Larry Norman, widely considered the father of Christian Rock, passed away Sunday at the age of 60. Many people, myself included, really didn't know who he was. Here is an article about his death.
He suffered much criticism in the early years and was quoted as saying he had no interest in preaching to the redeemed. He and many that followed, provided those of us that were part of the "Jesus Revolution" a new song to sing instead of the hymns. Many of those songs became staples in the 70's. One of the songs that many may remember was in the very first "Sing and Celebrate" songbook that came out in the 70's, I wish we'd all been ready.
Life was filled with guns and wars and everyone got trampled on the floor
I wished we'd all been ready
Children died the days grew cold a piece of bread would buy a bag of gold
I wished we'd all been ready
There's no time to change your mind, the Son has come and you've been left behind.
Man and wife asleep in bed, she hears a noise and turns her head he's gone
I wish we'd all been ready
Two men walking up a hill, one disappears and one left standing still
I wish we'd all been ready
There's no time to change your mind, the Son has come and you've been left behind
Life was filled with guns and wars and everyone got trampled on the floor
I wished we'd all been ready
Children died the days grew cold a piece of bread would buy a bag of gold
I wished we'd all been ready
Children died the days grew cold a piece of bread would buy a bag of gold
I wished we'd all been ready
There's no time to change your mind, How could you have been so blind
The Father spoke the demons dined, the Son has come and you've been left behind.
In the words of a Janet Paschel song, "Another soldier's coming home".
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Star Power
With this post and maybe another or two I hope to show a little how the "Anti-Christ will come onto the scene and how so many will be deceived. I am not a Bible scholar and you might take issue with something I say and that will be fine. All you have to do is send a comment and I will consider your opinion in light of scripture. This post will most likely be more of a stage setter than anything else. So, I will now begin my feeble attempt at a comparison.
Many movies and books have been produced and written on the end times. Billy Graham's movie section made one that I saw when just a boy. There have been others such as "Left Behind". All show the rise of the Anti-Christ as someone who is very likable, and a "brilliant leader". He will by all standards of human kind be a "STAR". I am not predicting or trying to put his attributes and personalities onto any one person today, but merely show through a rough comparison how easily, when the time is right, he will appear. On the other hand, it wouldn't take much of an effort to convince me that he has already been born and is waiting on his turn. But I am moving in the wrong direction.
All of us, at some point in life, has been wooed by the idea of becoming a "Star". Personally I have, from time to time, wanted to be a recoding artist. I wanted people to know me and like me for my music. But it wasn't to be and I learned a long time ago that those people are few and far between. I bet you, even, have taken a hairbrush or some other object, stood in front of the mirror, and pretended you were singing into a microphone. Come on, you know you have. We all would like to be admired. But when is it too much? When we appear to be worshiping, rather than admiring.
It seems, in the last few years, that we have become more "star entranced". We want to know who has done what and when. Are we setting the stage for our own demise? What could we possibly gain by knowing what they wear and drive and what they name their babies(which by the way I wouldn't name my dog some of those names). But, anyway, you know what I mean. Charisma seems to be the name of the game. If you have a certain type then you are on the way to the top.
The current political scene reminds me a lot of what it will be like on the day the Antichrist appears onto the scene. In particular, the current media enchantment and the rallies and speeches of Obama give me pause. He presents himself as an element of change. The savior of our country with his ideas. Only I am not sure what his ideas are. This scene is much like the day the Antichrist comes.
Our world, not only our country, will be in chaos. Hmmm, seems to be now. A threat of nuclear destruction will be seen. Hmm.... Economical problems will exist. There will governments on the verge of collapse. And then... Bishop Mileot wrote this,"What will be the secret of the Antichrist's persuasive power and his ability to direct world events? We can envision him as a gifted and inflammatory orator, like Lenin or Hitler (I might add Obama). His ideas and propositions will be readily accepted because they will express the thoughts and feelings of the masses of his materialistic epoch." You see there is a danger to worshiping a man, any man.
Even Peter found himself in this position upon meeting Cornelius. Cornelius filled with awe in meeting the one who brought the message of salvation, fell at Peter's feet. But Peter quickly rebuked Cornelius, and by grabbing his arm quickly picked him up and said, "...Stand up...I am only a man myself." Acts 10:26 NIV Today we are but too eager to accept the praise and worship of those around us. Look at the TV. There are churches with mega congregations. Why? I might suggest, man worship not God worship.
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Many movies and books have been produced and written on the end times. Billy Graham's movie section made one that I saw when just a boy. There have been others such as "Left Behind". All show the rise of the Anti-Christ as someone who is very likable, and a "brilliant leader". He will by all standards of human kind be a "STAR". I am not predicting or trying to put his attributes and personalities onto any one person today, but merely show through a rough comparison how easily, when the time is right, he will appear. On the other hand, it wouldn't take much of an effort to convince me that he has already been born and is waiting on his turn. But I am moving in the wrong direction.
