Monday, July 20, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
PICK ONE
Jesus or Sin
Like a single rope swinging in from each side just before the ravine.
You have to choose one and only one or be torn in two.. and you must choose FAST!
Holding on to your choice with all of your strength, one single finger's grip less could be your end.
"For the reward of sin is death; but what God freely gives is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord" Romans 6:23
Hope you picked the right rope!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
OC & Acappella
Check out this press release:
Oklahoma Christian University (OC) has reached an agreement with the Acappella Company that will move members of the popular Christian vocal group Acappella to the OC campus this fall. The company’s headquarters will remain in Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Dr. Mike O’Neal, president of OC, said the goal of the partnership is to promote the beauty and spiritual merit of a cappella music. The agreement with Acappella provides significant benefits to both parties.
“Many of the talented young people who have been a part of Acappella over the years have had to put their college education on hold because of the group’s busy schedule and extensive travel,” he said. “We are providing scholarships to the members of the group. Though Acappella will remain independent of the university, their presence on our campus will result in much goodwill toward Oklahoma Christian as they minister throughout the world.”
Keith Lancaster, founder of Acappella and CEO of the Acappella Company, said, “Never before has the need to celebrate and strengthen the wonderful heritage of a cappella singing been greater. Along with the international concert ministry, Acappella will be mobilizing to lead worship for youth events as well as training and developing a cappella worship leaders. We are energized by Dr. O’Neal’s vision and foresight as he leads Oklahoma Christian to be an ever greater source of strength to equip the local church. Acappella Ministries is honored to be included in this mission.”
Lancaster — songwriter, producer and original lead singer — started Acappella in 1982 with a mission to communicate Gospel truths through music. Believing in the awesome versatility and flexibility of the human voice, Acappella can fill a large concert hall with beautiful, intricate music without instrumental accompaniment.
Acappella’s fan base steadily grew through the 1980s as the group experienced many lineup changes and constantly experimented with fresh new sounds. The landmark album, Sweet Fellowship (1988), ushered in one of the most significant developments in the group’s membership and style. Lancaster stepped out of the group as lead singer to focus on the role of producer and manager. The group continued to change after that, developing a unique sound that has been mimicked by countless groups around the world.
Signed to Word Records in 1990 (and later to Epic Records), Acappella’s popularity soared with releases such as Rescue, We Have Seen His Glory and Set Me Free. Media exposure included many television appearances, while the song “More Precious Than Gold” became the centerpiece of a Sony Camcorder television commercial. Acappella’s new album, Find Your Way, is a mix of strong harmony and sound biblical lyrics. Featuring Acappella’s trademark strong bass and soaring tenor, Find your Way marks a triumphant return for the quintet since their last release of three years ago, Radiance.
Five talented young men — Allen Brantley, Robin Brannon, Zac George, Anthony Lancaster and Zach Wilson — continue Acappella’s work today in concerts all over the world. When Acappella relocates to Oklahoma City in August, Brantley will hand the bass singer baton to Wes McKinzie, who previously toured for seven years with another Acappella Company group, AVB. McKinzie, who is OC’s associate director of marketing services, will join Acappella while retaining his current position at Oklahoma Christian.
This official partnership builds on a long history between Oklahoma Christian and Acappella. Thirteen former or current OC students have served with the Acappella Company through the years: Brantley, Rodney Britt, Luke Coles, Will Coleson, Zac George, Michael Forehand, Steve Maxwell, McKinzie, Robert Orr, Max Plaster, Chet Sweet, Denise Sweet and Bret Testerman.
For additional information concerning Acappella, log on to http://www.acappella.org/.
For more information about Oklahoma Christian, log on to http://www.oc.edu/.
Oklahoma Christian University (OC) has reached an agreement with the Acappella Company that will move members of the popular Christian vocal group Acappella to the OC campus this fall. The company’s headquarters will remain in Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Dr. Mike O’Neal, president of OC, said the goal of the partnership is to promote the beauty and spiritual merit of a cappella music. The agreement with Acappella provides significant benefits to both parties.
