My apologies for this being two days late.
Lord, make me have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Relient K
Ok guys, so I have to admit, I LOVE Relient K. These guys are nothing short of musical geniuses. With each new album they release they continue to be better and better. With that said, I don't know if it is a good sign or a death omen for a band to be making a cover CD, but Relient K has an EP coming out this year called "Relient K is for Karaoke" and it is an album of cover songs. The video below is has short clips from each song throughout it, so check it out. All of them (oddly enough including the Beiber one) seem to have great potential.
Click HERE to enjoy Relient K awesomeness!
Click HERE to enjoy Relient K awesomeness!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Prayer Appointed for the Week (June 12-18)
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast love, that through your grace each of us may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, on God, now and forever. Amen
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Guess who's back?!?!
That's right folks, Nick is back and he's here to stay! Boo ya!
My sincerest apologies for the LONG hiatus, but a lot has gone on as of late:
- Sharon and I were finally married (4 weeks ago today to be exact)
- Sharon and I both started new jobs in Georgia
- Because of said jobs in previous statement, Sharon and I moved to Georgia (2 weeks ago as of yesterday)
- My blog name is now accurate and no longer a lie! Maybe now Kevin Adelsberger will read my blog? Who knows, stranger things HAVE happened.
Anywho, so as I said, a lot has gone on. Married life in grand, the jobs are going (we're both still in training so there is a lot of information to take in) and I believe we are about to adopt a puppy here in about a month. Tomorrow we begin the search for a church here in Georgia... I pray that goes well and smoothly. We both loved Christ Community in Jackson and were (and still are) sad to have to leave. I can honestly say that we both made some lifelong friends and I know that I grew in discipleship more in the last 4 years than I ever have before. Alas, I shall move on before I start to get all weepy and emotional, but MAN I loved that place and the people and community of believers. Sweet times.
The main purpose of this post was to make you all aware that I once again roam the vastness of the Realm of the World Wide Web and will, hopefully, be bringing you regular updates throughout the week once more.
Until next time Gadget
- Nick
Currently:
Reading Affirming the Apostle's Creed by J.I. Packer
My sincerest apologies for the LONG hiatus, but a lot has gone on as of late:
- Sharon and I were finally married (4 weeks ago today to be exact)
- Sharon and I both started new jobs in Georgia
- Because of said jobs in previous statement, Sharon and I moved to Georgia (2 weeks ago as of yesterday)
- My blog name is now accurate and no longer a lie! Maybe now Kevin Adelsberger will read my blog? Who knows, stranger things HAVE happened.
Anywho, so as I said, a lot has gone on. Married life in grand, the jobs are going (we're both still in training so there is a lot of information to take in) and I believe we are about to adopt a puppy here in about a month. Tomorrow we begin the search for a church here in Georgia... I pray that goes well and smoothly. We both loved Christ Community in Jackson and were (and still are) sad to have to leave. I can honestly say that we both made some lifelong friends and I know that I grew in discipleship more in the last 4 years than I ever have before. Alas, I shall move on before I start to get all weepy and emotional, but MAN I loved that place and the people and community of believers. Sweet times.
The main purpose of this post was to make you all aware that I once again roam the vastness of the Realm of the World Wide Web and will, hopefully, be bringing you regular updates throughout the week once more.
Until next time Gadget
- Nick
Currently:
Reading Affirming the Apostle's Creed by J.I. Packer
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Resurrection Sunday / Prayer Appointed for the Week (April 24 - 30)
Okay, so I have epically failed on blogging this past week. Although I wish I would have (because, let's face it, there were some great opportunities to blog this week), I was quite busy with moving into the town home where Sharon and I will live after we're married in 20 days. I do promise to update with photos (or possibly a video?) of the new pad soon (fingers crossed for it to be this week).
On another note, today is Easter or Resurrection Sunday! This day is quite an exciting time for the church as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. So, in honor of today, I thought I would post one of my most loved hymns. Enjoy!
Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior,
waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord!
Refrain:
Up from the grave he arose;
with a mighty triumph o'er his foes;
he arose a victor from the dark domain,
and he lives forever, with his saints to reign.
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!
Vainly they watch his bed, Jesus my Savior,
vainly they seal the dead, Jesus my Lord!
(Refrain)
Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus my Savior;
he tore the bars away, Jesus my Lord!
(Refrain)
Moving on, now that Holy Week is coming to a close and we move into the season of Easter for the next 50 days, the PAftW should now be back on a regular schedule. So, without further adieu, here you are, my friends!
Almighty God, who through your only begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that I, who celebrate with Joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised to the death of sin by your life giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
On another note, today is Easter or Resurrection Sunday! This day is quite an exciting time for the church as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. So, in honor of today, I thought I would post one of my most loved hymns. Enjoy!
Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior,
waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord!
Refrain:
Up from the grave he arose;
with a mighty triumph o'er his foes;
he arose a victor from the dark domain,
and he lives forever, with his saints to reign.
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!
Vainly they watch his bed, Jesus my Savior,
vainly they seal the dead, Jesus my Lord!
(Refrain)
Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus my Savior;
he tore the bars away, Jesus my Lord!
(Refrain)
Moving on, now that Holy Week is coming to a close and we move into the season of Easter for the next 50 days, the PAftW should now be back on a regular schedule. So, without further adieu, here you are, my friends!
