SongList 5.25.08

Patrick spoke about new life, through Admitting that we need Him, by Believing in Him and Committing to Him. A heavy subject weekend. Spoke of Nicodemus who asked about the whole being born again thing. Was he serious when he asked Jesus if he had to go back into his mothers womb? I guess with Jesus' miracles going on, he thought it would be possible.

"I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." John 3:3

Jesus offers us a fresh start, a new life, a path into His kingdom here on earth.

Songs:
"Let the Praises Ring" Lincoln Brewster
"Sing to The King"- Billy Foote
"Everlasting God" - Chris Tomlin
"You Are God Alone" - Phillips and Dean
"All Who are Thirsty" - Kutless

Thank you God for the musicians YOU provide to offer their gift to you. Thanks to Joel:drummer, Jamie:guitarist, Chuck: guitarist, Sid:bass...THANK YOU!!

Songlist: 5.18.08

The Chronicles of the Kingdom- began at Bridges. We were all reminded on how we should Christians first in doing whatever it is we do. I am a Christian who is a musician, not the other way around. The kingdom lives within me as I accept Christ and die to myself and let Him reign in me. It a daily cross and realm I live for.

Let God Arise- Chris Tomlin
Not To Us- Chris Tomllin
Mighty to Save- Hillsong
Most High- Hillsong
You Are God Alone- Phillis & Dean

I'm So Vain...sometimes

It's Sunday morning 15 minutes before service. There I am feeling nervous as I do every Sunday. Fixing my mohawk and my collar making sure I'm all pretty. Then I it really hit me, it is not about me. I turned my glance away from the mirror and walked. No more me,cause even when I look at me, I can put me down. But God loves me for who I am, knows my innermost part of my heart. Probably parts I don't even know about. Romans 8 reminds me of the amazing grace and love God has for his children. The great love He has for me. Every day I am grateful and reminded of His kindness and greatness. He loves me...He loves me....He loves us. That's amazing.

Here's a picture of my princess. Oh how much I love her....oh how much more He loves me!

what's going on in the world?

What's going on in the world? Earthquakes in China, children killing children, and children starving all over the world. There are so many tough things happening.

So I ask myself what are we doing about it or what can we do about it?
Then wonder how guilty I should feel when I flip a switch and there is light, when I turn on hot water to shower, when I sit next to a pool drinking a virgin colada? These are the questions I ask myself.

I am challenged and wonder if I sacrifice enough to make a change in this world. There are countless testimonies of friends who are just awesome. Just recently I met a humble man who adopted 2 children (his gifts) from China, one has a blood disease and the other had a stroke and lost use to his whole right side, and now recovering. These new parents not only decided to care for children who were strangers, but children who were not healthy and needed to be loved. They are my present day heroes. They've now sacrificed their whole life to make a positive change in these 2 lives. Hat off to them!!

Boy, is this a challenge for me. I pray that God may show us as a family to value every moment and everyday and to see what God is calling us to do to bring Him to life in those around us. Even though there is pain and hurt in this world, there is love and hope to all through His church. I'll continue my journey, seeking God's call for our life, without losing hope!

Psalm 31:24 NIV
"Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD."

5.4.08 Songlist

There were some sound anomalies going on Sunday morning. In the midst of all that I'm so glad God always shows up. I thank Jimmy and Boris from Winston Salem First who faithfully serve in our worship ministry monthly. They are strong warriors and great example of Kingdom minded people.

Salvation is Here
All Because
Let Me Sing
Yearn
Sweetly Broken