New Life'n

I want one of these

You might, too, if you want to look cool without knowing how to play any instruments.  Yeah, it's real.   

The story behind Cinderella

Don't you wish you could write a song to make up for those I'm such a dummy moments?  Maybe that's why God gave us people like Steven Curtis Chapman --

And the song...and how it looks in concert--

Another reason God invented hands

Phil Keaggy.  If you want something to think about while you close your eyes and listen, how bout:

The Lord is my shepherd;
      I have all that I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
      he leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
      bringing honor to his name.

Mandisa

Mandisa bonus question you didn't hear on the radio this morning -- "the hardest thing about growing up" (:40)

Here's the whole Mandisa interview -- 10 minutes, unedited.  She talks about Simon and American Idol (and what they tried to get her to do), about true beauty, thumb sucking and how a singing Christmas tree changed her life -- LISTEN (give it a minute to load)

And, remember this? --

"He will not grow tired or weary"

Sometimes greatness comes with attention-getting grimaces and exertion.  Sometimes it comes with effortless humility.  When asked why he doesn't show his face, he answered:

“I think play is more significant than appearance. Therefore I want the others to focus on my fingering and sound. Furthermore I know I’m not that handsome.”

The story behind "Bring the Rain"

They talked about it before singing the song Saturday at the Faith, Family and Freedom Celebration.  This isn't from then, but this is what they said...

Whole lotta bouncin'

As I watch this:

1. I'm reminded of the incredible precision of God's creation
2. I picture a chaotic scene of frantic ball-loading going on under the floor of the stage

Some people think it's real -- it's not.

Did you know the ukelele could do this?

It's the hand of the master, not the reputation or impressiveness of the instrument...

4 brothers, 1 cello

Maybe mom could only afford one instrument, and they grew up learning to share...

It's time. Let's go.