(Nearly) Wordless Wednesday

He has risen ...

And, he rose ... for Jack ... for Samuel ... for Lydia ...
and for you and me. 

Rejoice in knowing that we are saved because he gave his life for us.

"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said." Matthew 28:6

It is finished ...

Jesus died ...

for Jack ...

for Samuel ...

for Lydia ...

and for you and me. 

"Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."  John 19:30

Until the Whole World Hears

What do you suppose Jack is doing here? How about here?

Does this help?

Give up? Jack is absorbing a night of worship. He's rockin'. He's belting out lyrics. He's taking it all in at the Matt Redman and Casting Crowns concert last night - part of his birthday present. It was an amazing night of worship, of praise and of music. It was also a night of reflection on our inadequacies, on our sinful tendencies ... but, it was also a reminder of the eternal hope we have in our Savior.

Having seen Casting Crowns perform last year, I found myself not only drawn into their message, but I was also enjoying Jack's reaction. It was also moving as we remembered Owen. As I've mentioned before "Praise You in This Storm" resonates in our hearts and to hear Matt Redman start it out and then Casting Crowns take it over was amazing … emotional and amazing. "Blessed be your name" is another song of worship that we sang at Owen's Celebration of Life service - He gives and takes away. To hear Matt Redman sing this live was also moving.

One of Jack's favorite moments was Casting Crowns getting everyone on their feet for "What if His People Prayed."

Here's to you Jack, our little Casting Crowns groupie!

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We will not stop singing His praises … we will not stop praising Him … we will not stop worshiping Him … we will not stop ... until the whole world hears!

American Idol Junkie

I was cheering for Danny Gokey this season, but was excited that Kris Allen, the “underdog” won. And, doesn’t this just make your heart smile ~ Kris Allen leading worship in his hometown church.

Enjoy …

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