over in my mind and heart a lot, and the songs become a sort of tool or vehicle for me to flesh out what’s happening within. I do this as much for me as for the listener. I think to abandon this subject matter for the sake of being palatable to more listeners would be dishonest, both to myself and to them. I think it’s authenticity that people listen for first. I can connect with songs from Black Sabbath, The Sex Pistols, Prince, or Polyphonic Spree without being compelled to believe what they’re singing about. Yet, I’m compelled to listen because they’re believable.

Josh Garrels
Five Questions: Josh Garrels

image: workisnotajob.

I had a spiritually energizing lunch with a brother and long-time friend today.

And you know what...

I'm convinced God is up to something.

And He wants my family and I to join Him.

And get this...He desires for you to come along side of Him as well.

And it's not about a particular act or set of actions.

Nor is it about serving a particular group of people.

It's about knowing Christ in such a way that you can sense the Spirit's leading and join God's on-going story of redemption on this Earth.

It's about a relationship with Him.

A relationship that transcends all that you've been taught.

A relationship that transcends all that you've read.

A relationship that transcends all of the stuff that you feel compelled to participate in.

I claim it now, in the name of Jesus, for my family and I.

Won't you join us?

Praise God for this great work!

make a noise

This track is epic!
May it remind you today to "make a noise" with the light that you carry around inside you everyday; it could literally change someone's life.

And don't neglect finding your own voice.

Amazing artist who is new to me -- Australian Paul Dempsey. Found through NoiseTrade, the best kept secret in the [nu]music business.

This is my unconventional way of saying Happy Mother's Day to my wife. Hope this puts a smile on your face, Ang! I honestly cannot express in words the amount of respect I have for you and your role as mother to our son. You wear motherhood well, and fill me with pride in the process.

Love you, babe.

Deus amou tanto o mundo...

Bernard M. Deschler

Olorun Feron Aiye tobe...

Photo: Tim Beck

Inspiration

Currently Reading
God Guides . Mary Geegh
This is not a book that tells one story from beginning to end, in the traditional sense. Rather, it's a collection of true stories, from Geegh's 38 years as a missionary in India, that tells of the power of Christ, as one submits to His leading through the "art" of listening prayer. It's a rather simple idea, yet so profound in its effect. I'm excited (and convicted at the same time) to begin this art; this method of strengthing my communion with my Creator. Highly recommended.

Currently Listening To
Peter Bradley Adams . I Cannot Settle Down - Sampler
A long-time reader of this blog would know that music is one of the major ways in which I believe the truths of God are impressed upon my heart. That being said, I'm always on the lookout (although not as actively as I once was) for that next artist or song that portrays such truth. I grabbed this sampler for free from NoiseTrade. If you don't know NoiseTrade, you should. And while I like all of the songs, there are two or three that just completely stop you in your tracks. They are just so beautiful, both the vocals and instrumentation, but yet very simple. Combine that with honest songwriting, and you've got me listening to these tracks on repeat for days on end.

Current Life Quote
"Accept His love for others, and His love from others, then His miracles can happen. For it is really Christ in others who reaches out to us."

-Mary Geegh

Audio«»Visual

LABYRINTH
salt
10.5' x 36'
Motoi Yamamoto

Javier Navarrete - Long, Long Time Ago [follow link to MP3]