Since I was a freshmen in high school, I’ve loved Dan Fogelberg. (No, it wasn’t ALL hair metal…). Same Old Lang Syne and The Leader of the Band weren’t just songs on the radio–they were experiences. And years later, they still take me back to that freeze-frame moment they created. In fact, I’m a sap: [...]
It’s the story of a mother who gave birth to a son. And the son who holds the fate of the world in his hands. Her name is Sarah. Not Mary. I gotta admit, there’s only about two shows on television I watch with any commitment, so when the announcement came that my one-of-two favorite [...]
Over at The Refinery, there’s, hopefully, a great discussion brewing on the video below. It’s Unkle’s Rabbit in Your Headlights vid (sung by Thom York of Radiohead). It’s a little disturbing to watch, but the payoff at the end is fantastic. If you’re familiar at all with Thom Yorke, or Radiohead in general, you know [...]
If you know anything about me, you know that music continues to be a major part of my existence on this little rock. It can express more in 3.5 minutes than many evangelists I know. It can elevate, inspire, energize, …or bring tears. I don’t subscribe to the idea of ‘christian’ music vs. ‘secular’ [...]
While my iPod was running through some background music at work yesterday, my ears picked up on a little gem I didn't know I had. And it (gasp!) made me cry like a 14-year-old girl watching the last episode of Gilmore Girls. Once in a while, I run across art that moves me to tears. [...]
Today's quote is officially blognapped from my brother's site exactly one month and one day ago. I've been hanging on to this little gem, and today it becomes glaringly obvious that now is the day it is destined to be posted here (all you Calvinists will be pleased… ) No matter how corrupt, greedy, and [...]
Rise up. Gather 'round. Rock this place to the ground…and remember: it's better to burn out than fade away. At least that's the gospel according to Joe Elliot, lead singer for Def Leppard, arena big-hair rockers from across the pond that helped mold my young skull of mush when I was 14. Pyromania changed my [...]
Ahhhh….the smell of Monday. Triple espresso-laden venti mild java in my bloodstream. Some Eric Johnson on the iPod to remind me to practice more. And a little Fyodor Dostoyevsky to ease the brain back into gear: "Beauty is not only a terrible thing, it is also a mysterious thing. There God and [...]
If you haven't seen this video on my brother's blog…then go. Now. Even if you don't LOVE U2, this video will move you. Even if you don't love Green Day, this video is powerful. And, yes, if you ARE right with God and love both U2 and Green Day…you'll send me your [...]
Nope. Not Free Johnny Dangerously. Not Free Nelson Mandela. But Free Derek Webb. As in his new CD Mockingbird. It's free. Seriously. Derek is amazing. Perhaps, dare I say,… the Rich Mullins for a new generation. No gimmicks. No surprises. Well, there is ONE catch. You have to tell at least 5 people to [...]