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Reteaching Beauty

I heard David Bazan (of Pedro the Lion fame) speak about Galway Kinnell. I respect Bazan’s songwriting and figured I should read what he was reading. Just a few minutes ago, I finally acted on that notion and I am blown away. I have lots of thoughts and grand notions about things to write and all [...]

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Sundance: In Short, In Pictures, In Movies

AKA, what did I learn and/or experience in Park City, Utah at the Sundance Film Festival. In short: Watch the black & white screen Make things seem so much simpler “They say if you’re not confused, you’re not thinking enough.” Hogan from Little Birds. My head is hanging low I hear the sounds of victory [...]

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Max Lucado – Out Live Your Life

Max Lucado – Out Live Your Life

This was the first time I have ever read anything by Max Lucado, besides the occasional tweet anyway. I really didn’t know what to expect. Sure, I’d heard a few of his UpWords radio devotionals, but I really didn’t know much about his body of work. Truth be told, I probably would be in the [...]

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Amazing Grace (The Lost & Found Version)

Amazing Grace is probably the most recognizable sacred songs of all time.  There are many different versions of the song. It’s played at all types of gatherings, whether it be worship services, funerals, during intense battle scenes, and more.  There’s even been a major motion picture about the song, but it’s amazing how little most [...]

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I’m On A Boat (with Logic and Janis Joplin)

There’s a story that illustrates one’s personality or temperament perfectly and is simplistic in nature.  Using the idea of going on a boat ride, these are the basic personalities: Stability = An “S” wants to make sure we have maps, GPS, a plan to get there, a place to stay, and a complete itinerary once [...]

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