December 7th, 2009
Yeah. I’m a Scrooge. I hate Christmas. Not the holiday itself, but all the insanity around it. If we could just take a day and commemorate Christ’s birth I’d be happy, but that’s not what we do. I’d really like to just sleep through it this year, but that’s not an option. There’s family to visit, presents to buy, parties to attend…and I love to visit family, but not out of obligation or duty. I love buying people presents, but only when I see that perfect thing that I know someone would love and I buy it just because. And parties are wonderful, but not three parties every weekend for a solid month.
At least I convinced my family that we should pool our money and make a donation this year instead of once again spending money to buy stuff for people who don’t really need or want any of it. We’re already so wasteful in this country. We don’t need more stuff to set around our houses just because someone bought it for us. There are people in the world who have absolutely nothing, yet we sit and revel in our excess, complaining about what we don’t have instead of being humbled by the blessings that surround us. We think we deserve things…that we’re entitled to a certain standard of living. But that’s a lie.
Can I encourage the three people who actually read this blog not to buy into the lie? We don’t need more things, but there are millions of people in the world who need everything. Let’s never forget that.
October 11th, 2009
I realize all I’ve been posting lately is worship sets. This post is my lame attempt at correcting that. Life has gotten crazy again, and Thomas and I have been insanely busy for the past couple of weeks…completely by choice though, so I guess it’s okay. Now I’m wishing that I had taken full advantage of my free time back when I had it. I wouldn’t be nearly as behind on sleep as I am now.
Every spare moment I have has been spent knitting since I’m doing a craft fair with a friend in two weeks. I want to have as many knitted products as possible so I have a greater chance of selling as many knitted products as possible. My hands are holding up pretty well…so far, anyway.
I’m really starting to look forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas, not because of the holidays themselves, but more because I know I’ll have some time off work and will be able to rest at least a little bit.
Oh…and I’ll be updating my template again. Thomas updated Wordpress for me, and I have to do a little tweaking to get the themes I like to display properly…
October 11th, 2009
This Sunday’s set…
- Spring of Life – Kristian Stanfill
- My Savior, My God – Aaron Shust
- Satisfied in You – Scott Cunningham
- You Won’t Relent – Misty Edwards
Also had a community outreach event yesterday where we played a longer set…
- See His Love – Tim Hughes
- Shadowfeet – Brooke Fraser
- My Savior, My God – Aaron Shust
- All I Need Is You – Hillsong United
- Wonderful Maker – Matt Redman and Chris Tomlin
- Mystery – Brooke Fraser
October 5th, 2009
This past Sunday we played…
- Spring of Life- Kristian Stanfill
- True Love- Phil Wickham
- Lead Me to the Cross- Hillsong United w/ Brooke Fraser
- There Is Nothing Like- Hillsong United
September 7th, 2009
Rushing Wind blow through this temple
Blowing out the dust within
Come and breathe Your breath upon me
I’ve been born again
Holy Spirit, I surrender
Take me where you want to go
Plant me by Your living waters
Plant me deep so I can grow
Separate me from this world, Lord
Sanctify my life for You
Daily change me to Your image
Help me bear good fruit
Everyday You’re drawing closer
Trials come to test my faith
But when all is said and done, Lord
It’s been worth the wait.
Jesus, You’re the One
Who set my spirit free
Use me, Lord
Glorify Your Holy Name through me
September 6th, 2009
This Sunday was a particularly long set since we were saying goodbye to our current youth pastor and saying hello to our new youth pastor. LONG worship followed by a short devotional…awesome service.
- Spring of Life- Kristian Stanfill
- Lead Me to the Cross- Hillsong United w/ Brooke Fraser
- Hosanna- Hillsong United w/ Brooke Fraser
- pre-chorus and chorus of How He Loves- John Mark McMillan
- Consuming Fire- Tim Hughes
- Oh You Bring- Hillsong United
- From the Inside Out- Hillsong United
- The Stand- Hillsong United
We’re big Hillsong United fans…can you tell?
August 31st, 2009
Decided to start posting my Sunday worship sets here. So yesterday’s songs for youth worship at Calvary Chapel in Apex were…
- O Praise Him- David Crowder Band
- Oh How You Love Me- Rita Springer
- How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
- All I Need is You- Hillsong United, as performed by Kim Walker
August 24th, 2009
Until about five minutes ago, I had all of my posts from this site being imported on Facebook. I decided to stop because I found that the more people I know could potentially read what I write, the less likely I am to actually speak my mind…not because I care what they think, but because I hate feeling like I have to constantly defend myself…not that I can’t or won’t defend myself, but I’d like to have a forum that is mine. Hyperballea is MY forum. If you would like to discuss what I’ve posted, please feel free. But I’m not writing for you…I’m writing for myself.
July 12th, 2009
In case you were wondering, the world does not revolve around you. Please stop acting like it does.
July 9th, 2009
I’ve been making a real, concerted effort to actually deal with my problems and not avoid them or run away from them like I used to do.
Maybe that’s why I get so frustrated when I see other people doing just that.