You might wonder how I pick my albums of the year. Like most lists, my list subjective. I do had a few questions I have to answer in order for an album to make my list. Can I listen to it the whole way through? Does it cover a non-conventional topics? Does it get…
I listen to predominately Christian/Gospel music so my list reflects that; but some groups on here do not identity as a Christian band so they are listed as well. These songs just hit me the right way and stuck with me. Some artists have two songs which may mean they make my albums of…
First, welcome back Sting. I heard this song a dozen different ways, but the song is written for the documentary Jim, about a missing photo journalist James Foley. He was held capital captive and eventually beheaded, but as Sting explains, he fought for food and blankets for his fellow prisoners. Before I heard the story…
Voting is a civic sacrament. – Theodore Hesburgh. I confuse my family every two and four years because I will not tell them who I voted for. It’s none of their business, and if you’re reading this, its none of yours either. I don’s say that to be ugly but to be clear. When…
Each generation makes it’s mark in the world, in economics, science, and yes in the movies. These are called “coming of age” movies. Some think these movies can define a generation. I’d rather like to think that the movies I grew up watching influenced or reflected us rather than rubber stamped us as DEFINED. My…
Will you being taking your kids to see the new movie from King and County, Priceless? Here’s my review of the movie and who you can use it with your youth ministry. Have you seen the movie? Leave your review in the comments.
So, Lecrae had a part in the 2016 BET Awards this year. LeCrae performed a spoken word that lasted about one minute and 10 seconds. In the spoken word he speaks of slavery, America, injustice, and the gospel and 18,000 people lost their minds on Facebook. That’s how many engage, commented, shared, etc. Some lost their minds…
#HighSchoolin5Words was trending this morning. As I scrolled through, there was a collection of funny and sad tweets that reminded me of how much I hated high school. These tweets were from adults, college students, and high school students. bring your changer and headphones everyone is not your friend LET ME C YO HOMEWORK! Crap…
Picture Source I love the protester. I applaud the rebel. I love guys who puts it all on the line. And yet, I don’t know how I feel about Colin Kaepernick. The fact that Colin is a pro-athlete should not prevent him from expressing himself, but he knows it has repercussions. His actions affect his…
I was crushed yesterday watching this father, who just lost his son to suicide from bullying. I did not want to watch it, but felt like I had to as a father and a youth worker. I had to remind myself that words and actions have impact. Then I read the letter that Daniel Fitzpatrick…
