Remembering the Days of My Youth: Forgotten Music, Part 2

See Part 1 of my reminiscent ramblings here. I didn’t plan on my nostalgia turning into more than 1 post, but that’s what happens when I get going.  This post focuses on a handful of Christian albums from my youth (think, mid-to-late 90′s) that I still listen to somewhat regularly (except for the first) but have probably been [...]

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Remembering the Days of My Youth: Forgotten Music, Part 1

Note: I’m in a reminiscing stage of life, so forgive the break from Bible geekery (which hasn’t been happening much anyway) for a couple days of rambling.  If nothing else, read this post for the links provided.  Trust me, it’s worth it.  Thank you for your time. I’m a nostalgic person; I have been since I [...]

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5.5 Random Things #6

5.5.  This post is dedicated to my self-respect, which I released when I watched a few episodes of American Idol in a row.  Does it matter that one of the contestants (who made the top 60) used to go to my church? 5.  Louis over at Baker Book House Church Connection (longest blog title ever?) [...]

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Let’s Folk ‘n’ Roll!

I’m taking a break from Bible geekery today to plug a couple albums I’ve been listening to.  Now, I’m generally a rock/blues kind of guy.  I like guitar solos, loud drums and extended jam sessions (think: Clapton when he was with Derek & the Dominos, Phish and Waterdeep).  But once in a while I just [...]

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Book Review: Getting the Blues

Special thanks to Caitlin from Baker/Brazos for a review copy of this book. I’ve already reviewed one book by Stephen J Nichols, Jesus Made in America, which made my top 5 new reads of 2008.  I was so impressed, in fact, that I was genuinely excited when I heard he had a new book coming [...]

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