Inside the Mind of a Worship DrummerInside the Mind of a Worship DrummerMy attempts at figuring out what it means to be a Christ Follower through my life journal, other blogs and prayer. Also some humor, sports, worship and drumming included. Articles
Book MEME
2008-02-05 19:11:00 It's the attack of the killer MEME's............!!!!Sean hit me up with this one:Book meme:1. Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages).2. Open the book to page 123.3. Find the fifth sentence.4. Post the next three sentences.5. Tag five people. (Again, join in if you'd like.........no pressure)Since I'm at work the only book I have within reach is my ESV Pocket Bible so here we go............And the men whom Moses sent to spy out the land, who returned and made all the congregation grumble against him by bringing up a bad report about the land - the men who brought up a bad report of the land - died by plague before the Lord. Of those men who went to spy out the land, only Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh remained alive.When Moses told these words to all the people of Israel, the people mourned greatly.(Numbers 14:36-39)Wow, have I obeyed God today?????? More About: Meme
MEME about ME
2008-02-05 18:44:00 Steve Forcum tagged me for a MEME. Basic rules are to list 6 quirky facts about yourself Link back to the person that tagged you Tag 6 more people and link to their blogs (and post a comment on their blog letting them know about the MEME) I'll leave the last part up to anyone that reads this. Join in if you feel like it, why leave it to only 6?Here we go:1. I'm a huge "BIG HAIR" 80's metal fan.2. G-Strings on a guitar fear me.3. I eat spaghetti with pickles and a glass of milk.4. My wife loved me enough to marry me even though her name is now Sheri Carey.5. My 20-year reunion is in June, I'm overweight and I don't care (because I'll have my hot wife with me)6. I have an orange cichlid named Tebow but we think he's a she.Well, I guess you now know all there is to know about Drummer Chris............! More About: Meme
2/5/08 - Life Journal - Part Time God
2008-02-05 17:55:00 Throughout all their journeys, whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the people of Israel would set out. But if the cloud was not taken up, then they did not set out till the day that it was taken up.Exodus 40:36,37I think God is getting sick of his little kids disobeying, unable to think for themselves and all together making a mess of everything. After giving instructions for tabernacle down to the minute details and placing competent people in the lead of it's construction He then decided to "reside" with them and guide them every step of the way. "OK, listen up, when the cloud goes up, move, when it doesn't, don't. Do you guys think you can handle that?"Reading this I was wishing I had such simple guidelines to follow, then it hit me. I do, I just haven't been using them. I have His word, sure it takes time to dig into it, but am I going to get any help wasting time watching TV? I have prayer, sure I don't think I know how to do it correctly and I can't... More About: Life , Journal , Time , Part
2/4/08 - Life Journal - Law and Order
2008-02-05 17:07:00 The law of the LORD is perfect...Psalm 19:7Not much really to add to that. This one fragment caught my eye and I realized the truth it contains. His orginal creation was 100% perfect, then we came along. The entire Old Testament is the story of a peoples ups and downs, as they struggle to fulfill the law on their own merit. If it were possible they might have reached that perfect place again.We all know that is a pipe dream. Not one of us is without sin and lives up to His standards. I don't even have the capability to imagine what a society would look like if we all had a perfect record. What I do know is that we will one day see this place. I know this because He sent His Son to die for our transgression, our inability to comply, and because of His sacrifice we will be perfected before Him when the time comes and we will gain entrance into the garden.Father, I pray that I don't let my sin and Your forgiveness of it be an excuse not to still strive towards perfection in Your eyes... More About: Life , Journal , Law and Order , Order
