This is really funny. There are only 3 swimmers and two jump the start buzzer and are disqualified. That left one guy who barely made the lap by himself. “The Tortoise and the Hare” comes to mind…
What really made me laugh was the announcers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woYG6Uq6OVU
[tags]funny, swim, trial, olympics, australia[/tags]
I had heard of Phil Wickham, but never listened to his music. Until today. I still don’t know much about him, but he made me a fan today.
He released a completely free album. That’s right. Completely free. No donations. No strings. The dude just wanted to bless people and bless God.
Here’s a sample. The song is titled “Beautiful”.
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From Phil about the project:
This record has been something that I have wanted to do for a long time and finally on May 9th this year, I was able to do a show in Portland, Oregon with just me and a guitar and record it. The album artwork is simply the faces that were sent in to my blog from people that either attended the show or watched the show as it was broadcast on my blog.
It seems like the CCM industry has become celebrity driven these days. Phil Wickham has done a radical thing here. He’s made it clear that worshipping Jesus and compelling the Body of Christ to do the same is his passion. I think that’s awesome and I think that’s right.
The album is great too. It’s pulls in the sound of the crowd singing along and makes it prominent in the mix. That’s something you NEVER hear anymore. You really feel pulled into an intimate moment with Jesus as you listen. They are simple arrangements. Just his voice, his acoustic guitar with no effects, mingled with the sound of a room full of singing worshipers. Simple.
Go get your copy and be blessed.
[tags]Phil Wickham, Sing Along, free music, album, mp3[/tags]
No, not the play. Though that may be pet peeve #23. (Seriously. If the play “Cats” doesn’t completely weird you out, then something has gone terribly wrong). I’m talking about real cats. You know, the ones that spend their first 3 weeks of life on this planet looking cute and adorable, and the next 10 years living as furry endentured servants of Satan.
Now some of you know that I have recently come into the possession of a cat. Her name is Molly. We got her free from some rednecks that already had 345 kittens in their little shack and just didn’t have any more room. I was swindled by my daughters and their mother was in cahoots with them as well. They promised that the litter box wouldn’t stink, the carpet wouldn’t get ripped to shreds, and the cat would be nice and sweet. I’m such a stooge. One bat of their eyelashes and pouty bottom lips and the room started to spin. Next thing I know another warm body is hopping around my house whining and clawing at me because I’m not giving it enough love, affection, and name-brand food.
In case you haven’t heard, Todd Bentley has announced that he will not be coming to Lakeland anymore and that his marriage is in separation. I don’t have time to comment (I’m on vacation). I’m also afraid that if I do comment, it will come off as an “I told you so” and that is not how I feel at all.
There is an interesting article at Charisma Magazine about the announcement.
A prominent Pentecostal evangelist called me this week after Bentley’s news hit the fan. He said to me: “I’m now convinced that a large segment of the charismatic church will follow the anti-Christ when he shows up because they have no discernment.†Ouch. Hopefully we’ll learn our lesson this time and apply the necessary caution when an imposter shows up.
And John Piper has posted a little commentary on the Charisma article.
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
[tags]John Piper, Lakeland, Todd Bentley, marriage, divorce, Charisma[/tags]
We are on vacation at Carolina Beach this week. Not that you would notice since the posting regularity here has been SAD lately…
Here are a couple things my kids have said that I thought were funny this week.
My 2 year old son, Owen, upon seeing the ocean, pointed excitedly at the water and yelled, “Nemo! NEEEEMMMOOOO!!!! Where’s Nemo?” Hmm. I wonder if he’s watched “Finding Nemo” a few too many times.
My 3 year old daughter got her bathing suit on and her hair back in tails. She says, “Oh! I HAVE to go look in the mirror.” She runs to the bathroom and returns announcing, “Ok. I looked in the mirror, and I … am … BEAUTIFUL.”
Yes, dear, you are. You’re a little cocky too but we can deal with that later.
This would be after your wonderful son has completed his drawing and announced to you that he is impressed with his masterpiece. This is also after you have announced to him that his life is about to end and he will be chatting with Jesus momentarily.
Take a deep breath. Get some ordinary isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Put a little on a soft cloth or tissue. Rub the artwork gently. It comes out in seconds. I know this from recent experience.
This has also been known to save the life of two year old boys.
PS – This is only a guess, but I doubt this works with permanent markers. Permanent markers are devices invented by Beelzebub as gifts to little boys on their 2nd birthday. In fact, the word “Sharpie” comes from the Greek word “sharpos” which means “eternal damnation”. Purge the wicked things from your house (the permanent markers, not the boys). You will thank me later.
[tags]remove ink from lcd, cleaning tips[/tags]
I don’t know why, but there is something really, really funny about John Piper flashing a gang sign.
[tags]john piper, gang sign[/tags]
