she is back home. where she is supposed to be. i can breathe a little easier now, her presence fills the house, her smile and her beauty.
I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles
And the heavens open every time she smiles
And when I come to her that's where I belong
Yet I'm running to her like a river's song
Chorus:She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She's got a fine sense of humor when I'm feeling low down
And when I come to her when the sun goes down
Take away my trouble, take away my grief
Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief
Chorus:Yes I need her in the daytime
Yes I need her in the night
Yes I want to throw my arms around her
Kiss her hug her kiss her hug her tight
And when I'm returning from so far away
She gives me some sweet lovin' brighten up my day
Yes it makes me righteous, yes it makes me feel whole
Yes it makes me mellow down in to my soul
Van Morrison
welcome home baby...
6.30.2007
6.29.2007
come, let us build for ourselves a city, a tower that will reach to heaven.
somewhere along the line, we became smart. we began to build for ourselves idols and barns that would show how smart we had become. we became enamored with our ability to think and reason, we liked the fact we had evolved, as it were, into such wonderful beings.
what once was would be no longer, what once was accepted would be left for new thoughts and creations in our image and our likeness. we left that which was simple and intimate for that which had become cold and distant...all for the sake of knowledge.
we lost the deep respect for the creator. no longer are we as Job was when he was asked to reply to his maker. we do not find it prudent nor of any importance to place our hands over our mouth, rather we have the nerve to demand and question the maker on His motives and His ways.
we set ourselves up on level ground with him, reminding ourselves that because of the image that rests in us we bring a great deal to the table and conversation.
we have become, in our own eyes, that which he is.
the security of holiness has been left for the created. while some seek physical pleasure, what is sought more and more among the chosen ones is the reinvention of the human status.
i have spent some time recently in Genesis. what I find so interesting is the God of mercy creating, destroying, and renewing...then confusing His creation all in the first 1 chapters of the book.
but what saddens me is this...
Gen 6:5-8
the the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
and the Lord was sorry that he made man on the earth, and he was grieved in his heart.
and the Lord said, I will blot our man whom I have created from the face of the land, from man to animals to creeping things and to birds of the sky, for I am sorry that I have made them.
BUT...
Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.
it was not long after the beginning, that the efforts of man became evident.
have we changed? have we turned?
the rest of scripture reveals we have not.
imagine, not a child's fairy tale, nor a cartoon, nor a funny modern movie. but imagine the horror of men, women and children as they realized they were meeting their doom with no hope.
the one who laid in them his own image destroyed them. he was sorry he made them.
some would say these are stories of myth. others would say they represent a deeper metaphor. still others would remind us that none of what we read here doesn't really matter anymore. some take all, others take what they like.
how far removed are we from babel?
from the flood?
what once was would be no longer, what once was accepted would be left for new thoughts and creations in our image and our likeness. we left that which was simple and intimate for that which had become cold and distant...all for the sake of knowledge.
we lost the deep respect for the creator. no longer are we as Job was when he was asked to reply to his maker. we do not find it prudent nor of any importance to place our hands over our mouth, rather we have the nerve to demand and question the maker on His motives and His ways.
we set ourselves up on level ground with him, reminding ourselves that because of the image that rests in us we bring a great deal to the table and conversation.
we have become, in our own eyes, that which he is.
the security of holiness has been left for the created. while some seek physical pleasure, what is sought more and more among the chosen ones is the reinvention of the human status.
i have spent some time recently in Genesis. what I find so interesting is the God of mercy creating, destroying, and renewing...then confusing His creation all in the first 1 chapters of the book.
but what saddens me is this...
Gen 6:5-8
the the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
and the Lord was sorry that he made man on the earth, and he was grieved in his heart.
and the Lord said, I will blot our man whom I have created from the face of the land, from man to animals to creeping things and to birds of the sky, for I am sorry that I have made them.
BUT...
Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.
it was not long after the beginning, that the efforts of man became evident.
have we changed? have we turned?
the rest of scripture reveals we have not.
imagine, not a child's fairy tale, nor a cartoon, nor a funny modern movie. but imagine the horror of men, women and children as they realized they were meeting their doom with no hope.
the one who laid in them his own image destroyed them. he was sorry he made them.
some would say these are stories of myth. others would say they represent a deeper metaphor. still others would remind us that none of what we read here doesn't really matter anymore. some take all, others take what they like.
how far removed are we from babel?
from the flood?
as far as it is from our feet to our knees.
we are who we are. selfish, sinful, rebellious, hateful, mean, idolatrous, and full of pride.
BUT,
Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.
6.27.2007
never twain shall meet
i have been reading some ongoing dialogue between to completely opposing view concerning scripture on another blog.
not sure if they could be considered right or left wing stuff, but the chasm between the 2 is huge.
with such a diverse view of what scripture is and what it is not, it amazes me on what is left out of the discussion. in this case, it is god and his judgement on sin, or his lack of judgement on sin, and what sin is for that matter.
basically it turns into a denominational thing.
it could be said that one view is the traditional view and the other the more modern view, but it goes much deeper than that.
as i read, i detect a kind of pity and sometimes arrogance and disdain between the two for each other. maybe it is just me.
there has been lots said on the subject. but to quote another "with all this talk about forgiveness, what happened to holiness?"
true enough.
with all the discussion on what the bible is or is not, there has to be agreement on the intention. direction from God on who he is and how we should live in light of that.
but alas, when we cannot agree on the whole of scripture as being applicable to our lives, when we can pick and choose over one text verses another, then how can we agree on it's impact?
we try and start on a common ground in order to have civil discussions and dialogue. but there can be none of that in this case. i am usually right in the middle of such talk, but it has been interesting to be on the sidelines and watch how things unfold.
love has taken the place of the demands of scripture on repentance and unholiness.
acceptance of various lifestyles seen one way by some and another way by others can no longer be seen as sin, but as differing views on sex.
it has gone as far as one saying that all that matters is the words of Jesus. the rest of the bible is not important.
the others view.
sin is sin and will be judged by God, whether you believe it or not.
the whole bible is God's word. therefore, all that is said about lifestyles must be seen as how it is...still. God is a righteous judge.
read it here. http://www.newlifeemerging.blogspot.com/
i have been known to put on the bible what the bible does not demand of itself. bible nazi might describe it best. while i do relax my views somewhat on certain things concerning scripture, i am convinced of several things.
it is what it is...the word of God.
we do not have the luxury to choose what to believe and not based on our preference of who we may think god is or is not.
it is a wonder, and helpful in our daily lives.
it is amazing that we have such a book.
some look at the bible in a way that honors God and his holiness and judgement toward sin, others look at it in ways that honor God for his love and lack of judgement.
one will not get the other to buy into his way of thinking.
not sure if they could be considered right or left wing stuff, but the chasm between the 2 is huge.
with such a diverse view of what scripture is and what it is not, it amazes me on what is left out of the discussion. in this case, it is god and his judgement on sin, or his lack of judgement on sin, and what sin is for that matter.
basically it turns into a denominational thing.
it could be said that one view is the traditional view and the other the more modern view, but it goes much deeper than that.
as i read, i detect a kind of pity and sometimes arrogance and disdain between the two for each other. maybe it is just me.
there has been lots said on the subject. but to quote another "with all this talk about forgiveness, what happened to holiness?"
true enough.
with all the discussion on what the bible is or is not, there has to be agreement on the intention. direction from God on who he is and how we should live in light of that.
but alas, when we cannot agree on the whole of scripture as being applicable to our lives, when we can pick and choose over one text verses another, then how can we agree on it's impact?
we try and start on a common ground in order to have civil discussions and dialogue. but there can be none of that in this case. i am usually right in the middle of such talk, but it has been interesting to be on the sidelines and watch how things unfold.
love has taken the place of the demands of scripture on repentance and unholiness.
acceptance of various lifestyles seen one way by some and another way by others can no longer be seen as sin, but as differing views on sex.
