This is just priceless. Especially on the Heels (no pun intended) of Larry Drew II leaving the Tar Heels mid season for no apparent reason other than he lost his starting job to a freshman. For all of you that have ever coached or have kids in sports, enjoy this. This could apply to employees and direct reports too. The last line cracks me up every time.
Last night at dinner, my wife asked a GREAT question. Before I get to her question, let me give you some background information. My wife listens to music “recreationally”. In other words, if it is on she will listen to it, but she doesn’t need music to be on to complete whatever task she is working on (driving, running, working around the house). I on the other hand need music to be on at all times. Music is like a soundtrack for my life. I can give you specific things I was doing when I hear a song, or tell you what song was on during specific moments in my life (it’s a sickness really). Now her question:
What makes a great song? Is it the lyrics or the beat?
What do you think? I gave her my answer using an analogy. Here’s what I said…
Songs are kind of like dating, the beat catches your eye (ear) the lyrics make you continue to build a relationship with the song (date). I can’t count how many times I have heard a song and then one day really LISTENED to the song. I listen to a song when I put meaning behind the lyrics. I connect with the song and not just the beat or melody. I had a boss that once called music “chewing gum for the ears”. He didn’t listen to music, he heard it.
So how about it…What makes a great song?
The snow keeps coming and the temperature continues to hover in the sub 30′s. Short of a vacation to the Outer Banks of North Carolina (or Chapel Hill for that matter), it can get pretty depressing this time of the year. This week, however, is just what the doctor ordered. I’ve been looking forward to and anticipating this week for quite awhile now. Check this out -
Tuesday night my lovely bride and I are guests at an advanced preview screening of “Soul Surfer“. Based on everything I have seen and heard so far, this will be an incredible film. This will be an impact film. This will be a film that many can rally around much like “The Blind Side”. See the bottom of post of the official film trailer. The film officially launches April 8th. I’ll have a review of our screening soon.
Tuesday also marks the much anticipated release of “Crazy Love” by Hawk Nelson. I’ve been listening to “Crazy Love” for two weeks and can tell you that it’s worth all of the hype. Hawk Nelson have a throwback sound that can connect with a wide audience. The lyrics are challenging yet the music is upbeat and fun. Plan on getting this CD for your collection!
Wednesday – For as long as I can remember, when the Tar Heel Schedule drops each year, there are immediately two dates that I circle. They are my “Super Bowl”. They are my “Michigan vs Ohio State” (for those fans that live here in Columbus). They are my “don’t call, text, email or attempt to contact me after 9:00pm” days. It is round one of Duke and North Carolina and this year promises to be as epic as every other year. What looked like a huge mismatch after the train wreck of last season has gotten very interesting the last 3 weeks. The Heels are rolling, back in the top 25, have won 9 of their last 10, 5 in a row and beat their last three opponents by over 20 points (last of which was the top ranked defense in the ACC). Duke’s loaded but this isn’t last years Tar Heels. I can’t wait to a renew the rivalry.
Thursday – No matter what happens Thursday night (although I feel REAL confident it’s going to be a good night for the Tar Heels), morning brings another day and it’s a GREAT one. “The Boy” and I will hit the road as soon as he gets home from school. We’re headed to Dayton for the “Rock and Roadshow” to see our favorite band, Thousand Foot Krutch. It’s going to be a rocking time together.
This week will be awesome and it couldn’t have come at a better time.
While the entire world looked forward to Super Bowl Sunday, Journey Church had planned to celebrate what we called “Souper Bowl Sunday”. It’s something we do annually and a time to reflect on the previous year. It is important to note that we don’t do this to brag about all of the great things that Journey Church does or did the previous year. We set time aside to brag on God and give glory and honor to what he has accomplished through simple people that have been available and obedient. I’m not sure how you can reflect on the stories of the prior year and think this was something any of us could imagine, cook up or strategize. Gods fingerprints are everywhere.
One of the most exciting events of the morning was sending off the first church plant from Journey officially. I’m so thrilled for Tom and Vicki and the impact they are going to make on their community and for the Kingdom. Keep them in your prayers if you would. Do so even by name. They are great servants and I’m honored to watch what God will do in and through them.
Set List -
All Who Are Thirsty – Brenton Brown and Glenn Robertson
How was worship where you went to Church?
Tonight’s the big night…It’s time to announce the winner in my “Crazy Love” giveaway for the new Hawk Nelson CD…appropriately called…”Crazy Love”. This was, by far, the highest traffic giveaway I have ever done. That is 99.9% (the rest might have been human error and had nothing to do with me) because of Hawk Nelson and their incredible following. This CD is only going to grow that fan base and make those that are already fans of this band that much stronger. It is one of their best. I’ve been listening to it for about a week now and can’t say it enough. Great, great CD.
A couple of quick thank you’s before we get to the video. First off, thanks to the guys at Hawk Nelson for the CD and for allowing me to do this. Second, a BIG thank you to my friend Lori at Overture-Media for working with me to make it all happen. Next, a big thank you to all of you that commented and shared with all of us who you “Crazy Love”. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each comment this week. Good to know that love still exists and means something!! Lastly, thanks to my three awesome kids for helping with the high quality production that was the drawing. I mean this was real, real high tech stuff.
You ready?
Click play to see the top 3 finalists and..the winner…
GO!!
On Thursday, February 10th, “The Boy” and I will be lighting up the sky in Dayton, Ohio. Since they announced the tour dates for the Rock and Worship Roadshow, we have eagerly anticipated this date! Obviously the driver for us was to once again rock out to our favorite band, Thousand Foot Krutch, but we’re pretty pumped to also see MercyMe, Jars of Clay and the band in the video below, The Afters. We even ordered the shirts to allow us to jump the line so we can be one of the first to get in. Hopefully we’ll be front and center (“the boy” will have ear plugs) to rock and worship! Check out this video from The Afters for “Light Up The Sky”. Great concept video:
Tis the season of love (Valentines Day that is) and I’m giving away some CRAZY LOVE!! More specifically I am giving away the wicked great new CD by the guys from Hawk Nelson. If you are a Hawk Nelson fan you will crazy love this CD. If you’re not a fan of Hawk Nelson or have not heard them than you really should be! Thanks to my friend Lori at Overture Media, I have become a pretty big fan of this band. This CD does not disappoint. Driven by the book “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan, Hawk Nelson set out to create lyrics that remind us of the love that the God of this universe has for each one of us. I’ll do a review soon, but trust me when I say this CD is great.
So…who wants a copy? I‘m giving ONE COPY of “Crazy Love” away through this blog. Here’s how it’s going to work..
In the comments section, tell me at least one person that you “Crazy Love” and why. Don’t be shy. I will even give you the gift of going second by saying that I “Crazy Love” my beautiful bride and 3 children. That’s no secret, but they make me the man I am today. They challenge me, shape me and keep me accountable. I am blessed by every moment in their presence.
Simple…right? Leave your comment below. On Friday night, I will take each name that left a comment and put them into the lucky Carolina Tar Heel hat. I’ll have my kids draw the winner on video and we will post it here on the blog. Leave a comment, check back Friday night/Saturday morning-ish and we’ll have our winner.
GO!
