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It seems much of the contemporary music has gone for the catch-y licks. There are a few I enjoy (Mercy Me, Newsboys) but my enjoyment of contemporary ends about there. I enjoy secular progressive rock, and have discovered many Christian prog bands that aren't going to get the airplay for that...

Interesting, Lamb... How do you figure? Is sin, then, also deceptive? Recall that Paul stated: "Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: sexual immorality, impurity, indecent behavior, idolatry, witchcraft, hostilities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition...

Another band I enjoy. From a concept album based on "Pilgrim's Progress"

Agreed - the audience demeanor and behavior is completely different. And there is a huge amount of "group-think" that goes on no matter the style It might be, but how do we (and who gets to) differentiate? The Beatles have both "She Loves You" and "Revolution #9" Absolutely. One must have...

I confess I'm a heavy metal fan - not as much now as I'm getting older, but there is still some I listen to. And certain bands I enjoy may have folks looking a bit askance at me if I named some of them. But I also watch films like The Shining, T.V. shows like 'Breaking Bad' and what-not, so to...

Exactly. And I've never really understood that presumption by some, but there may in fact be some truth to it. The presumed truth of that is what gets to me the most I understand that completely. I've been divorced for a while and I didn't meet my responsibilities in the marriage. And change...

I was part of a Pentecostal church for a short time that their view was similar, with the addition of "speaking in tongues". Until then? Not saved I agree. It's just a strange premise to me. I left the Evangelical church for some of those reasons. Their view just didn't make sense. I didn't...

This is what got me little riled (or questioning, at least...). I think this was the point of it. Unless one recites a prayer and is baptised as an adult = not saved It seemed a point of pride having "led them to Christ". Someone else in the thread mentioned there may have been unresolved sin...

So there's a bit of a story before getting to the question - bear with me... I was with some friends who invited me to a barbecue they were having with some friends from their church (Baptist, iirc...). Anyway, during conversation it came up somehow about an engaged couple - one Catholic, one...

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I'm re-reading "The Jesus I Never Knew" by Philip Yancey. I've found him to be a challening author in that he provokes (for me) an initial skeptical reaction, but makes me ponder his points

This... WE do not win. Christ has won

It's of no use whatsoever. If someone gives me a chocolate cake with the caveat that I must share it with my friends, but I eat the whole thing, I've mistreated the gift I've been given. The cake does me no good

To paraphrase the title of a book I've read there is a "subtle art of not giving a (care)" In life we only have so many cares to give about different things. If we disregard our values and direction we want to go in life, it's possible we could care about many things - agree or disagree with...

Any electronics My work desk - typically with spilled coffee

That's sad news. Electric seems to be the wave of the future, for reasons that may be a bit misguided, at the expense of the true "driver's experience" And yet, the pick-up and SUV seem to have long lives in front of them, with restrictive costs outside the realm of mass consumers

Our family lived in Kansas for a few years when I was growing up. I distinctly recall walking with my mom to a 7-11 for a slurpee - about an hour round-trip. It was over 100 Farenheit. I was always out walking or riding bikes with my friends. The rental suite where I live, the landlords are...

6'4 here, and I get it. I also have high arches, bad knees, and some nerve damage in my legs, so I'm trip prone and lose balance at times. It is a long way down and I don't go down gracefully Hoping you recover quickly!

Thanks everyone. It's appreciated. He had often joked that if he had the chance he'd make a break for it in his chair. I like to think he made it :D

Not really. I drink coffee well into the evening and get to sleep okay. I'm (relatively) used to it, although I get a sour stomach from it at times