Archive for January, 2008

Posted in Local, Proverbs: Wisdom for Living

Proverbs: Wisdom for Living

Date January 5th, 2008 Comment No Comments

New series beginning at the WELL.

Posted in Stars: 5 Stories That Point Toward the First Christm

Stars: David

Date January 5th, 2008 Comment 1 Comment

If you’re familiar with the story of David, one of many things probably comes to mind: giant slayer, shepherd, king, man after God’s own heart. David is a key figure in the history of Israel and in the Christmas story.
As a giant slayer, David, though a young boy, kills the warrior Goliath. Through [...]

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Iona: The Circling Hour

Date January 3rd, 2008 Comment No Comments

Iona is one of my favorite bands in modern times. They incorporate modern rock with traditional Irish music and draw inspiration from Celtic and Christian sources. Many of their lyrics include prayers or sayings from centuries past. My favorite song, Encircling, is based on a prayer of St. Patrick.
Iona’s music has spanned [...]

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The New Year

Date January 1st, 2008 Comment No Comments

Four years ago someone anonymously left a copy of Death Cab For Cutie’s album Transatlanticism under the wiper of my car outside the Pizza Joint. To this day I don’t know who it was, but many thanks. My friend and bandmate Alex and I saw the band play in Athens at the 40 [...]