Monthly Archives: April 2010

Next few posts from NYC

[Reading on Fb? click original post.] I was asked about a book list. In about five minutes, I made this list looking around my library:

[John] Maxwell (he asked about this writer) is okay if you like that kind of thing, he’s a little too formulaic for me.

The Call – Os Guiness is a MUST

Reasons for God by Tim Keller is all the rage

The Hole in the Gospel by Richard Stevens is very popular now in some circles

The Way of the Heart by Nouwen is very important

Spiritual Leadership and

Spiritual Discipleship, both by J. Oswald Saunders

Sabbath by Allender

Blue Like Jazz and

Searching for God Knows What by Donald Miller

I’m sure I’ve left out books that I’ve raved about in a post on this blog, but these came to mind quickly. Oh, btw, I’ve two of these on my list to read…

Would you like to make suggestions?

Without writing a lot of words, I just want to point out that CEO (Christian Educators Outreach) is a decade old today.

In the ten years of our existence, we have seen God work through the remarkable and the mundane to bring hope and justice to people in need while bringing glory to Himself.

In that, I give Him glory for what he has done and what He will do in the future.

This morning we went to church with the princess of Arlington for Easter. There was a good ‘reminding’ sermon during which I was reminded of the centrality of the cross and empty tomb. But before the sermon was piped in via video link (its a DC suburban mega-church with thousands of people and about seven campuses), we were treated to some excellent music which enabled me to enjoy a time of worship of the risen King.
The worship was especially meaningful since the band was led by a young woman who has been a friend of the princess’ since elementary school. Her voice was clear which made even the unfamiliar songs easy to follow and the set was thoughtful and thought provoking which I’ve always found important to worship.
The incredible talent of the musicians enabled a quality of sound which allowed those who listen deeply to go into a state of listening and focusing upon the lyrics that lead to understanding, then to prayer and to a feeling of oneness with the God to whom we sang. I don’t get that experience too often. Far too often the live music I’m around does not facilitate such, thus, I am especially grateful to God for this today. I suppose I am a victim of my music history and taste, it is a doubled-edged sword. Music can take me to worship, but when not well done, can keep me from it. Today, this Easter, I was allowed by God’s servants who have taken good care and built on the talents He gave them to go into a deeper understanding and connection with God.
I was reminded in song and word of the centrality of the cross and the empty tomb. Christ is risen. Indeed, our King has risen!