So this newer artist is Katie Todd! I had the pleasure of seeing her and her band perform at the Lilith Fair a couple weekends ago with Thais and Jackie. She had a unique sound and her band even included a trumpet player. Needless to say it was a very enjoyable show! Here are her songs Love, Love, Love and Leave. Enjoy!
Peace.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
This post is a little different. For now, I just want to share this Bible passage without providing any of my own commentary. Man, how this kind of situation can be seen everyday!
Luke 10:25-37 NIV
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
"What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?"
He answered: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
"You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live."
But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two silver coins[c] and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'
"Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?"
The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him."
Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."
My own experience to come... M.C.
hmmmmmm...
Luke 10:25-37 NIV
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
"What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?"
He answered: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
"You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live."
But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two silver coins[c] and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'
"Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?"
The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him."
Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."
My own experience to come... M.C.
hmmmmmm...
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
A Question of Manhood
I recently saw a commercial for a popular, largely-feminine, soap product, which has started a campaign to target male consumers. The goal of the commercial was essentially to persuade men that if you have accomplished all the basics that are required of a man, including being "good at sports," "always looking cool," "getting a nice girl to marry you," "having three kids," etc, then you should be comfortable enough in life and in your manhood to use this soap product.
When I saw this commercial, which initially ran on Superbowl Sunday, I was left wondering: Is this the checklist that men need to go through to feel comfortable with their life? Is this what manhood looks like or should look like? I know I am bringing this rather superficial commercial to a deeper level, but this hit me pretty hard. Most of these steps or accomplishments don't define manhood, nor do they, alone, make a man. I think that manhood should be defined more by who the man is, how he loves, what he values, rather than a checklist of accomplishments. At least that is what I would search for in the man who could someday be my future husband. I will let you decide what you think. Here is the commercial:
Mackensey
When I saw this commercial, which initially ran on Superbowl Sunday, I was left wondering: Is this the checklist that men need to go through to feel comfortable with their life? Is this what manhood looks like or should look like? I know I am bringing this rather superficial commercial to a deeper level, but this hit me pretty hard. Most of these steps or accomplishments don't define manhood, nor do they, alone, make a man. I think that manhood should be defined more by who the man is, how he loves, what he values, rather than a checklist of accomplishments. At least that is what I would search for in the man who could someday be my future husband. I will let you decide what you think. Here is the commercial:
Mackensey
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Music for the Weekend
This weekend's music post was delayed a day due to events to be related to in future posts. Here you go. Actually this recommendation comes from a lifetime friend of mine (David Ulrich) and our childhood obsession with the group Hanson. This photo to the left shows the boys during their 1990s prime, which just so happened to coincide with my tween years!
Just releasing their new album, the three brothers reunited to create this song that is actually quite catchy. Gotta love there nerdy dance moves, reminds me of their boyish charm.: Thinking 'Bout Somethin' by Hanson
Enjoy!
Mackensey
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Prodigal Blogger
Okay, okay so the title is lame, but I guess my week sabbatical turned into a couple weeks. Do not fret, though, because I am back. These past couple weeks have gotten away from me, but I am here to stay. Kaitlyn's whirlwind visit of Chicago was well worth the wait! The visit was packed full with amazing Chicago activities including delicious food, a sleepover at Heath and Thais' house, discussions about education reform, and TONS of walking. Her visit was much needed and I am glad we got to catch up on each others lives. Anywho, after my hiatus I am refocusing and writing once more. Today I will share with you a poem I wrote, which is pretty raw, but thought you guys might enjoy it. Here goes nothing:
We are all in this together
Mankind, human beings are messed up
Beautifully dependent on Him
No one man can surpass another
We are all painfully, incredibly indebted
We strive on our own but never succeed
Yet this sweet realization frees us
Recognizing our equal dependence,
we can choose love through grace
Leaving pretense, judgment, pride
all corruption and violence,
Why would we kill when we realize
we need that person to fully live?
We are all in this together
This one fact frees us to live
Allows us to stop and listen
Mercy replaces injustice
Love replaces war
Recognizing we are in this together,
we unite under our King
Only through God's grace and mercy
are we set free of ourselves.
M.C.
We are all in this together
Mankind, human beings are messed up
Beautifully dependent on Him
No one man can surpass another
We are all painfully, incredibly indebted
We strive on our own but never succeed
Yet this sweet realization frees us
Recognizing our equal dependence,
we can choose love through grace
Leaving pretense, judgment, pride
all corruption and violence,
Why would we kill when we realize
we need that person to fully live?
We are all in this together
This one fact frees us to live
Allows us to stop and listen
Mercy replaces injustice
Love replaces war
Recognizing we are in this together,
we unite under our King
Only through God's grace and mercy
are we set free of ourselves.
M.C.
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