Saturday, June 27, 2009
(JOY of my heart)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Go Brewers!
Aaron and the brothers took their Dad to Milwaukee this week for a game.
Happy Father's Day!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Daniel Does it Again:
We went swimming at the lake yesterday, and today Daniel has a few red spots on his legs and arms.
I told him, "Daniel, I think you got chiggers from swimming yesterday." And after explaining what that was, he exclaimed,
"Oh, GOOD! I thought they were CHICKEN POTS!"
I told him, "Daniel, I think you got chiggers from swimming yesterday." And after explaining what that was, he exclaimed,
"Oh, GOOD! I thought they were CHICKEN POTS!"
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Never Shaken
Did anyone else happen to catch this?
The History Channel did a program called "Exodus Decoded" where some smart dudes with English accents came up with scientific explanations for every one of the ten plagues of Egypt.
Apparently, the massive volcanic explosion on the island of Santorini explains each and every plague in one way or another and geological research proves that each plague did, in fact, take place.
It was fascinating to watch scientists neatly explain each plague, and I won't go into all the details here, but I was left with the question -- Do all these findings leave God out of the equation?
Absolutely not! God can manipulate nature to create any effect He wants! It's still a fantastic demonstration of God's power.
I love it when science proves biblical accounts!
The History Channel did a program called "Exodus Decoded" where some smart dudes with English accents came up with scientific explanations for every one of the ten plagues of Egypt.
Apparently, the massive volcanic explosion on the island of Santorini explains each and every plague in one way or another and geological research proves that each plague did, in fact, take place.
It was fascinating to watch scientists neatly explain each plague, and I won't go into all the details here, but I was left with the question -- Do all these findings leave God out of the equation?
Absolutely not! God can manipulate nature to create any effect He wants! It's still a fantastic demonstration of God's power.
I love it when science proves biblical accounts!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Freedom and Flip-Flops
Over his Cheerios this morning, Daniel asked me,
"Do we live in a free country, Mom?"
I smiled and said, "Yes, Daniel, we live in a free country." (Daddy might have a few extra comments about that, but nonetheless....)
I added, "We are very thankful we live in America, because some countries aren't free."
"YEAH, Like ALASKA!!" Daniel exclaimed.
I reassured him that Alaska was part of the United States, so although it was far away and pretty cold, it was still free.
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We were watching The Prince of Egypt a couple of nights ago, that excellent movie about the life of Moses. Jonathan was riveted during the scene where Moses encounters God through the burning bush. Moses removes his sandals as God tells him he's standing on holy ground.
It's a breathtaking scene of God's power. Moses weeps when he realizes WHO he's just spoken with there in the desert.
The kids were silent and still as they watched Moses turn around to walk back to his flock of sheep. Suddenly, Jonathan sat straight up in my lap, looked at me and asked loudly,
"WHAT ABOUT HIS FLIP-FLOPS???"
"Do we live in a free country, Mom?"
I smiled and said, "Yes, Daniel, we live in a free country." (Daddy might have a few extra comments about that, but nonetheless....)
I added, "We are very thankful we live in America, because some countries aren't free."
"YEAH, Like ALASKA!!" Daniel exclaimed.
I reassured him that Alaska was part of the United States, so although it was far away and pretty cold, it was still free.
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We were watching The Prince of Egypt a couple of nights ago, that excellent movie about the life of Moses. Jonathan was riveted during the scene where Moses encounters God through the burning bush. Moses removes his sandals as God tells him he's standing on holy ground.
It's a breathtaking scene of God's power. Moses weeps when he realizes WHO he's just spoken with there in the desert.
The kids were silent and still as they watched Moses turn around to walk back to his flock of sheep. Suddenly, Jonathan sat straight up in my lap, looked at me and asked loudly,
"WHAT ABOUT HIS FLIP-FLOPS???"
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Because I Care About Your Music Selections AND because you can never have too many exclamation points!!!
Here are my most recent enjoyable itunes downloads!!
I'd love to be cool and include pictures and links to it all, but you'll just have to do that yourself. I apologize.
First of all - I have enjoyed a couple new worship leaders, Kim Walker and Misty Edwards. Kim's album, "Here is My Song" is so...jubilant. I know no other word to accurately describe it. My favorite song is "Open Up Heaven" and how after certain lines, she goes "HA!" -- like she can't contain her joy.