Almighty God, who through your only begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that I, who celebrate with Joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised to the death of sin by your life giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Palm Sunday / Prayer Appointed for the Week (April 17 - 23)
This will be a double entry this week since we are entering into Holy Week. This week is an exciting time for the Church as we remember Jesus' journey to the Cross, his burial and resurrection. So, to commemorate this Palm Sunday, I thought I would post the lyrics to a song from service today and the account of the Triumphal Entry from the Gospel of Matthew.
Hosanna
Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!
Lord, we lift up your name with hearts full of praise
Be exalted, of Lord, my God! Hosanna in the highest!
Matthew 21: 1-11
The Triumphal Entry
"Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord needs them,' and he will send them at once." This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying:
"Say to the daughter of Zion,'Behold, your king is coming to you,
humble, and mounted on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.'"
The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and he sat on them. Most of the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!" And when he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up, saying, "Who is this?" And the crowds said, "This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee." ESV
Prayer Appointed for the Week
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that I may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ my Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen
Also to come this week:
- the Psalms of Ascents
- Picture update of mine and Sharon's new home!
- Maundy Thursday/Jesus Feast post
- Good Friday post
- Art applicable to Holy Week from St. Celibart (with Craig Davis' approval of course [I've yet to ask him about this but since I'm apparently calling him out online we'll see what he says ;)]). If not though, I do recommend you check out St. Celibart (click on the link above), there are some great works of art as well as some great Scripture study resources that you are sure to enjoy.
- Nick
Hosanna
Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!
Lord, we lift up your name with hearts full of praise
Be exalted, of Lord, my God! Hosanna in the highest!
Matthew 21: 1-11
The Triumphal Entry
"Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord needs them,' and he will send them at once." This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying:
"Say to the daughter of Zion,'Behold, your king is coming to you,
humble, and mounted on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.'"
The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and he sat on them. Most of the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!" And when he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up, saying, "Who is this?" And the crowds said, "This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee." ESV
Prayer Appointed for the Week
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that I may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ my Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen
Also to come this week:
- the Psalms of Ascents
- Picture update of mine and Sharon's new home!
- Maundy Thursday/Jesus Feast post
- Good Friday post
- Art applicable to Holy Week from St. Celibart (with Craig Davis' approval of course [I've yet to ask him about this but since I'm apparently calling him out online we'll see what he says ;)]). If not though, I do recommend you check out St. Celibart (click on the link above), there are some great works of art as well as some great Scripture study resources that you are sure to enjoy.
- Nick
Friday, April 15, 2011
This Day in History
Okay, so I meant to post this yesterday so while you are reading it, imagine that today isn't already halfway over. Holding a degree in History, you'd think I would have gotten around to doing a post like this sooner. However, since yesterday had some interesting historical significance, I thought it would be as good of a time as any to start this series.
I enjoy listening to NPR. Sadly, I don't know too many people that do (other than a coworker, a former roommate, and fellow blogger Kevin Adlesberger). NPR offers quite a wide range of information as well as great classical music. After running a few errands, and while on my way home, I decided to turn on the radio to see what NPR had playing. Thankfully, I turned on my radio at the precise moment that "Writer's Almanac" was coming on. The host began the segment by giving the listeners two interesting "This Day in History" stories. So, now that you know where some of these will come from, I shall tell you two interesting "This Day in History" facts.
April 14, 1865
On this date in 1865, President Abraham Lincoln is assassinated while attending the play "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. Just after 10 p.m., Booth entered Lincoln's private theater box unnoticed and shot the president with a single bullet in the back of his head. Booth then leapt to the stage and shouted "Sic semper tyrannis! [Thus always to tyrants]–the South is avenged!" The president, mortally wounded, was carried to a lodging house opposite Ford's Theater. About 7:22 a.m. the next morning, Lincoln, age 56, died. He was the first U.S. president to be assassinated.
April 14, 1939
On this date in 1939, John Steinbeck's classic The Grapes of Wrath is published.
I just thought these were interesting and that you all might enjoy knowing a little about what happened on THIS DAY IN HISTORY! (imagine old super hero show voice over).
Until next time.
I enjoy listening to NPR. Sadly, I don't know too many people that do (other than a coworker, a former roommate, and fellow blogger Kevin Adlesberger). NPR offers quite a wide range of information as well as great classical music. After running a few errands, and while on my way home, I decided to turn on the radio to see what NPR had playing. Thankfully, I turned on my radio at the precise moment that "Writer's Almanac" was coming on. The host began the segment by giving the listeners two interesting "This Day in History" stories. So, now that you know where some of these will come from, I shall tell you two interesting "This Day in History" facts.
April 14, 1865
On this date in 1865, President Abraham Lincoln is assassinated while attending the play "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. Just after 10 p.m., Booth entered Lincoln's private theater box unnoticed and shot the president with a single bullet in the back of his head. Booth then leapt to the stage and shouted "Sic semper tyrannis! [Thus always to tyrants]–the South is avenged!" The president, mortally wounded, was carried to a lodging house opposite Ford's Theater. About 7:22 a.m. the next morning, Lincoln, age 56, died. He was the first U.S. president to be assassinated.
April 14, 1939
On this date in 1939, John Steinbeck's classic The Grapes of Wrath is published.
I just thought these were interesting and that you all might enjoy knowing a little about what happened on THIS DAY IN HISTORY! (imagine old super hero show voice over).
Until next time.
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