2/3/08 - Life Journal - "Yes Father, I am here"
2008-02-04 16:10:00 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, "Cornelius!"Acts 10:1-3The yeast is rising! Of all the people God could chose to set His plan for the Gentiles into motion He picked this little known centurion in the Roman army. It was his job to contact Peter and bring him to his household. After Peter's recent vision's and the sight of this God-fearing family of gentiles, he knew that the Kingdom of God could never be held to just the Jews. His thought were confirmed when this family was overcome by the Holy Spirit and became the newest members of Jesus' following.I don't understand God's thinking when it comes to His choosing of messengers but accounts like these give me hope when pondering my p... More About: Life , Journal , Father
2/2/08 - Life Journal - God is Good, All Good is God
2008-02-04 14:37:00 I say to the LORD, "You are my Lord;I have no good apart from you."Psalm 16:2David's realization here is the basis for understanding our place on earth. We are nothing without Him. Everything good is Him. On the converse, everthing evil is a lack of Him. We are spiritual beings trapped in our carnal bodies. Left to our own devices no good can come of us. Our primitive minds couldn't have come up with our belief systems on our own. It's the Spirit that has put them there. Here's a great quote from the new show Eli Stone. When Eli states that he doesn't believe in God he's confronted with this statement;"Sure you do, you believe in right and wrong. You believe in justice. You believe in fairness. And you believe in love. All those things, they're God, Eli."God has given me purpose. He's given me a belief system, a moral system, a conscious and love. Without Him we'd be living in chaos. How can I get this across to an unbeliever? How can atheists not see this? Where do they th... More About: Life , Journal , Good
Got me a new Git-Fiddle (throwing a little Kentucky slang at you)
2008-02-04 14:10:00 Yes, another drummer thinkin' he's a musician. I picked up this Yamaha yesterday as my Christmas present. I played just about everything in the store, in my price range at least, and to my highly trained ear this guitar, the FG700S, sounded the sweetest. Now, a little more drummer humor........after arriving home I brought out my tuner. Everything was going great until I got to the final string. As I was tightening the E, bit by bit, nothing seemed to be happening. So, bit by bit, I tightened it even more. Nothing. Little more, little more.....TWANG, there goes the G-String. Yes, everyone can roll on the floor laughing. I was tightening the wrong string........... =[ More About: Kentucky , Slang
2/1/08 - Life Journal - Jesus Take the Wheel
2008-02-04 13:31:00 Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word. Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ.Acts 8:4The persecution of the church goes into full effect. Saul takes the lead in the unforgiving slaughter of Christ's followers (no they're not called Christians, that comes later). So, did the Jews accomplish what they wanted? Just the opposite. The "scattered" took their message on the road. Christianity started it's world-wide travels. It's ironic to me, not to God , that the first place mentioned was Samaria. Philip arrived in the same place where Jesus had told His disciples about a field ripe for harvest.I need to keep an eye out for these seemingly dead ends. Is God pointing me in a new direction? Is the next chapter in my life starting? Is there someone else out there that needs me to share my story and the Gospel with them? Whether in my evangelical mission, my career or my family life, I need to prayerfully study whether what first ap... More About: Life , Journal , Wheel
1/31/08 - Life Journal - Father Forgive Them...and me..
