Archive for October, 2007

Posted in The Gospel of John

John 16

Date October 31st, 2007 Comment No Comments

In John 14, Jesus teaches that the Holy Spirit is Helper, Revealer, Empowerer, Interpreter, and Peace giver. In John 15, Jesus stresses the vital connectedness between the branches (His disciples) and the Vine (Himself): fruit is dependent on abiding in Christ.
In John 16, Jesus warns of coming persecution and sorrow of His […]

Posted in Humor

Anything can happen on Halloween

Date October 29th, 2007 Comment No Comments

This is classic…(has anybody seen my tambourine?)

Posted in My life and family

Little Diva

Date October 27th, 2007 Comment No Comments

My little girl is 6 weeks old and totally a diva (the cutest diva ever, by the way!)  Thanks Matt and Lara at the Blue Magnolia for the cool threads for my girl.

Posted in Books and Reading

Humility: True Greatness

Date October 25th, 2007 Comment 1 Comment

Sadly in recent years, I have witnessed and experienced the tragic reality that ministry can be competitive and arrogant, and at times downright disgraceful. Humility is less and less likely to manifest in those contexts. Of course, it is not the natural state of the heart, but something that needs to be […]

Posted in The Gospel of John

The Vine and the Branches

Date October 23rd, 2007 Comment 1 Comment

In John 15:1-17, Jesus uses an amazing analogy of a vineyard with God the Father being the gardener (vv. 1-3), Jesus being the vine (vv. 4-7), and disciples being the branches (vv. 8-11).
From our recent trip to California (the “sideways” tour), I learned the imperative for vineyards to produce fruit: that is why they exist. […]

Posted in Music

Across the Universe

Date October 19th, 2007 Comment No Comments

After much anticipation, we finally saw the movie last night. I loved it. Very creative and fantastic music!

Posted in Music, Local

Behold the Lamb of God tour

Date October 17th, 2007 Comment No Comments

Andrew Peterson will be here on Saturday, December 15th! His guest performers on this Behold the Lamb of God tour include Bebo Norman, Sara Groves, Jill Phillips and Andrew Osenega. WOW! Together they will share the story, based on Old and New Testament scripture, of the prophecy fulfilled through the birth of […]

Posted in Music, Local

show review

Date October 15th, 2007 Comment No Comments

 
Nothing but Net opened with a short, but strong set characterized by heavy breakdowns, windmill dancing, and cartwheels.  My brother John is the drummer, and interestingly enough our cousin Nate biked 200 miles from N.C. to make a surprise appearance at the show.
Divide the Sea brought their raw southern metal…I instantly grew a mustache.
Veara totally […]

Posted in Newsletters and Updates

September/October Newsletter

Date October 11th, 2007 Comment No Comments

THE CARRS
September/October 2007
The Latest Family News!!!
The biggest news: Emaline Cherrie Carr arrived September 11, 2007 at 1:49 p.m. The beautiful baby girl was 7 lbs. 9 oz. and 19.5 inches. Thankfully, both baby and mommy are healthy and doing well. The joys of parenthood have […]

Posted in The Gospel of John

The Holy Spirit

Date October 8th, 2007 Comment 2 Comments

In both His person (incarnation) and work (mission), Jesus reveals God. On the eve of His death, He promises the Holy Spirit. Christian doctrine does not teach a strict monotheism, but rather trinitarianism: one God eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not an “it;” […]