Between selections, she does these "Spontaneous Songs" (and actually titles them that) where she kind of ad-libs her way through a few minutes of worship. These are a little repetitive, but cool, nonetheless.
Misty Edwards is more mellow and haunting on the songs that I have - "You Won't Relent" "Lovesick" and "My Soul Longs For You" -- she's got a cool smooth voice with a little edge.
Of course, if you haven't downloaded any Israel Houghton lately, COME ON!! I love his fresh urban sound! "The Power of One" CD is fabulous, but if you only want a couple of songs, get "Just Wanna Say" and "You Found Me" (this one has an awesome appearance by my boy, tobymac) Or if you want a great worship song, get "I Receive" or "My Tribute Medley"
Travis Cottrell has a new LIVE album out called "Jesus Saves". I have fallen hard for the song "Mercy Seat" which is about the most powerful worship song I've heard in a long time. I wish I could figure out who's singing it on his album, she's amazing! I met Travis at a Vocal Camp in Nashville in 1992, when he was just a kid in glasses, writing songs. Now he leads worship for Beth Moore! Good grief! Cindy Morgan also makes an appearance on this album with one of my favorite oldie goldies, "Praise the King".
Okay, one more. For something different and fun, go get Sara Bareilles live album "Between the Lines" -- I love her voice and piano on this. She also has an exclusive itunes song, the old Peter Gabriel song, "In Your Eyes" that she does an incredible interpretation of here. I also love the studio version of "Gravity" from her album "Little Voice".
Oh, oh, I almost forgot!! Christy Nockels just came out with "Life Light Up" - her first solo album! Most underrated female vocalist in Christian Contemporary Music, right THAR.
Alright, I'm almost done. The last song I have to recommend is "Beautiful" by Kari Jobe. A gorgeous, haunting worship song that captivates me everytime I hear it.
Happy Listening!
I'd love to be cool and include pictures and links to it all, but you'll just have to do that yourself. I apologize.
First of all - I have enjoyed a couple new worship leaders, Kim Walker and Misty Edwards. Kim's album, "Here is My Song" is so...jubilant. I know no other word to accurately describe it. My favorite song is "Open Up Heaven" and how after certain lines, she goes "HA!" -- like she can't contain her joy.
Between selections, she does these "Spontaneous Songs" (and actually titles them that) where she kind of ad-libs her way through a few minutes of worship. These are a little repetitive, but cool, nonetheless.
Misty Edwards is more mellow and haunting on the songs that I have - "You Won't Relent" "Lovesick" and "My Soul Longs For You" -- she's got a cool smooth voice with a little edge.
Of course, if you haven't downloaded any Israel Houghton lately, COME ON!! I love his fresh urban sound! "The Power of One" CD is fabulous, but if you only want a couple of songs, get "Just Wanna Say" and "You Found Me" (this one has an awesome appearance by my boy, tobymac) Or if you want a great worship song, get "I Receive" or "My Tribute Medley"
Travis Cottrell has a new LIVE album out called "Jesus Saves". I have fallen hard for the song "Mercy Seat" which is about the most powerful worship song I've heard in a long time. I wish I could figure out who's singing it on his album, she's amazing! I met Travis at a Vocal Camp in Nashville in 1992, when he was just a kid in glasses, writing songs. Now he leads worship for Beth Moore! Good grief! Cindy Morgan also makes an appearance on this album with one of my favorite oldie goldies, "Praise the King".
Okay, one more. For something different and fun, go get Sara Bareilles live album "Between the Lines" -- I love her voice and piano on this. She also has an exclusive itunes song, the old Peter Gabriel song, "In Your Eyes" that she does an incredible interpretation of here. I also love the studio version of "Gravity" from her album "Little Voice".
Oh, oh, I almost forgot!! Christy Nockels just came out with "Life Light Up" - her first solo album! Most underrated female vocalist in Christian Contemporary Music, right THAR.
Alright, I'm almost done. The last song I have to recommend is "Beautiful" by Kari Jobe. A gorgeous, haunting worship song that captivates me everytime I hear it.
Happy Listening!
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