So big news of the “yet to be released” new iPhone being left for people to find and share about on the internet so Apple has some buzz going on lost in a bar, and Gizmodo has all the specs here (it looks lovely).
Oh, and ht to dave for turning me to this gem of a video.
These guys make me want to DJ again (with my dirty old vans, ha).
So my daughter has iCarly, the Mickey House “Hot Dog” song, and “Jesus Loves Me” on lock down.
She can sing ‘em on demand.
But she won’t let us film her singing ‘em. Arrrrgggh.
Doesn’t she know she can be an internet sensation?!?
Doesn’t she understand she’s gonna have to support mommy & daddy one day?
Kidding (sort of).
Maybe I need to teach her some Jason Mraz…
I don’t not have the means, know how, or time to do something like this…
But I will note that I think about ridiculous ideas & concepts like this all the time.
Waiting for a private donor to show up and explain all my ideas. The church would be turned on it’s head (in a good way).
What have you been dreaming that needs to come to reality?
About six months ago I was cleaning out some boxes and found a regrettable disc buried deep in the clutter. I’m sorry Bobby Brown, but I’ve now since thrown away your CD, “Don’t Be Cruel.” It wasn’t cruel to me back then, but now- my ears just can’t take it. I’ve grown, my music catalog has grown. I’m not the same love drunk teenager I once was. I had to lay you to rest (and I’m better for it).
I brought this unfortunate incident up to some friends and began the dialog of “If our personal music changes, evolves, and gets refreshed over time… Do you think our worship to God in song also changes?” I think this is a great thought. I would answer yes. If you are singing the same thing to God you sang to him 20 years ago- it’s time to move on.
Yeah, you can revisit it from time to time, but it’s time to get a new song. The Bible even talks about this idea… In Psalm 33, verse 3, the writer encourages us to, “Sing to Him a new song, play skillfully, shout for joy.” The play skillfully idea of being excellent and having great musicians is another post entirely, but let’s embrace this encouragement to “sing to Him a new song.”
The musicians that have been at God’s church at Forefront have composed some GREAT songs. Songs that fit our culture and our journey with God. But, we’re not always able to write out exactly how we feel and put it to music. But not having the time or availability doesn’t give us the excuse to ignore the “new song” premise. So we’ve looked high and low, listened, researched, explored, and found a ton of music that speaks to the heart of God and the reason why his church here at Forefront exists.
So each week at Forefront we’ll be working through some new music and updating the catalog. We started a little over a year ago and the response has been great. Below is the set list from yesterday. I had multiple Facebook & text messages asking who wrote the “Amazing, Because It Is” song. It’s located below for your listening pleasure.
Enjoy.
My Hero by Foo Fighters
Lift by Joe Heilman
You Are Here by Needtobreathe
My Glorious by Delirious
Amazing, Because It Is by The Almost
First Day by Joe Heilman
So we’ve been doing this series Guerilla Lovers for the past couple of weeks and just wanted to follow along some videos we’ve been doing. Paco, our mascot and fun-loving, disco dancing gorilla friend wanted to share some Guerilla Love. When Paco asks, we respond.
Check out two of the three videos we’ve been showing during the series. And, note to self, that is not a thong, just my boxers showing a little bit laying down all 1,000 plus cups. One more video on the way soon…
This is just ridiculous. Assault Rifles & Prayer?! This is the best way to communicate prayer to teenagers? Seriously?
I love the thought, “See, the assault rifle is like your prayer.” Hilarious.
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During our Christmas Eve Service, we played a video that apparently sparked a lot of emotions. I’ve received countless emails (still getting them over a month later) about where people could find it. You guys have been wanting to share it with friends, family, etc.
Under license we couldn’t hand it out via DVD. It was created by Igniter Media Group, and they were kind enough to post it on YouTube for you to share and enjoy. So, check out this video titled, “Regrets.”
“What do you regret about this last year?”
I was a reading a friend’s blog this morning and saw this video. It definitely made me think. It moved me. I watched students even here in the U.S. get sold on this kind of message- “Jesus brings wealth, health and riches!” Early on in church I heard a similar message, “Believe in Jesus and everything your heart desires will be fulfilled.” Well I tried to believe early on and it didn’t work the way they told me. Having lost loved ones and fighting through those pains, the end of this video really puts it into perspective.
Check it out and I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Jason *over and out*
If so, check these guys out on YouTube. Seriously- they are hilarious. Jemaine Clement (left) and Bret McKenzie (right) make up the acoustic comedy duo, “Flight of the Concords.” Their antics from New Zealand are absolutely hysterical. Not only do they have their own TV show on HBO; they also have a couple CD’s out there of their songs (which are have an accident in your pants kind of funny).
As a teaser of what you can expect from them- enjoy this video. I soooo want to use the song for a series on sex. It’s great.
