Sing My Love

Sing My Love by Jesus Culture
originally by Sarah McMillian
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God is AWESOME, amazing, and we can't hold it back!

Book Review: The Circle Trilogy by Ted Dekker

When I read the first book of The Circle Trilogy; Black, I was thinking that it was a good read, but I don't get it.  It wasn't until I red the second book, Red, that things began to click, and after I finished reading the third book, White, I was like, "Man, that was AWESOME!"  I like that word, AWESOME, if you haven't noticed.  Anywho, the first story is really great, but without the second books in the series it is just another book.  Combined, they make a powerful and poignant story allowing us to see God's amazing love, His original intent for our creation, our fall from grace, and His amazing and unrelenting work in redeeming us.  It allows us to see sin as something visible on the outside, and shows us that just because we are saved, does not mean we are perfect. 

When I read I become emotionally connected to the characters involved, as do many people, and that is why it is very important to be choosy about what we choose to read.  I'll do another post at another time about some of the reading choices we make, but it is very important, cannot stress this enough, as a believer in Christ to stay away from the things that can hurt us.  God doesn't say, "stay away from that," because He wants to control you, He says, "stay away from that," because He knows it will hurt you and He does not like to see His beloved in pain. 

I want you to know that so you know that when I say a book is okay to read, it is because everything about the book brings you closer to God not further away.  That being said, I highly recommend The Circle Trilogy by Ted Dekker.

Also, I will never review a product I have not read, or tried for a significant period.  God Bless
Anna

My Fave Keyboard for Worship

For those who want to learn how to play keyboard or are looking for an awesome keyboard, here is mine.  That is right, I own this exact keyboard and love it.  Another cool thing of note about this keyboard is not only do I use it, but my husband has also noticed a lot of churches that we've gone to use it, and some of my fave worship leaders have this exact keyboard.  That sure made me feel good about buying it when I found that out.  Whew!

This keyboard not only has a lot of great sounds that you can use, but you can also do dual playing (which is one of my favorite functions).  Basically, I let the grand piano sound be my main sound and then pick another sound (usually Dream or Chorus) as the background and it plays with the piano sound going on.  It also has a nice selection of beats that you can play with.  That is another great function I use a lot since I don't really play with a band, and come on, there are just some songs that cannot be played without a good beat in the background.  This keyboard gives realistic sound, great beats, and is excellent for beginners.  The keyboard has a chord dictionary built in.  If you need to know how to play a G#m all you have to do is press a couple of buttons and it shows you how to play it on the keyboard via a little screen that has a mini keyboard pictured and the right keys to use highlighted.  If you play the key right you'll hear a little ding sound.  All in all, one of my fave purchases ever!

Book Review: When Heaven Weeps by Ted Dekker

I decided a little while ago to start writing some Christian book reviews on my favorite Christian books.  One thing I've noticed amongst other Christians, is they don't always know what to read or what books will have that meat of Christianity in them vs the soft watered down stuff that can be found in some supposed "Christian fiction." 

First off, before I write this review, I want you to know that I only like Christian fiction that tells God for who He is.  I don't like watered-down Christianity.  Therefore, if a book is classified as true Christian fiction and I like it, it will have a God that is powerful, unstoppable, just, merciful, and just plain AWESOME because God is just that, down right AWESOME.

Okay, to my first review.  Let's just say I chose this book as my first review because it is the one that has spoken to me the most over the years.  I have read this book a few times.  If you want to know anything about God's great love for His children then this book will tell you something, and that something will be amazing.

To not give anything away, because I hate that, this book is about a man's journey from a very tragic and life-changing point in his life, through God showing him the answers he seeks, and finding something utterly amazing in the end.  I highly recommend When Heaven Weeps by Ted Dekker.

Confessions

Inspired by my friend at The Rusted Chain.

I don't like milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate with any fruit.  White chocolate is okay.

I love Scifi and would love to go to Comic-Con someday.

I love Phineas and Ferb!

I am the one who left the gallon of milk in the cupboard. (come on, it was 6 a.m.).

I avoid doing dishes like the plague.

My motto on Christmas decorations; if you can move in your house without bumping into something, you don't have enough decorations.

My motto on Halloween; Hello!  Free Candy!

My motto on Easter;  Hello!  Free Candy!

I don't have a sweet tooth, I just like free things.

My favorite part of the day.....

Movie Reviews

For those looking for good movie reviews that reveal what is really in a movie, the Movieguide website is a good one. The reviews are done by Ted Baehr (about him here). Although 99% of his reviews are very good, I have only a few discrepancies. First off, sometimes I think he finds good things when there is little and bad things when there is little as well. He is mostly accurate, but I have seen a few movies where I could not find something he mentioned. Those items could have been changed in the movie, but who knows. Also, some of his reviews are more obvious. Take "Clash of the Titans." He spends a considerable time going over the greek mythology in the movie and explaining it away. Although that is good and all for those who know nothing about mythology, it is mythology, most people don't take that seriously anymore. When I find a movie review I think is a little off, I'll probably mention it, but most of the time I do rely on him to let me know exactly what is in a movie and it gives me an overall idea before I waste my money on trash.

Do You Want to Change the World?

It is time for God's children to rise up and do what you have been called to do. God will take you through it one step at a time and make sure you are ready and prepared for what He will have you do. For an awesome resource, one my husband is very fond of, we like to tune into what is happening in the ministry of Jason Westerfield of Kingdom Reality Ministries. He has a great ministry that is reaching the world in awesome and mighty ways. He has put himself in the place where God can use him and giving God all the glory! I highly recommend checking it out for yourself.
http://www.kingdomreality.com/index.php