Anyone who knows me very long, knows that one of my favorite music groups is NICKEL CREEK! Not only are they skilled musicians on their individual instruments (and many others), but they are kind people too. Talent and Character! The band is comprised of Sara Watkins, Sean Watkins, and Chris Thile.

So I was searching online for an article for my students to read and critique about "Who God Is" and I came across this website and article by Scott Thile (Chris's Dad). Defining God

Other essays by him on the site are :
The Bible
Intelligent Design (creation vs. evolution)
Interpretations of Genesis

IS HE ENOUGH?

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IS HE ENOUGH?

Food for thought

So, I had the following quote up on my AIM today:

"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else." -CS Lewis

While I was away, I got this message:

person: except the sun doesnt rise.
person: Lewis was wrong for the same reason
person: that enlightenment thining is wrong.
person: it sets the human mind up as the final arbiter of truth
person: Christianity is no more or less true than any other religion
person: it just depends on the relationship between one's metaphors (the sun rising) and one's logic
person: saying Christianity is true is like saying english is true
person: English is neither true nor false
person: it is simply a means we use to communicate
person: the problem with those of you who think every one else is wrong
person: is that you assume your language is somehow the equivalent of some ethereal, platonic, truth
person: when in fact (a) you know little about any other religions
person: (b) you dont understand your own mind vis-a-vis your own perspective
person: and (c) you confuse the relationship between "God" and your idea of God.
person: food for thought.

Ok people, what are YOUR thoughts?

Quote

Your relationship with Jesus is more than doing stuff like reading your Bible and praying; it's the process of becoming intimate with God..... It's more than having a quiet time; it's developing a quiet LIFE. Intimacy doesn't happen in a day or a week or after reading a book; it happens during a lifetime pursuit, a long term adventure with Christ.
-Mike Yacanelli
from the book Your First Two Years In Youth Ministry by Doug Fields

Praise of God on my lips

I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.
-Psalm 34:1-3

This morning I was reading about David and how much he endured throughout his life. Some of it was self inflicted b/c of his own sin and some of it was by the hand of others. None the less, he still followed after God. The Psalm above was written by him, and even today he is known as 'A Man After God's Own Heart.'

Just as David, there are many things that we, too, will endure. Let us have the praise of God on our lips at all times.


Though the path seems long
My lips will praise YOU
Though the journey is hard
My lips will praise YOU
Though I am weak
My lips will praise YOU
Through my Goliath defeat
My lips will praise YOU

Though some may want me dead
My lips will praise YOU
And by Your Word I'll be fed
My Lips, They'll praise YOU

Through all the joys in Life
My lips will praise YOU
And times when there is strife
My lips will praise YOU
Through the guilt of all my sin
My lips will praise YOU
You come and cleanse me within
My lips will praise YOU

Because of who You are
My lips will prasie YOU
You number the sands and you count the stars
My lips will praise YOU

You are my God
And My lips will praise YOU
My lips will praise YOU
They'll praise YOU
Praise YOU...

The Climb...

Fun First this weekend:

For the first time ever, I went CLIMBING. Up until now, my only experience was in Nashville on a climbing wall in a sports store. So anyway, on Saturday, I went with a group of friends to climb. It was a lot of fun. Frustrating too! LOL! (Dumb Rock!) I got some pics but will have to post them later when they are developed.

One practical picture the Lord gave me through my rock climbing experience.... I never realized how hard it is , while you are actually on the rock, to see the best places on the rock to put my feet and hands for sturdy footing and grip. I litteraly could only see a distorted view of the rock since I was right up on it. So as I was on the rock, my friends on the ground were not only encouraging me with each new step and level I climbed (which made me want to try harder to get higher and higher) but they were also giving me guidance on the best places to put my feet and hands. What a great picture of Christian brothers and sisters. Let's continue to encourage each other with each new step, and help each other find the best "footing and grip" that will lead us closer to Christ.

I want to die climbing (die climbing), die reaching, pressing on. -Tara Leigh Cobble