it has gone as far as one saying that all that matters is the words of Jesus. the rest of the bible is not important.
the others view.
sin is sin and will be judged by God, whether you believe it or not.
the whole bible is God's word. therefore, all that is said about lifestyles must be seen as how it is...still. God is a righteous judge.
read it here. http://www.newlifeemerging.blogspot.com/
i have been known to put on the bible what the bible does not demand of itself. bible nazi might describe it best. while i do relax my views somewhat on certain things concerning scripture, i am convinced of several things.
it is what it is...the word of God.
we do not have the luxury to choose what to believe and not based on our preference of who we may think god is or is not.
it is a wonder, and helpful in our daily lives.
it is amazing that we have such a book.
some look at the bible in a way that honors God and his holiness and judgement toward sin, others look at it in ways that honor God for his love and lack of judgement.
one will not get the other to buy into his way of thinking.
6.24.2007
every now and then
every now and then we have the opportunity to look back.
mine is not the life that has commanded greatness nor seen as one that should be envied...in quiet desperation i have lived beyond my ability and in defiance of all that made any sense at all.
there have been no defining moments that have set me apart from others, or warranted acts of praise from others.
my life has been simple.
it would be nice to say i have learned from most of my mistakes, but it would not be true. i seem to struggle with the same issues i did early on in life.
what i have learned and cant seem to get over is true love and grace.
shown first in salvation through Jesus Christ and renewed each day. undeserving adn wonderful, beautiful and wonderous, complete and difficult to understand. knowing that He knows me, all of me, and trying to understand how He loves me inspite of that, leaves me with out proper words.
shown second in my marriage. my wife is more than i could have asked for. again, given by Him who knows what we need and giving. she is everything i am not. there is no me without her. without her in my life, something is not.
the chance to be a father is daunting at best. fear and faith live hand in hand. fear of my lack ability and faith in His. my son and my daughter have grown into adults, married and each with a child. my love for them is beyond my ability to express. having said that, the expression of that love is multilied when it comes to my grandkids. being pop pop magnifies in me all i have come to appreciate about life.
recently a death in our church family has left me thinking about all my shortcomings and the frailty of life.
all the questions we ask when we are first start out about makeing an impact or being diferent tend to make their way back to the well.
has it mattered? is what i gave my life for paying off in the kingdom? have my efforts been my efforts? are the few who remain enough? did i get it right? have i been faithful? what next? well done?
these are the thoughts of a man who looked back today.
mine is not the life that has commanded greatness nor seen as one that should be envied...in quiet desperation i have lived beyond my ability and in defiance of all that made any sense at all.
there have been no defining moments that have set me apart from others, or warranted acts of praise from others.
my life has been simple.
it would be nice to say i have learned from most of my mistakes, but it would not be true. i seem to struggle with the same issues i did early on in life.
what i have learned and cant seem to get over is true love and grace.
shown first in salvation through Jesus Christ and renewed each day. undeserving adn wonderful, beautiful and wonderous, complete and difficult to understand. knowing that He knows me, all of me, and trying to understand how He loves me inspite of that, leaves me with out proper words.
shown second in my marriage. my wife is more than i could have asked for. again, given by Him who knows what we need and giving. she is everything i am not. there is no me without her. without her in my life, something is not.
the chance to be a father is daunting at best. fear and faith live hand in hand. fear of my lack ability and faith in His. my son and my daughter have grown into adults, married and each with a child. my love for them is beyond my ability to express. having said that, the expression of that love is multilied when it comes to my grandkids. being pop pop magnifies in me all i have come to appreciate about life.
recently a death in our church family has left me thinking about all my shortcomings and the frailty of life.
all the questions we ask when we are first start out about makeing an impact or being diferent tend to make their way back to the well.
has it mattered? is what i gave my life for paying off in the kingdom? have my efforts been my efforts? are the few who remain enough? did i get it right? have i been faithful? what next? well done?
these are the thoughts of a man who looked back today.
