"God of This City" from Passion: God of this City and sung by Chris Tomlin. A preview is available at http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_dmusic/102-0950852-7349703?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=god+of+this+city
"Abiding City" from The Builder And The Architect by Sandra McCracken
I've only heard the clip at http://www.amazon.com/The-Builder-And-Architect/dp/B000Z7S6KY but it sounded good. I'll find the lyrics and post them sometime.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Free Audio New Testament Download!
http://www.faithcomesbyhearing.com/free-audio-bible-download
After you download your first version, you can register and download up to four more versions!
I'm listening my way through the Dramatized NIV currently. I've downloaded the "Kidz" version for my kids.
After you download your first version, you can register and download up to four more versions!
I'm listening my way through the Dramatized NIV currently. I've downloaded the "Kidz" version for my kids.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Free Resources Online
Group Publishing offers many specialized newsletters with some great tips for church leaders. fairly often these include completely free resources. Like free book downloads.
Sign up at the bottom of their store's homepage: http://store.grouppublishing.com
BONUS: For some reason, you'll have access to many more targeted resources if you click "Your Subscription Manager" at the bottom of one of the newsletters you get. (I can't find a way to get to that larger list directly from the web.)
Sign up at the bottom of their store's homepage: http://store.grouppublishing.com
BONUS: For some reason, you'll have access to many more targeted resources if you click "Your Subscription Manager" at the bottom of one of the newsletters you get. (I can't find a way to get to that larger list directly from the web.)
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
"Go and Do"
America has had it with “come and see” spirituality. Now is the day of “go
and do.” And Jesus launched that movement some time ago.Steve Sjogren (of ServantEvangelism.com) in the "850 WORDS OF RELEVANT :: 4.14.08 enewsletter"
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Channel Surfing for Common Grace
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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" is a very different show, but you hear gospel echoes here as well. This show organizes entire communities to work together and care for a down-and-out family by building them a dream home. These refreshing acts of selfless community spirit encourage the audience. This is how we want to see the body of Christ work together toward a shared goal of serving the common good. And think about the family. They have just about given up on the world. But just then, someone showers them with undeserved riches. How can they respond, except with effusive gratitude?
But if viewers hear the gospel's echoes, do they know where the sound originates? Elements of these shows unfortunately dampen the gospel refrain. First, there are unintended consequences. Christians must recognize how these shows pay their bills. Each show leverages the viewer's good will for good ratings, which pleases the corporate sponsors. These home-improvement stores and clothing retailers want to breed dissatisfaction with our own homes and wardrobes. So the good will we feel while watching the shows can become discontent with what God has given us.
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