2008-01-31 20:24:00 And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.Acts 7:59,60After retelling the history of the Israelites and the path that led them to this point in history, Stephen condemns the Jews, lays the deaths of the prophets on their heads and the blood of Jesus on their hands. They were a little ticked to say the least. While be stoned, Stephen, filled with the Spirit, saw the Glory of God and Jesus at his right hand. Reminiscent of his Lord, without fear of death, he released his spirit to Jesus and begged forgiveness for his murderers.I can't even forgive the guy that cut me off this morning! Holding grudges only hurts myself. The other party has no idea! How long a road I still have to travel I don't know but on the day I fall asleep in Him I pray that I'll go with longing, ready to meet Him and with forgivene... More About: Life , Journal , Father , Forgive
1/30/08 - Life Journal - Power of His Word
2008-01-31 04:06:00 But they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.Acts 6:10After being chosen Stephen was confronted by Jews from all over. They hit him with everything but like his teachers, and with help from the Spirit, he preached the word of God and the story of Jesus Christ with such authority and knowledge they couldn't find reason to dispute him. So they did what the Jews had been trying to do from the beginning, spread rumors and lies and stirred up a crowd against him.Another example of trusting that God's word and the Holy Spirit being an irresistible force. People's only choice is to believe or fight it with lies or the excuses of a hardened heart. I can't do anything about a lack of faith, that's God's job.Lord, let me be an acceptable partner in your plan for saving of the lost. I'll do what I can but leave the hard work to you. More About: Life , Power , Journal , Word
1/29/08 - Life Journal - Take My Life
2008-01-31 03:33:00 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. With his wife's full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles' feet.Acts 5:1They promised the cash from the sale but in typical human fashion kept back some for themselves. Whether it was out of greed or belief that it was theirs (hey, they worked for it right), it boils down to not having faith that God would provide what they needed. I hold back everything from Him. My finances, my life, my talents. I don't feel like I'm giving Him 100% of anything. Thankfully we're living under His grace. I have no reason not to trust Him so why can't I? Father, I love you but my actions speak otherwise. Help me give my all to you. It's not mine to keep, it's all been given by you. More About: Life , Journal , My Life
A Theologions Guide to Changing a Lightbulb
2008-01-29 15:16:00 (From the Lighter Side of Theology)CHANGING A LIGHT BULB THE RELIGIOUS WAYHow many members does it take to change a light bulb?Charismatic: Only 1 - Hands are already in the air.Pentecostal: 10 - One to change the bulb, and nine to pray against the spirit of darkness.Presbyterians: None - Lights will go on and off at predestined times.Roman Catholic: None - Candles only.Baptists: At least 15 - One to change the light bulb, and three committees to approve the change and decide who brings the potato salad and fried chicken.Episcopalians: 3 - One to call the electrician, one to mix the drinks and one to talk about how much better the old one was.Mormons: 5 - One man to change the bulb, and four wives to tell him how to do it.Unitarians: We choose not to make a statement either in favor of or against the need for a light bulb. However, if in your own journey you have found that light bulbs work for you, you are invited to write a poem or compose a modern dance about your light bulb for... More About: Guide , Changing
1/28/08 - Life Journal - Strangers in a Strange Land
2008-01-29 15:04:00 "You shall not wrong a sojourner or oppress him, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt."Exodus 22:21Other versions say "strangers". The first sermon on how to treat your neighbors? The Israelites were "strangers in a strange land" (wow, didn't think I could include the title of an Iron Maiden song in a devotional, did you?). God was reminding them of this to teach them how to deal with others, just as He once dealt with them. "I did this, so you shall also do this". "He forgives us, so you shall also forgive others". Great lesson here. As followers of Jesus Christ we can't forget where we came from. We once were lost...... When we come across people who haven't accepted Him we need to remember we were once just like them. Remember our questions. Remember our doubts and fears. Put ourselves in their place and walk along side them as their minds are turning and the Lord is working. Father, never let me forget the place where you found me and rescued me. If I ever think of my... More About: Life , Journal , Strange , Land , Strangers
1/27/08 - Life Journal - You put ME to the test?
2008-01-29 14:53:00 So they quarreled with Moses and said, "Give us water to drink." Moses replied, "Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you put the LORD to the test?" Exodus 17:2After all that has been done for these people, after all the signs God had shown them in their release from captivity, still they complain. They continue putting their God to the test. They had no faith that He would provide and get them through the desert.I don't have much to say, I can't. I am them! I've been given so much and squandered just as much. He's always provided for me but still I put Him to the test. Any little thing get's me going, constantly worrying about tomorrow and neglecting today. Why can't I just be still and know He's here?Father, you've blessed me on top of blessings. Somewhere inside I know you'll always provide, I pray that confidence will take over my whole body so I can live free from fear. More About: Life , Journal , Test
1/26/08 - Life Journal - Pray for a Modern Pentecost!
