We all are trying to worship God but we end up worshipping other things all the time. But like a lot of things in life, things just naturally happen and we don't necessarily asses that what we're doing is wrong. Like spreading a cold or spreading the flu, or listening to Kenny G.
We were created to worship God. Unfortunately we end up worshipping other things. Like money, celebrities, and witty, intelligent, good looking writers/bloggers/rock stars/ninjas.
I see a lot of times at churches, they'll have 'Sunday School' and then a 'Worship Service', or people referring to the singing portion as 'Praise and Worship'. Using the word 'worship' in these different ways certainly can get confusing. Heck, I get confused just telling the difference between the communion tray and the offering tray. And let me tell you, a twenty dollar bill doesn't taste as bad as you might think.
We Christians throw the term worship around a whole ton. The first thing people associate with the term worship is singing in church. If that's the case, and let's be honest here, some of people around us, their singing could hardly be called worship. Their singing could hardly be called singing. It either sounds like a monotone remote controlled airplane, or it's like they sensed danger and are warning everyone by simulating an air raid alarm.
Forgiveness is hard. I know. Especially when there's people out there that actually watch Jersey Shore.
This whole Jay Leno vs. Conan O'Brien thing looks like it's ending tonight with Conan being replaced by Leno. I think we all know that Conan is completely the victim here. What if you were Conan? What would your response be? I'm pretty sure I know what Leno's response would be - telling a completely unfunny joke and then laughing at it.
There's a lot of ways to look at the major election news today, so I thought I'd come up with some spiritual lesson we could learn from this. And no, the spiritual lesson isn't that guys are better than girls.
After the disaster in Haiti, us Christians are wondering how we should respond. And no, watching the Cowboys only score three points in a playoff game, no matter how awesome you think that might be, isn't one of those responses.
There's so much to getting new resolutions in place and actually moving. I wish it was easier because I have so many resolutions that are sitting around that remain unfinished. Exercise regularly, get financially organized and attain the grammar of at least a third grader.
Why is procrastination so difficult to deal with? Maybe I'll tell you later. If you didn't see that joke as soon as you saw the title, then maybe you decided to read this devotional at some other time.
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January 29, Friday
Posted by James Elwell.
The Almost has a video for "Hands," a track from their latest album "Monster Monster."
Posted by James Elwell.
Juliana Theory has dates for their upcoming farewell tour.
Posted by James Elwell.
August Burns Red is touring the U.S. and parts of Canada with A Day To Remember.
Posted by James Elwell.
I'm pretty sure I don't like the term "Left Coast"
January 27, Wednesday
Posted by Matt.
Farewell Flight – the hardest-working act in Pennsylvania – has wrapped up recording in the studio, and has information about their upcoming album Lonesome Traveler, as well as a desperate cry for help, on their MySpace blog.
January 26, Tuesday
Posted by James Elwell.
Deas Vail has a new video coinciding with their new album.
Posted by James Elwell.
It's our first new music story of 2010. New releases from Living Sacrifice, Number One Gun, Deas Vail, Day of Fire, Onward to Olympus, and Shapes Stars Make.
Posted by James Elwell.
Showbread is putting out a DVD documenting their "Fear of God" tour. Coming....soon?
January 25, Monday
Posted by Matt.
Jon Foreman – lead singer and guitarist for Switchfoot – writes "What's in a Word?", an article for the Huffington Post on the power of words, and effect of music.
January 14, Thursday
Posted by James Elwell.
Get your first look at who is playing at Purple Door 2010.
Posted by James Elwell.
See what bands are playing at this year's Cornerstone festival.
Posted by James Elwell.
John Reuben is doing a week-long tour with Apple Tree Experience, Wonder, and Zach Vinson.
January 12, Tuesday
Posted by James Elwell.
Demon Hunter has a new album coming soon. But how soon?
Posted by James Elwell.
Manchester Orchestra joins forces with O'Brother and more for a short winter tour.
Posted by James Elwell.
Two new songs streaming from Living Sacrifice.
January 8, Friday
Posted by James Elwell.
Number One Gun is streaming a new song from their upcoming album.
Posted by James Elwell.
Gwen Stacy just put out a music video for "The First Words" from their most recent album, "A Dialogue."
January 7, Thursday
Posted by James Elwell.
Get Manchester Orchestra's album "Mean Everything To Nothing" today at AmazonMP3.com for $2.99
Posted by James Elwell.
The tour doesn't have a name, so I'm calling it the "Don't Abandon Your Children (18:3) in Kansas Tour."
Posted by James Elwell.
Living Sacrifice has a new video for "Rules of Engagement."
Posted by James Elwell.
Nothing like kicking off a new year with something old. Five Iron Frenzy's long-awaited DVD not only has a solid release date; it also has preorder sale going on!
December 25, Friday
Posted by James Elwell.
While not exactly music news, I can't think of any better news to hear.
December 24, Thursday
Posted by James Elwell.
House of Heroes has a video for their rendition of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel."
Posted by James Elwell.
Just in time for Christmas, the Huntingtons have released an original Christmas song. Oh, by the way, it's free. Click through to download it!
December 23, Wednesday
Posted by James Elwell.
Queen's Club put out a version of "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch." It's a not-very-Christmasy Christmas song.
Posted by James Elwell.
Inhale Exhale has a video for "Did You Ever Have A Touch To Lose" off their new album "Bury Me Alive."
Posted by James Elwell.
Get the EP of their acoustic set in Florida last June.
December 22, Tuesday
Posted by James Elwell.
"Tours and Rumors of Tours"
A musician's wit knows no bounds.
Posted by James Elwell.
Copeland is giving the country one last go-around before calling it quits.
Posted by James Elwell.
It's the last new release of the year (by my count).
December 18, Friday
Posted by James Elwell.
Toby Mac and Skillet are scheduled to go on the Awake Tonight Tour this upcoming March and April.
Posted by James Elwell.
War of Ages and Living Sacrifice will go a-touring this winter.
Posted by James Elwell.
Starting Feb.4, The Devil Wears Prada and Killswitch Engage will start touring together starting in Boston, MA and working their way to the west coast and back.
December 17, Thursday
Posted by James Elwell.
The Almost play an acoustic session. It's on video. Enjoy.
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