Archive for January 29th, 2009

Ever wonder why you just can’t focus at church? Maybe you need worship music with zing and pep? Maybe you need some worship music with even more zing and even more pep? Ever say, “If I were to create a ‘worship space,’ I would do such and such”? Then…

Thomas from EverydayLiturgy.com can hook you up! His post is entitled

Four Ways to Create Focused Worship Environments

I really enjoyed it, and I thought it was worth mentioning.

• Highlight(s) of the week:

1. The inauguration of President Obama was exciting, as expected. I look forward to the next four years with great anticipation.
2. I had a few job interviews lined up so it’s nice to know someone is interested in me.
3. I had a good conversation with someone about the emerging church. Basically explained that it’s not perfect, but much of what’s going on within it are good things.
4. Had a snow day yesterday, which allowed me to catch-up on some much needed sleep (which I’m losing some more of tonight).

• Disappointed by: (1) the reason I am up at 4 AM this morning typing this is because Giselle won’t sleep so…yeah. I think (I hope!) she’s teething. (2) Amanda and I are sick. Amanda more than me. (3) All the “hate” I’ve been hearing from people about Obama, the emerging church, and differing theological views. It’s just wearing on me.

• Books I’m reading:

1. The New Christians: Dispatches from the Emergent Frontier by Tony Jones - on hold for…
   
2. Coffeehouse Theology: Reflecting on God in Everyday Life by Ed Cyzewski

• Job update: had/have a few interviews. I hope to get a job full time, but two part-time is acceptable right now.

• Seminary update: finished the class on preaching. I have to hand-in a short essay, and then it will be complete. Next class is with Peter Enns, who I’ve quoted numerous times on this site, so I look forward to it.

• Looking forward to: (1) the next 4 years. Just interested more than thinking “Obama’s the messiah” type of thing. (2) Giselle to fall asleep. Is it bad to set up a pack-and-play in the basement and let your child “cry it out” there? I just may do it. Haha! but seriously. (3) Getting better. (4) Finding a job. I feel like it’s right around the corner.