mountaineer musings: Psalm 27:1-6

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if i was all the colors, i would paint you pretty in gold in a picture. (jason mraz/zero percent interest).
as i took him in my arms he screamed i'm not insane i'm just looking for someone to understand my pain... (five for fighting/the devil in the wishing well)
only the curious have something to find (nickel creek/this side)
you dream of colors that have never been made, you imagine songs that have never been played (this side/nickel creek)
it's when you cry just a little but you laugh in the middle that you've made it (jason mraz/tonight, not again)
don't try to fix me, i'm not broken (evanescence/hello)

another whole box of pandora's

i'm not the kind of man who tends to socialize/ i seem to lean on old familiar ways/ and i ain't no fool for love songs that whisper in my ears/ still crazy after all these years (paul simon / still crazy after all these years)
but there's something in the way you laugh that makes me feel like a child... aspects of life they confuse me, you and your thesis amuse me... after and afternoon with you... and your rich brown eyes your lips and your dark hair, elbows and exposed knees tossing toward the ceiling... after an afternoon... (jason mraz/ after an afternoon)

a long awaited end

face to palm... tear to tear... mouth to tongue... heart to ground... i am in love... (jason mraz/ after an afternoon)
there's no place to hide but i don't think i'm scared. (nickel creek/this side)
with a broken wing, she carries her dreams. man you oughta see her fly. (a broken wing / martina mcbride)

zero percent mine

all lyrics headers are lifted from my pretend boyfriend jason mraz's "zero percent interest"

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Sunday, June 06, 2004

Psalm 27:1-6

1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh,
My enemies and foes, They stumbled and fell.
3 Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear;
Though war may rise against me, In this I will be confident.
4 One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple.
5 For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion;
In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me;
He shall set me high upon a rock.
6 And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me;
Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.

Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 08:21 PM in BIBLE PASSAGE of the day | Permalink

Comments

Sarah, Have you found a church to go to since you've moved?

Posted by: Ryan | Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 10:22 PM

ugh, i've started the beating that is church shopping. i tried this morning to visit a congregation that i've never visited, looked them up on the internet, should have been warned by the fact that they haven't updated their website in 2 years.

got to the building, walked in, heard keyboard music and saw a lady in charge and promptly walked out. turned around and saw the realty sign that said "SOLD" in big letters.

so tonight i visited a congregation i've visited a few times where i have some friends, and it was fine. i'll visit there a few weeks before checking out other congregations.

what a beating church hunting is.

Posted by: sarahk | Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 10:52 PM

God has a place for you, girl! :-)

Posted by: Pam | Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 11:14 PM

Good luck in your search, sarahk. I think that finding the church is one of the most important choices a person can make.

Posted by: jason of avoca | Monday, June 07, 2004 at 03:28 PM

What kind of church are you looking for? Are there any specific things? Doesn't sound like you are having very much fun. Sorry :(

Posted by: Kara | Monday, June 07, 2004 at 03:45 PM

Pam is right, He sure does. :) and it will be great!

Posted by: Ryan | Monday, June 07, 2004 at 04:08 PM

Ah the verse that was the inspiration for one of my most favorite worship songs... "Whom Shall I Fear". It's always fun to play drums to it.

Posted by: Joel | Monday, June 07, 2004 at 05:04 PM

That's beautiful Sarah. Sometimes though it seems God is far away.

Posted by: Donna | Monday, June 07, 2004 at 06:05 PM

thanks for the encouraging words, y'all.

Pam and Ryan, sometimes i have a hard time figuring out where that place is, but i know if i'll just listen He'll tell me what i need to know.

i agree, jason, it's crucial to find the right place. that's why church hunting is such a drain; it tends to take everything out of me, and this is the third time in 2 years that i've had to find a new congregation.

Kara, i'm a member of the church of Christ; there are 10 or so congregations here in town, so i'm sure i'll find the right one. i don't care if there are people my age, etc., but it is hard to find people as conservative in their views as i am. but if none of these 10 fits, there are lots of small towns around here; i'm willing to drive. :) i'm conservative fiscally, religiously, and politically, i'd drive California crazy!

Joel, i'm not sure i've heard that song, but i love the title.

Donna, you're so right, sweetie. i've felt so far from God for a lot of this year, and other times i've felt closer to Him than ever. i really struggle with staying close to Him, and it really makes me mad at myself, because He's always there, i just tend to wander away, or worse, just float around ignoring Him. i feel best and most at peace when i'm reading my Bible every day and listening to what God says.

Posted by: sarahk | Monday, June 07, 2004 at 09:00 PM

The song is by Darrell Evans and here's the lyrics, enjoy!

I will seek You, Lord,
While I am in my youth
I will serve You, Lord,
and I'll proclaim Your truth
For You searched and found me,
while I was far away
And in my troubled times, You
always keep me safe.

Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh

The Lord is my light, and my salvation
Whom shall I fear, Whom shall I fear
The Lord is the stronghold of my life
Whom shall I fear, Whom shall I fear

Posted by: Joel | Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 03:08 PM

thank you, Joel, those are great lyrics.

Posted by: sarahk | Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 03:20 PM

I know its easy for someone whose not their to say it, but there's no need to worry. God has good things planned for you. You'll find the church he wants you to go to.

Posted by: James P | Wednesday, June 09, 2004 at 05:38 PM

thanks, james.

Posted by: sarahk | Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 12:11 AM

The following sites can be very helpful when coming to a decision to find a church home, and to help discern the teachings of the one you are in. These are trusted and very Biblical pastors and teachers. they can help you on your journey. I have many more that I listen to, a wide range of denominational backgrounds, which all agree on the essentials.

You will not find a perfect church, none exist. But there are conservative Bible teaching churches and there are liberal non-Bible believing churches, and there are so called Christian churches that have added their own stuff and thrown out the stuff they don't agree with in God's Word, His 66 love letters to mankind.
Anyway, when you get a chance check these out.

God bless you SarahK. :o)

http://www.answers.org/ - very good site, very helpful, answers to questions, etc.

http://www.equip.org/ - the absolute authority on defending essential historic Christianity

http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/bible_answer_man/ - the Bible Answer Man is very helpful, listen daily. Folks call in from all over US and Canada

http://www.carm.org/index.html - a very good source of info on just about any question you have on Christianity, cults, and some other religions of significance/mainstream

http://www.oakhills-church.org/ - My church

http://www.persecution.com/ - KP is making a difference, along with people like you and me. I hope tosponsor a native missionary sometime in the near future.

http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/the_white_horse_inn/ - a very good and helpful round table discussion of pastors from different denominations, but all reformation/protestant/evangelical

http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/desiring_god/ - my favorite pastor/author. God wants you to be a 'Christian Hedonist'..here is his page on that topic
http://www.desiringgod.org/library/topics/christian_hedonism/ch_index.html

http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/ChReform.html -about my church

http://www.crcna.org/ - official site answering many questions.

http://www.crcna.org/whoweare/congregations/index.asp?WhoWeAreMenu
-to find a church near you. This is how I found my church home.

http://www.carm.org/warning/warning.htm
-A very important msg please read and pass this one on.

Posted by: Joshua | Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 01:42 AM

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some stuff the great Frank J said about me...
"Beautiful, deadly with a gun, and fellow Alias fan"
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hear ye, hear ye

atomship: atomship
first found out about them from frank's ad. really like their sound. bought the cd yesterday, it's good.
chantal kreviazuk: what if it all means something?
dierks bentley: dierks bethly
drew sent me this off my wish list for my birthday! i love dierks's voice.
Josh Gracin: Josh Gracin
The Other Little Soldier is great, and i'm also diggin' Brass Bed. Nothin' to Lose is fun and reminds me of that barbeque-stain song from Tim M.
Five for Fighting: The Battle for Everything
yes, i know jon ondrasik is one of the yummiest hockey fans out there, but don't let that stop you from hearing his fabulous voice. mmm.
the dave matthews band: before these crowded streets
my very favorite dmb album
dave matthews band: the central park concert
5 of the best musicians in the world. and hands-down the best live concert band in the world. try to prove me wrong.
chants from the holyland- graz gregorian chants school of austria: cd9-pilgrimage to dormition abbey-the graz gregorian chant school
i can't understand a word of this, as it's in a foreign language, but it is my favorite heads-down-pencils-up work cd, and a favorite nappy time cd, too. which sometimes makes me want to take naps at work.
travis: good feeling
another one of juan's tips.
Various Artists: cold mountain
jack white is awesome and very exposed on here, alison krauss is glorious as ever. the whole cd is excellent.
jason mraz: live at java joe's
warning - there are some "colorful" things in this album, so don't say i didn't warn you. live at java joe's is great, showcases jason's fabulous voice, adorable humor, mellow guitar, and smart lyrics. oh, and toca rivera is awesome. make sure you listen to "after an afternoon", the best love song ever.
beth orton: pass in time: the definitive collection
i can do without the dance remixes, but i love everything else.
from chaos: demo....
the best heavy metal i've heard in a long time. but i must admit i'm a little biased. my big bro and my cousin are in the band. for samples, go here.
evanescence: fallen
"my immortal" is so beautiful, but it might not even be as beautiful as "hello" -- i cannot get enough of them!!
joseph arthur: redemption's son
joseph, you are the honey and the moon that lights up my nights. i love you.
michael giacchino: alias [soundtrack]
ok, so i'm an alias freak. it's the best television soundtrack ever.