All of us, at some point in life, has been wooed by the idea of becoming a "Star". Personally I have, from time to time, wanted to be a recoding artist. I wanted people to know me and like me for my music. But it wasn't to be and I learned a long time ago that those people are few and far between. I bet you, even, have taken a hairbrush or some other object, stood in front of the mirror, and pretended you were singing into a microphone. Come on, you know you have. We all would like to be admired. But when is it too much? When we appear to be worshiping, rather than admiring.
It seems, in the last few years, that we have become more "star entranced". We want to know who has done what and when. Are we setting the stage for our own demise? What could we possibly gain by knowing what they wear and drive and what they name their babies(which by the way I wouldn't name my dog some of those names). But, anyway, you know what I mean. Charisma seems to be the name of the game. If you have a certain type then you are on the way to the top.
The current political scene reminds me a lot of what it will be like on the day the Antichrist appears onto the scene. In particular, the current media enchantment and the rallies and speeches of Obama give me pause. He presents himself as an element of change. The savior of our country with his ideas. Only I am not sure what his ideas are. This scene is much like the day the Antichrist comes.
Our world, not only our country, will be in chaos. Hmmm, seems to be now. A threat of nuclear destruction will be seen. Hmm.... Economical problems will exist. There will governments on the verge of collapse. And then... Bishop Mileot wrote this,"What will be the secret of the Antichrist's persuasive power and his ability to direct world events? We can envision him as a gifted and inflammatory orator, like Lenin or Hitler (I might add Obama). His ideas and propositions will be readily accepted because they will express the thoughts and feelings of the masses of his materialistic epoch." You see there is a danger to worshiping a man, any man.
Even Peter found himself in this position upon meeting Cornelius. Cornelius filled with awe in meeting the one who brought the message of salvation, fell at Peter's feet. But Peter quickly rebuked Cornelius, and by grabbing his arm quickly picked him up and said, "...Stand up...I am only a man myself." Acts 10:26 NIV Today we are but too eager to accept the praise and worship of those around us. Look at the TV. There are churches with mega congregations. Why? I might suggest, man worship not God worship.
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Sunday, February 10, 2008
Back To Work
It's early Sunday Morning. I have oil heating outside in the turkey fryer getting ready to fry a turkey. Why in the world are you frying a turkey in February and why on Sunday morning? Well, that's easy.
You see on Christmas Eve we were talking with my son-in-law on the webcam. While we were talking I made the statement I had to go check on the temp. of the oil. He asked, "You aren't frying a turkey are you"? I promised him when he came home I would cook one for him. He came home on furlough last Saturday and today is the day I keep that promise, sort of. I am only frying a breast, but that is because we wouldn't be able to eat a whole turkey in one sitting. He has been home for a week and will have to go back sometime this week. We are now on the down hill side of his active duty and he will home for good soon. We will miss him.
An old saying comes to mind, "Don't wish you life away", and I agree with that except in some situations. His deployment has caused us to wish the year to go by quickly so he can be home safe and sound. Some would say that we aren't trusting God's providence enough and that may well be true, we just want him home.
Today when you ask God to bless your food, thank him for the military service personnel that provide us with the security to sit at our tables in safety.
Have a great Sunday!
Oh, the oil is ready!!!!
You see on Christmas Eve we were talking with my son-in-law on the webcam. While we were talking I made the statement I had to go check on the temp. of the oil. He asked, "You aren't frying a turkey are you"? I promised him when he came home I would cook one for him. He came home on furlough last Saturday and today is the day I keep that promise, sort of. I am only frying a breast, but that is because we wouldn't be able to eat a whole turkey in one sitting. He has been home for a week and will have to go back sometime this week. We are now on the down hill side of his active duty and he will home for good soon. We will miss him.
An old saying comes to mind, "Don't wish you life away", and I agree with that except in some situations. His deployment has caused us to wish the year to go by quickly so he can be home safe and sound. Some would say that we aren't trusting God's providence enough and that may well be true, we just want him home.
Today when you ask God to bless your food, thank him for the military service personnel that provide us with the security to sit at our tables in safety.
Have a great Sunday!
Oh, the oil is ready!!!!
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Hodge Podge
If you think that the election cycle for President has become way too long, raise you hands. Okay, you can all put them down now.
I am not sure when it changed, but I know I grow weary of the ever persistent media coverage. And what about those who are now holding elective office, are they meeting the demands of the job they already have? Probably not! And when you are elected President, you get to serve the office 100% for the first two years then you are out again trying to keep it. History has shown that sitting senators are less likely to win the office of president. By most accounts that is exactly what will happen this time.
For the first time in many years I really enjoyed watching the Super Bowl. Good game! Great commercials! Sorry halftime! If found looking at my son-in-law’s pictures of overseas more fun (he is home on furlough). Speaking of halftime, I can’t remember a single one that was worth the time it took to watch. So, I usually don’t pay much attention. I remember when they used to put drum and bugle corps and the Marine Silent Drill Team and such. That was more entertaining to me.
Did you know that yesterday it was important for me to know how Danny-Lynn (who is an infant by the way) reacted when what’s his name took her to her mother’s grave? I didn’t either!
As you can tell, I kinda have a writers block today. Well, I really shouldn't even be writing this I am work.
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