“Many of the talented young people who have been a part of Acappella over the years have had to put their college education on hold because of the group’s busy schedule and extensive travel,” he said. “We are providing scholarships to the members of the group. Though Acappella will remain independent of the university, their presence on our campus will result in much goodwill toward Oklahoma Christian as they minister throughout the world.”
Keith Lancaster, founder of Acappella and CEO of the Acappella Company, said, “Never before has the need to celebrate and strengthen the wonderful heritage of a cappella singing been greater. Along with the international concert ministry, Acappella will be mobilizing to lead worship for youth events as well as training and developing a cappella worship leaders. We are energized by Dr. O’Neal’s vision and foresight as he leads Oklahoma Christian to be an ever greater source of strength to equip the local church. Acappella Ministries is honored to be included in this mission.”
Lancaster — songwriter, producer and original lead singer — started Acappella in 1982 with a mission to communicate Gospel truths through music. Believing in the awesome versatility and flexibility of the human voice, Acappella can fill a large concert hall with beautiful, intricate music without instrumental accompaniment.
Acappella’s fan base steadily grew through the 1980s as the group experienced many lineup changes and constantly experimented with fresh new sounds. The landmark album, Sweet Fellowship (1988), ushered in one of the most significant developments in the group’s membership and style. Lancaster stepped out of the group as lead singer to focus on the role of producer and manager. The group continued to change after that, developing a unique sound that has been mimicked by countless groups around the world.
Signed to Word Records in 1990 (and later to Epic Records), Acappella’s popularity soared with releases such as Rescue, We Have Seen His Glory and Set Me Free. Media exposure included many television appearances, while the song “More Precious Than Gold” became the centerpiece of a Sony Camcorder television commercial. Acappella’s new album, Find Your Way, is a mix of strong harmony and sound biblical lyrics. Featuring Acappella’s trademark strong bass and soaring tenor, Find your Way marks a triumphant return for the quintet since their last release of three years ago, Radiance.
Five talented young men — Allen Brantley, Robin Brannon, Zac George, Anthony Lancaster and Zach Wilson — continue Acappella’s work today in concerts all over the world. When Acappella relocates to Oklahoma City in August, Brantley will hand the bass singer baton to Wes McKinzie, who previously toured for seven years with another Acappella Company group, AVB. McKinzie, who is OC’s associate director of marketing services, will join Acappella while retaining his current position at Oklahoma Christian.
This official partnership builds on a long history between Oklahoma Christian and Acappella. Thirteen former or current OC students have served with the Acappella Company through the years: Brantley, Rodney Britt, Luke Coles, Will Coleson, Zac George, Michael Forehand, Steve Maxwell, McKinzie, Robert Orr, Max Plaster, Chet Sweet, Denise Sweet and Bret Testerman.
For additional information concerning Acappella, log on to http://www.acappella.org/.
For more information about Oklahoma Christian, log on to http://www.oc.edu/.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Love Letter
If you have never seen this before, I hope that you will take a few minutes to read it.. maybe even visit the website where you can listen to it read there.. this letter is written TO: YOU.. both brilliant and beautiful it truly has the potential to change your life..
and the really cool part.. the original author is My Dad!
My Child,You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27
In me you live and move and have your being.Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28
I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5
I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26
You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14
I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13
And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6
I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me.John 8:41-44
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1
Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. 1 John 3:1
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11
For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17
For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11
Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore.Psalms 139:17-18
And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40
For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5
I desire to establish youwith all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41
And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3
If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29
Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4
For it is I who gave you those desires. Philippians 2:13
I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20
For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. Psalm 34:18
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11
One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. Revelation 21:3-4
And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth.Revelation 21:3-4
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus.John 17:23
For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26
He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3
He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins.2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10
I gave up everything I lovedthat I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32
If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23
And nothing will ever separate you from my love again.Romans 8:38-39
Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen.Luke 15:7
I have always been Father, and will always be Father.Ephesians 3:14-15
My question is…Will you be my child? John 1:12-13
I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32
Love,
Your Dad Almighty God
Copyright Info© Father Heart Communications
Link to the website: http://www.fathersloveletter.com/index.html
and the really cool part.. the original author is My Dad!
