A New Direction

Three months ago I finished my post saying “Whatever it is that you want different in your life, pray. Determine what actions you need to take.  Then take them.  Otherwise, you can expect to look January 1, 2010 in the face with nothing changed.” You see that is what the last three months have been about for me.  There were things that needed to be fixed, and things I wanted to reevaluate. Have I gotten everything dialed 100%? No, have a gotten a lot of things fixed and sorted? You bet.  Face it we are all works in progress.

After rethinking many things in my life, and the how and why I was doing them, I have determined my writing goals and projects, including this Blog need to change.  So over the next who knows how long (I say that because I don’t want to rush anything) you’ll see many changes in format and content coming.  My hope is that by moving this blog to more of an online journal I’ll be able to share more of the good things I find , learn and get revelation on covering a wider range of topics.

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”(Philippians 4:8)

Like many people music to me can set the tone for what I’m doing, it gets me amped up when I’m Skateboarding or riding BMX, it helps me unwind to relax, if I’m feeling sad it can cheer me up and most importantly it’s an awesome medium for us to enter into worship.  Now just because a band or singer is Christian it doesn’t necessarily mean their doctrine isn’t just a bit off from the Bible. So, don’t just mindlessly listen to someone say “He gives and takes away” (which is in the Bible but taken out of context) or “He makes the mountains we can’t climb.”  We serve the John 10:10 God (The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.)

With that all said.  One change I am making is to touch upon whatever Christian music is working for me that week (it may be old or new).  I like a pretty broad spectrum of music so you’ll see information and links on everything from rock to alternative rock to metal to rap, sorry if you want county music you’ll need to step up and contribute (seriously, email me), because I’m just not into it.

For the last few weeks I’ve been hearing a new song from FM Static titled Take Me as I Am, and I really like it.  So this week I’m really excited about their new album “Dear Dairy”.

You can check out the band’s MySpace profile at:
http://www.myspace.com/fmstatic
You can also hear a full stream of of the entire Dear Diary album on imeem.com
http://www.imeem.com/fmstaticmusic/playlist/J9hMWa_h/dear-diary-music-playlist/
And if you like the album go ahead and buy it iTunes has it (just $9.90), you can also buy it at the Tooth & Nail Store, for $10. Or just stop in at your local music store. This should go without saying, but please don’t pirate music, lets sow into the Christian artists (buy their work) and let the world know we want more good Christian music. Our wallets will say this loudest.