One of my favorite songs is Michael Card and John Thompson’s El Shaddai. First recorded by Amy Grant in the early 1980s on Age to Age. It became the first Christian album by a solo artist to go platinum. Beyond its success, the song has a depth that continues to speak to us today. El Shaddai reflects on … Continue reading El Shaddai – The God Who Sees
Death Was Arrested
I’ve always found the stories behind songs fascinating. While preparing for worship, I discovered a video about "the song Death Was Arrested by North Point Worship. It was written by Adam Kersh, Brandon Coker, Heath Balltzglier, and Paul Taylor Smith while at youth camp. Shortly before the camp, Brandon Coker had been visiting his uncle in St. Marys, Georgia. While … Continue reading Death Was Arrested
Holy Week Reflection 2023: Love with No End
For me Holy Week is a time of reflection. For the past several weeks I've been struck by the depth of God's love.
Holy Week Theme: Love with No End
For me Holy Week is a time of reflection. For the past several weeks I've been struck by the depth of God's love. Love motivated God to create a plan for my redemption. Love was the reason he sent His only son to take my place. Love was why Christ willingly laid down His life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjhOHs5CdkY … Continue reading Holy Week Theme: Love with No End
Where’s God?
As I was pursuing Twitter I found an article by Ann Voskamp about where is God when life seems to fall apart and bad things happen. One thing I've wondered myself sometimes and here from others is why is God letting this happen to me. Why isn't God just fixing the problem so I don't … Continue reading Where’s God?
TDZ Retrospective: A Masterpiece
Posted April 14, 2013. I made this Piggy bank as a gift several years ago. When The Big Guy was a grad student I was able to use the studio in the student center. The studio was run for and by students. The prices were good plus it was convenient. I worked on Piggy for … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: A Masterpiece
TDZ Retrospective: Dogs and Cats
Posted November 27, 2011. The Big Guy and I have an ongoing debate regarding the superiority of dogs over cats. He is one of those who has been duped into believing cats are better than dogs. (I know kind of hard to believe from a guy who's school mascot is a beautiful collie.) Anyway we … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Dogs and Cats
The Dee Zone 