2008-01-26 18:16:00 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.Acts 2:41What an awesome day that must have been. 3,000 people giving themselves to Christ! People were definitely on fire! The apostles didn't do any tricks or have any new plans they came up with, they just let the Spirit work through them, spoke the Word of God, told the people the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the crowd just knew......They knew the truth being told on that day and responded!I can't explain the feeling I get seeing one person baptized in His name, forget about 3,000! We can get this fire back. The Spirit is still with us. We have His story. We have His creation all around us testifying for us. Getting bogged down in the infighting over doctrine could be just what ole Lucifer is trying to accomplish to steer us off our path. Let the Spirit lead, put our lives forward as an example and let His word do it's thing!Lord, if I lose sight of the goal, get me out of... More About: Life , Journal , Modern , Pentecost , Pray
1/25/08 - Life Journal - Sing the Psalms of David
2008-01-26 17:10:00 O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices, and in your salvation how greatly he exults!You have given him his heart?s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips.Psalm 21:1,2David wasn't exactly an example of a man full of morals, I mean look at him, he sent a women's husband to the front lines of battle to hide his adultery! The deal is, God knew he wasn't perfect, He knows we all aren't perfect. What David was though was thankful. He loved His God with all his heart. He praised Him every chance he got and knew exactly where all his blessings came from.I, too, am not a perfect man. No, I've never sent anyone to his death but every sin I commit keeps from holiness and separates me from my Father. Thing is, He loves me just as He loved David. For this I need to live in a constant state of thankfulness and the Psalms of David are a perfect example to go by. Every gift is from Him, especially His gift of eternal life through the sacrifice of His Son.O LORD, in your s... More About: Life , Journal , Sing
Chololate Skittles - A Warning
2008-01-25 18:08:00 Imagine a mouthful of a chewy ickyness with a slightly chocolate, mostly chemical taste and there you have it! I wouldn't offer these to my worst enemy! No matter what flavor in the bag, they're all gross. S?mores, Chocolate Pudding, Chocolate Caramel, Vanilla and Brownie Batter. ACK!!! More About: Warning , Skittles , Holo
In the World But Not Of It
2008-01-24 20:14:00 Tullian Tchividjian just posted a great piece on being in the world but not of it. He begins with an anecdote about D.L. Moody:The great nineteenth-century evangelist D. L. Moody was once asked to describe what he thought the relationship between the church and the world ought to be. Should the church reject the world altogether ? separating from it so as to avoid contamination? Or should the church embrace the world wholeheartedly ? becoming just like it so as to reach the lost? The evangelist answered, ?The place for the ship is in the sea; but God help the ship if the sea gets into it.?You can (should) read the whole post here. More About: World , The World
relevant.
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1/24/08 - Life Journal - Pharaoh, Pharaoh, Oh baby, Let my people go!
2008-01-24 18:00:00 Then the LORD said to Moses, "Pharaoh will not listen to you, that my wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt."Exodus 11:9It seems obvious that God was performing these acts through Moses to convince Pharaoh to let the Israelites go free from their captivity but why then does it look like God himself was hampering His own plan? It says in verse 10, "...but the Lord hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he would not let the Israelites out of his country." What? The obvious isn't always the right choice, is it? Could it be that this was all for the benefit of the captive Israelites? None of the plagues affected the land of Goshen, where they lived. When Moses said the people wouldn't listen to him and God told him that He had his back, I doubt he was expecting anything like this! But I bet it woke His people up!Why is it, that I also sometimes need something big to remind me of the power of my God! Doesn't he give me enough everyday just breathing, looking at my family, viewing eve... More About: Baby , Life , People , Journal
1/23/08 - Life Journal - Can I Bear it?
2008-01-23 20:07:00 And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus. Luke 23:26That dude had no idea the honor he had and the place he would hold in history. Jesus's own disciples didn't understand the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and what His death on the cross meant in terms of the salvation of millions, so why should we expect any different from Simon. There's no written proof one way or another (correct me if I'm wrong) in Luke at least that can help us determine if he was a follower of Jesus or not so we can't really say what he was feeling. Whatever it was I can almost guarantee it was bass ackward! If he was a follower he was drenched in guilt, being the man carrying the cross that He would be nailed to and if he was loyal to Caiaphas or Caesar he was thrilled about the honor in helping do away with this rabble rouser. I know the outcome. I know why Jesus was nailed to that cross. I enjoy... More About: Life , Journal , Bear
Summer Sports: Paradise Island for Wii - Coming in March!
