Notes on the Way
In the “Ya gotta love it” category today is this CBS News report on viral video gurus–The Gregory Brothers (and a wife/sister-in-law).
Big question from the reporter: Isn’t this mashup stuff belittling the original speakers?
Artists at heart, the Gregory Brother spokesman replies with compassion and insight.
What’s your take on this new way to turn serious matters into spoofs and commentaries?
The New Year brings new resolutions–a look back at what has been, and a look ahead to our dreams for what could be. Over Christmas this year, I resolved (along with millions of others) to make some serious changes in my diet…to lose weight and shape up physically.
Reading 1 Timothy 4 yesterday, though, I was reminded of reality:
Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it. This is why we work hard and continue to struggle,[d] for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers (NLT).
Looking ahead to my Dream Into It roadmap for the year, the diet disappeared–replaced by immersing myself in the Word and learning more about prayer and meditation. Yes, I want to cut back on calories, exercise more, and eat sensibly…but spiritual training is “much better.”
Along that line, here is today’s reading (via Laridian) from Daily Light on the Daily Path:
Sing to the LORD a new song.
Sing aloud to God our strength: make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. Take a psalm, and strike the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery.—He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee wherever thou goest.—The joy of the LORD is your strength.—Paul…thanked God, and took courage.
Knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in revellings and drunkenness, not in immorality and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the lusts of flesh.
Isa 42:10, Ps 81:1-2 & 40:3, Jos 1:9, Ne 8:10, Ac 28:15, Ro 13:11-14
May the Lord bless and keep you. May this be the best new year ever for you and your family. May His Spirit draw you near to the One who gives Life, to the one who is Love, to the One who has all Wisdom and Power.
The Food Democracy Now folks called this “rare footage,” but I don’t see anything rare about it.
Campaign promises that sound good, but mean nothing, are standard fare for political wrangling. I wish it weren’t so–but, with the 2012 elections just ahead, buckle up to hear more of the same. “If elected, I will…”
Yeah, right.
If you can listen to this and not be stirred in the heart. Something’s wrong. And, if you can listen to this without desiring a deeper prayer life for yourself. Something’s wrong.
And–if you listen to this, then begin to criticize these children and their intentions… something’s really wrong.
The audio below (click the link to listen) came from the Fire on the Altar website, but, for some reason, that site is down right now. I hope not for long.
I post it here to make certain it remains available. Those who can hear… here:
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