My Child,You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27
In me you live and move and have your being.Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28
I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5
I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26
You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14
I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13
And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6
I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me.John 8:41-44
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1
Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. 1 John 3:1
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11
For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17
For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11
Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore.Psalms 139:17-18
And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40
For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5
I desire to establish youwith all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41
And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3
If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29
Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4
For it is I who gave you those desires. Philippians 2:13
I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20
For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. Psalm 34:18
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11
One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. Revelation 21:3-4
And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth.Revelation 21:3-4
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus.John 17:23
For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26
He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3
He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins.2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10
I gave up everything I lovedthat I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32
If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23
And nothing will ever separate you from my love again.Romans 8:38-39
Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen.Luke 15:7
I have always been Father, and will always be Father.Ephesians 3:14-15
My question is…Will you be my child? John 1:12-13
I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32
Love,
Your Dad Almighty God
Copyright Info© Father Heart Communications
Link to the website: http://www.fathersloveletter.com/index.html
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
for the suffering
all of these things you know, but times like these its good to be reminded..
there is a reason for everything under heaven.. although God cannot protect us all from bad things happening all the time because we are IN this world He has promised to never leave us.. not one of us.. not even the worst of us! so imagine how close he is to you right now! imagine His big arms wrapped around you while you sit snuggled close on His lap. Remember that He loves you and does'nt want bad.. but that he has to allow it, it was our choice in the begining to be independent of Him the most loving response is to honor the others wish or will. now we honor His Will.. thankfully it is good and perfect in the end.. it may not be now but rest assured in the end you will not only "feel" his comfort and imagine that your in His lap.. but smell His hair and touch His face, hear his voice comfort you and wipe every tear away..
be still and know..
there is a reason for everything under heaven.. although God cannot protect us all from bad things happening all the time because we are IN this world He has promised to never leave us.. not one of us.. not even the worst of us! so imagine how close he is to you right now! imagine His big arms wrapped around you while you sit snuggled close on His lap. Remember that He loves you and does'nt want bad.. but that he has to allow it, it was our choice in the begining to be independent of Him the most loving response is to honor the others wish or will. now we honor His Will.. thankfully it is good and perfect in the end.. it may not be now but rest assured in the end you will not only "feel" his comfort and imagine that your in His lap.. but smell His hair and touch His face, hear his voice comfort you and wipe every tear away..
be still and know..
Thursday, June 12, 2008
myself
i am not myself now. usually i am happy, optimistic, on occasion a stray mood, rarely upset and slow to anger.. very seldom rude. ususally i am very centered and not easily shaken. now.. i do not like how i feel. worrying over things yet to come or be seen and i am usually the first to remind from worry we've been set free. i am hurt, deep down by a thing with hardly no root.. so howd the hurt get there? set out on foot, found a path already taken a place were a root had once been. the hurt found its way back but used other means. whos fault is this?
no ones but my own. i am myself. i once made a promise to take each thought captive to check every emotion at the door. we all have faults, short comings and make mistakes. who am i to allow someone elses to become my own? i am myself. i have to stay strong In Him remain joyful and be light.. otherwise i become your hurt by other means and no ones alright.
Abba, please heal this hurt, seal the wound tight, change my mind my heart make it your own. I am dependant on you Lord, reign here now. I am myself when in you i find identity. forgive me for being in the way trying on my own. help me to love as you have loved and receive love when it is right. I give all of this to you. Lord, all of me to you. Thank you for your ever presence, comfort and your love. Jesus rise up in me and flesh will to die. in Jesus name by petition i pray~ amen
no ones but my own. i am myself. i once made a promise to take each thought captive to check every emotion at the door. we all have faults, short comings and make mistakes. who am i to allow someone elses to become my own? i am myself. i have to stay strong In Him remain joyful and be light.. otherwise i become your hurt by other means and no ones alright.
Abba, please heal this hurt, seal the wound tight, change my mind my heart make it your own. I am dependant on you Lord, reign here now. I am myself when in you i find identity. forgive me for being in the way trying on my own. help me to love as you have loved and receive love when it is right. I give all of this to you. Lord, all of me to you. Thank you for your ever presence, comfort and your love. Jesus rise up in me and flesh will to die. in Jesus name by petition i pray~ amen
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