But what about giving my ear to music for no other reason than to appreciate it as music? Had I forgotten how to sit and listen and enjoy the thing for its own sake?
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But what about giving my ear to music for no other reason than to appreciate it as music? Had I forgotten how to sit and listen and enjoy the thing for its own sake?
Not quite "folk" and I certainly wouldn't classify it as "Americana," Twenty Something brings joy to my ears. This album has dominated my rotation for the last two weeks.
SPOILER ALERT: The movie is on Amazon Prime now; if you haven't already seen it, stop here and do so.
Unhappy. Staring straight in the face everything you would prescribe for joy and
“But is it [Christian belief] true? And here we pass beyond the competence of philosophy." - Alvin Plantinga
It is a story about friendship, duty, ethics, and the struggle of man to become more. I can’t wait to watch it again.
As both Hebrews and Ezekiel will show this new covenant brings a unique relationship to the Holy Spirit.
Freedom found in Jesus Christ and in the word of the gospel, man can be reunited to God and obedient.
Sam’s love for the church will become contagious. The book beautifully written. Read it. Share it. Discuss it
But far too often, I encounter the usage of this Scripture for a soap box platform. The church deserves better.
Placed at the front of his gospel, Luke actively sets the precedent — the Gentiles shall be blessed.
What follows are some of the pictures from our three visits to Real Ale's Taproom in Blanco, Texas.
This time around, the show bears a closer resemblance to its Marvel siblings: slick, exciting, smart, but not particularly deep, and not something you stow away for serious reflection.
Counseling One Another provides little beyond a recap of the gospel and certainly nothing like inter-personal discipleship in sanctification.
Christ's message and purpose is no different then any of the other gospels – the gospel remains the same. However, there are noticeable alteration to the details of Christ's audience that are worth noting.
I didn't begin to love beer until I discovered Real Ale. You were the first craft brewery I fell in love with and kick-started my obsession with beer.
Approachable and enlightening, Bedeviled will charm any Inkling fan, and perhaps make fans of those less familiar.
We are all emperors of dust.
Landscapers of circuitous paths.
Thinkers of recycled thoughts.