Month: December 2005

Christmas is Nuts

What I’m listening to: James Taylor Live, Disc 2 So, to only have three family Christmas events to attend isn’t so bad. I’m fortunate to have any family at all to spend the holidays with. On my dad’s side, I have lots of cousins… Continue Reading “Christmas is Nuts”

Boys vs. Girls

What I’m listening to: Happy Christmas Vol. 2 (Which was the best version of You’re A Mean One Mr Grinch on it I’ve ever heard.) I never much enjoyed hanging out with girls when I was younger. Too much drama. The backstabbing, petty, mean-girl… Continue Reading “Boys vs. Girls”

The Bleak Mid-Winter

What I’m listening to: First Call’s Beyond December In the bleak mid-winter, the frosty wind did moan The earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone Snow had fallen softly, snow on snow on snow In the bleak mid-winter, oh so long ago… Continue Reading “The Bleak Mid-Winter”

I Called It

Well, not exactly. But still, did I not say? Did I not claim that Matt Dillon’s performance was incredible? His Gloden Globe nomination is well deserved. Perhaps this will redeem this previous missteps of tasteless comedy and raunchy teen flicks. (However, I always liked… Continue Reading “I Called It”

The Silence of Adam

What I’m listening to: Harry Connick’s Harry for the Holidays I have not read the book that bears the same title as my post. But the book and it’s topic recently came up in a conversation with some friends. However, the basic premise of… Continue Reading “The Silence of Adam”

Of College and Painful Memories

What I’m listening to: City on a Hill I’ll be the first to admit – I’m lousy at keeping in touch with people. The electronic age has certainly helped in this endeavor. It’s easy to shoot a quick email to an old roommate just… Continue Reading “Of College and Painful Memories”

Authentic

What I’m listening to: My Restoration mix Five Qualities of an Effective Worship Leader (by Lamar Boschman)1.) Knowledge of God (Have a large view of God) 2.) A Heart Shaped by Worship (Be a worshiper in private)3.) Intuitiveness (Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit is… Continue Reading “Authentic”