6.23.2007
some wear the shirt...others ride
had a conversation with a guy wearin a harley shirt while standing in line the other day. when i asked him what he rode, he answered "don't got one...just got the shirt."
i used to be like that. kept the shirt just to keep the dream alive. most of us fantasize about what we want by surrounding ourselves with tokens of what we want.
got me thinking...
no one is in control.
no one is safe.
no one want to suffer.
no one understands the reality of sin.
no one enjoys loss.
no one really believes the hype...do they?
some folks talk, others do.
some folks talk about God, others talk of him.
some folks wear the shirt, others ride.
some folks work to live, others work to live.
some folks complain, others take action.
some people depend on government, others depend on themselves.
some people expect a handout, others work to give.
some people look to get over, others do what it takes.
most of us say we believe...
most of us want a god in our image...
most of us treat the bible with less than...
most of us are short sighted...
most of us do what we want to do...
most of us have dirty little secrets...
most of us need to be reminded...
most of us want more stuff...
most of us want comfort and wealth...
all of us are sinners in need of redemption...
all of us have played the harlott...
all of us can make a difference...
all of us are not the same...
all of us need to remember...
all of us are are a blink away from eternity...
all of us stand in need of forgiveness...
all of us need to share the biblical gospel...mans need and god's provision.
all of us will die.
things of faith are difficult to discuss.
things are coming to an end.
Christ in you the hope of glory.
i used to be like that. kept the shirt just to keep the dream alive. most of us fantasize about what we want by surrounding ourselves with tokens of what we want.
got me thinking...
no one is in control.
no one is safe.
no one want to suffer.
no one understands the reality of sin.
no one enjoys loss.
no one really believes the hype...do they?
some folks talk, others do.
some folks talk about God, others talk of him.
some folks wear the shirt, others ride.
some folks work to live, others work to live.
some folks complain, others take action.
some people depend on government, others depend on themselves.
some people expect a handout, others work to give.
some people look to get over, others do what it takes.
most of us say we believe...
most of us want a god in our image...
most of us treat the bible with less than...
most of us are short sighted...
most of us do what we want to do...
most of us have dirty little secrets...
most of us need to be reminded...
most of us want more stuff...
most of us want comfort and wealth...
all of us are sinners in need of redemption...
all of us have played the harlott...
all of us can make a difference...
all of us are not the same...
all of us need to remember...
all of us are are a blink away from eternity...
all of us stand in need of forgiveness...
all of us need to share the biblical gospel...mans need and god's provision.
all of us will die.
things of faith are difficult to discuss.
things are coming to an end.
Christ in you the hope of glory.
6.22.2007
walk like a man
this pretty much sums up what i feel about getting old...
Walk like a man, and talk like a man.
Walk like a man, hey baby, you can call me your man.
A little girl asked me what am I gonna do,
When I get old and blue and worn clear through?
And I say by that time I ought to be in my prime,
Im gonna strut like a cock until Im ninety-nine.
Im gonna ...Walk Like a man, Talk like a man
Sometimes I feel its gettin late.
In life -- all that settlin down can wait,
till my routine days all seem the same.
Right now, Ive got to get on out, Ive got to make my day.
Im gonna ...
Grand Funk
Walk like a man, and talk like a man.
Walk like a man, hey baby, you can call me your man.
A little girl asked me what am I gonna do,
When I get old and blue and worn clear through?
And I say by that time I ought to be in my prime,
Im gonna strut like a cock until Im ninety-nine.
Im gonna ...Walk Like a man, Talk like a man
Sometimes I feel its gettin late.
In life -- all that settlin down can wait,
till my routine days all seem the same.
Right now, Ive got to get on out, Ive got to make my day.
Im gonna ...
Grand Funk
6.11.2007
lost
been home with out my love. i forget how much she means to me, her smell, her smile.
will see her tomorrow, but now i miss her. there is an ache in my soul when she is not here with me.
this is for my baby...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfRies4SRgk
see you soon
will see her tomorrow, but now i miss her. there is an ache in my soul when she is not here with me.
this is for my baby...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfRies4SRgk
see you soon
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