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This was held at Royal Albert Hall in London. It's coming back this April. Anyone want to go to London? I absolutely love this.

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A Song for Sunday...Oh to See the Dawn

By Stuard Townend
We've sang this the last couple years at the Desiring God conference. I love it. The last couple of verses are extremely powerful.

18-1.

All is right in the world now. That's all I'll say.

Thoughts on Super Bowl XLII

by C.J. Mahaney

This is an absolutely excellent post on C.J. Mahaney's new blog concerning tomorrow's Super Bowl. Included are some excellent tips for viewing the game:

We’ve come to the third and final question in our series of most common questions I’m asked. The first question was “What books on the cross of Christ have affected you the most?” The second, “As a charismatic/continuationist, what books would you recommend on the person and work of the Holy Spirit?”

Finally, we arrive at the third:

“C.J., how do you know so much about sports?”

Okay, I admit this is not a question I get often (maybe never). But I know that my friends secretly harbor this question deep in their hearts. And I know my friends also admire my athletic abilities (but that will need to wait for another post).

Because of my vast knowledge of sports, this blog has an obligation to publish a public service announcement to prepare blog readers for the impending Super Bowl.

O-V-E-R-R-A-T-E-D

First, let me make clear the Super Bowl is the most overrated sporting event in the history of all sports dating back to the very first Olympics. The NFL thinks so highly of itself, the Super Bowl is assigned Roman numerals.

Read the rest here.

You Know How that Happens, Don't You?

A while back, my wife and I announced that were are expecting our fifth child. With each of the last 3 pregancies, I've had numerous people ask me, "You know how that happens, don't you?" This question is all meant in fun, but if you get to the root of it, it sounds as if the questioner is wondering if we should be having another baby. I'm sure my friends don't mean it that way, but the question appears ask "why aren't you preventing this?", as if having a child is some sort of curse. For me, this will be my eighth child (3 from a previous marriage), so of course some of my well meaning friends think I'm nuts. To many of us men who have been affected by the world's mentality, children are a curse. I plan on posting more of this some other day.
So, for now, I'm trying to come up with a good witty reply to those who ask me that dreaded question, "You you how that happens, don't you?". Here are my replies:
10. Yeah, I know how...shame on me!
9. I know what you mean! My life is just going to be ruined!
8. You mean I could have prevented this?
7. I remember some lesson in my 9th grade health class had something to do with it.
6. No, my parents never had "that talk" with me.
5. Yes, but those things make me itch.
4. Yeah, I know how, but my wife doesn't.
3. Are you going to tell me?
2. How what happens?
1. Yes, I do know, and it is a lot of fun!

A Song for Sunday....Grace Unmeasured

by Bob Kauflin
This is the song that I read the words to at my Grandfather's memorial service. It can be found on this cd.


Verse 1
Grace unmeasured, vast and free
That knew me from eternity
That called me out before my birth
To bring You glory on this earth
Grace amazing, pure and deep
That saw me in my misery
That took my curse and owned my blame
So I could bear Your righteous name

Chorus

Grace paid for my sinsAnd brought me to life
Grace clothes me with powerTo do what is right
Grace will lead me to heavenWhere I’ll see Your face
And never cease To thank You for Your grace

Verse 2
Grace abounding, strong and true
That makes me long to be like You
That turns me from my selfish pride
To love the cross on which You died
Grace unending all my days
You’ll give me strength to run this race
And when my years on earth are through
The praise will all belong to You