2008-01-23 16:42:00 For all you Wii Sports fans, and who isn't, the new Summer Sports: Paradise Island game should be just as addicting. It's gonna have volleyball, lawn darts, croquet, horseshoes and mini golf! Pop open a cold one and turn on the air conditioning! Below's a screen shot from Game Spy.HT - geeksugar More About: Paradise Island
B-Sting speakin the Word
2008-01-22 22:50:00 I was just listening to a sermon presented by a good friend of mine, Bryan Stiverson. He was very instrumental in getting me where I am now in Worship Ministry. Anyway, I downloaded the message and realized he must have acquired some land in England or something. His message pops up on my media player as "Lord - Bryan Stiverson". Ha ha ha ha.........Check it out here. More About: Word , Sting
Betcha didn' know I was OG for the Clemson Tigers
2008-01-22 21:41:00 You know I knew I'd lose some bulk after retiring but amazingly enough I've also lost 9 inches in height! I gotta get some HGH, anyone know Roger Clemens #? More About: Tigers , Clemson
Fred Thompson Withdraws from Race
2008-01-22 21:11:00 Back to Law and Order for ole Fred ? As late has he was joining the race seems fitting that he's the earliest in leaving. Who knows what he could have done if he actually took it more seriously early on. Here's his statement:"Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so many wonderful people."Thanks to The Reformed Chicks for the tip and The Ward View for the pic! More About: Fred Thompson , Race , Thompson
The New York Giants Better Watch Out
2008-01-22 17:13:00 The above picture was taking of Tom Brady , quarterback of the New England Patriots . Seems he got a little banged up last weekend. He assures everyone that it's just the typical bumps and bruises you can expect in the game of football.Instead of cheering, if I was a Giants fan I'd be a little worried. I remember another incident involving a star player on a Boston franchise and his foot. More About: Watch , New York , York
Have I Ever Told You...
2008-01-22 16:36:00 ...that I have a HOT wife? I definitely married up! Add to that the fact that she is almost 4 years younger and I'd say I did pretty good. I must have been pretty good at the old schmooze 13 years ago. All that to say, because of this, I can never understand when she wants to do something along the lines of hairstyle, diet, etc... Probably has a lot to do with how I treat her. When I fall into the rut of taking everything I have for granted, happy with being married instead of constantly pursuing her and romancing her like I did in the past it's no wonder her ego takes a hit. Everyday I need to remind her of all these feelings I have for her and not keep them bottled up and ASSUME that she knows how I feel. "SHERI, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL, I DON'T DESERVE YOU AND I LOVE YOU WITH EVERY BIT OF MY HEART". She has in the past few months made a drastic change her eating habits and has somehow repressed the love for food that we both share (i have no idea how and can't come to grips with th... More About: Told
1/22/08 - Life Journal - Teach Me to Speak
More articles from this author:2008-01-22 15:20:00 Then the LORD said to him, "Who has made man?s mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the LORD? Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak."Exodus 4:11,12"How am I supposed to convinve these people", "I'm no great orator", "What will I say", "What if I say the wrong things", "What if they laugh at me or worse", "I'm no genius, I have no credentials"; Just a few of many thoughts that could have been running through Moses' head after hearing God's mission for him. After voicing his opinion God reminded him of who the creator was, who made his mouth, who makes him speak, who is with him at all times. Basically, "Moses, open your mouth, I'll do the rest."Have you ever wanted to say something to someone but didn't in fear of looking foolish, ticking them off, alienating them or appearing to seem "holier than thou"? I know you have, we all have. What if the words don't come out right? What if I can't remember a... More About: Life , Journal , Speak 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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