Night at the Theater

Tonight my parents, my sister, Stephany and I went to the Arizona Broadway Theater which is a dinner theater in Peoria to see the musical “Nunsense”.  Though I am not a huge fan of the theater we had a great time out as a family and Nunsense was a funny and entertaining musical.
Nunsense is about a group [...]

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North: Next Worship Project

My friend Ben and his band “North” are currently working in the studio on the their second worship CD. 
While in Israel earlier this year Ben wrote a song called “Always Yours” which is easily my favorite; and he has released a live version that was recently recorded at Calvary Community Church.  You can listen to it [...]

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Dark Knight

There are some movies that are worthy to be released at 12:01am at theatres across the country and others (namely Indiana Jones) that are unworthy.  “The Dark Knight” the new batman movie that was released to the public last night is not only worthy but is an instant classic.  At times it is extremely dark (in [...]

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“A Book You’ll Actually Read” Series

Mark Driscoll has come out with a new four book series called “A Book You’ll Actually Read”.  Each book(which is more of a small handbook) can be read in under an hour and is filled with great insight from Mark’s ministry and teaching.  The four books deal with the Old Testament, New Testament, Church Leadership, [...]

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Return to Forever Concert

After much convincing from my dad and an extra ticket being available, I went to see along with 9 others the Return to Forever reunion concert.  After 25 years apart, Return to Forever reunite for a fusion jazz concert tour. 

The band is made up of Lenny White, Stanley Clarke, Chick Corea, and Al Di Meola.  [...]

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The Last Lecture

I am reading a book that I can’t seem to put down.  It was written by Randy Pausch who was a professor at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh; but now has terminal cancer.  There has been a huge stir about the “Last Lecture” he gave to students and all those who packed the hall at [...]

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Geriatric Jones

At midnight last night, I went to see the new Indiana Jones movie.  I left very disappointed as the movies plot (aliens? come on Spielberg!), acting, cinematography were all lacking.  I don’t even give it one star and wish I would have waited till it came out on video.  You don’t have to take my [...]

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Unceasing Worship

This is just a quick note about a book that I have been reading that I have found to be an excellant discussion about authentic worship.  Corporate worship is discussed but more importantly the idea that our entire life and actions is worship; our witness and worship go hand in hand!  This concept and truth is not new, [...]

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Ironman

Last night we went to see the marvel comic action movie “Ironman”.  Stephany and I haven’t been to many movies lately, and so already having a babysitter, we went to see one at the new Harkins theater on 1-17 & Happy Valley Rd.
We went to the 10:45pm showing, and I was a little tired going into the [...]

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Vintage Jesus

In Mark Driscoll’s (pastor of Mars Hill Church Seattle) new book “Vintage Jesus: Timeless Answers to Timely Questions“.   Mark & co-author Gerry Breshears discuss the person & work of Jesus.  Was Jesus God?  Why is the virgin birth important?  What did Jesus come to do?  Why are the cross & and the resurrection so important?  [...]

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