Another Hit and Run
I had an event to sing at this weekend for which I had to wear a period costume chosen by someone else. As a result I was met with a laugh from my son, a "Daddy! You're not going out like that in public are you?" from one daughter and a "You look pretty girly" from the other. (It's a good thing they never saw the hat.) I have already returned the costume, but in retrospect perhaps I should have kept it and threatened to wear it when I pick them up at school if they ever misbehave. Then again, there will probably come a time in the not-too-distant future when they will consider me sufficiently embarassing no matter how I am dressed.
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I missed Sing Song this year but got the residual benefit of increased traffic and long restaurant lines. Just kidding. I did get to see some old friends, though. Having Nino and Ali and their kids over today was a great but too-short treat. Would someone figure out a way to get them to Abilene, please?
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The other day I was driving along and thinking about classic rock song titles that could very well have been the titles of hymns. (I really do wonder as I wander). And I'm not talking about the obvious ones like "Jesus is Just All Right" or "To Everything Turn, Turn, Turn." No, I am talking about some of the more obscure ones. As I started thinking about it, I came up with several, but I don't want to give them away. I would be more interested in hearing any that some chance reader might think of. I understand that the lack of regular posting lately or simply hating to read my blog after that last post may make for slim pickings, but if anyone is out there, throw something out.
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I was blessed today by Clint and Alana Logue. Something in me is telling me this guy has a lot more to say that people need to hear. I hope we get the opportunity.
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Also, another money topic came up in conversation the other day. Is there a dichotomy between trusting God and saving for retirement or other future concerns? Hmmm. This one could be tricky.
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Finally, I leave you with one thought.
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I missed Sing Song this year but got the residual benefit of increased traffic and long restaurant lines. Just kidding. I did get to see some old friends, though. Having Nino and Ali and their kids over today was a great but too-short treat. Would someone figure out a way to get them to Abilene, please?
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The other day I was driving along and thinking about classic rock song titles that could very well have been the titles of hymns. (I really do wonder as I wander). And I'm not talking about the obvious ones like "Jesus is Just All Right" or "To Everything Turn, Turn, Turn." No, I am talking about some of the more obscure ones. As I started thinking about it, I came up with several, but I don't want to give them away. I would be more interested in hearing any that some chance reader might think of. I understand that the lack of regular posting lately or simply hating to read my blog after that last post may make for slim pickings, but if anyone is out there, throw something out.
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I was blessed today by Clint and Alana Logue. Something in me is telling me this guy has a lot more to say that people need to hear. I hope we get the opportunity.
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Also, another money topic came up in conversation the other day. Is there a dichotomy between trusting God and saving for retirement or other future concerns? Hmmm. This one could be tricky.
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Finally, I leave you with one thought.
11 Comments:
wow did you explode today are what. I bet you sleep well tonight. Thanks for the word up but I only get in trouble when I talk too much.
"Shout at the Devil"
Glory Days
Dust in the Wind
Taking Care of Business
You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
Come Sail Away
Paradise
How about
"You've Got to Change your Evil Ways"
or
"Every Breath You Take"
Titles only...not the words of the songs?
You light up my life
Love hurts
You come from a long line of love
Stairway to Heaven
Because you loved me
No dichotomy between trust and good stewardship. If you fully trust in God, what do you expect him to send you in retirement? Social Security? It's not going to be there. The charity of the church? It might be there, but what if you had saved all of those years, then in turn be able to bless someone else who thought they would just fully trust God and not save for retirement.
My personal opinion, which is worth precious little, is that it is irresponsible and poor stewardship to not plan for the future with what God gives us. The worst that could happen is that we have a lot of useless money in the bank when Jesus comes again. I'm all right with that.
I think your kids would have been more mortified at the fact that you promised to "do the hootchie-kootchie and be your tootsie-wootsie" if I met you in St. Louie than they were with your outfit while singing. You all sounded great.
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I might go crazy wondering who knew so much about my Saturday night gig, but I'll cope.
I agree with the sentiment regarding financial planning. Too often this concept has been cast in the light of the rich young ruler putting up store houses of grain. Indeed he may have needed to be more grounded but I suspect there may have been a little more to that situation than meets the eye. Often someone so focused on future planning has neglected opportunities to be generous to others. The two are not mutually exclusive. In fact, both may be by-products of good judgement and discretion afforded us by God. Besides that, the economic structure and environment in which we now operate is different. I happen to think that planning for one's financial future is responsible and appropriate.
Bridge over troubled water
Up, up and away
Tears in heaven
I wanna hold your hand
All along the watchtower
Not fade away
Don't look back in anger
Steppin' in a slide zone
Knocking on heaven's door
River deep and mountain high
My days are numbered
(And people thought all those years I was locked away in a practice room!)
Free Ride, by Edgar Winter
(The mountain is high, the valley is low, and you're confused on which way to go. So I've come here, to give you a hand, and lead you into the promised land.....come on and take a free ride; yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah..etc.)
The entire first verse is a statement of grace! Free ride, baby!
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