“Pepsi-Cola” is an anagram for “Episcopal,” which some believe the drink is named after. But then “Britney Spears” is an anagram for “Presbyterians,” so we’re inclined to discount this theory.”
From the “Amazing Fact Generator” …
“I feel like a prize in a box of cracker jacks with God’s hand reaching down to pick me up.” – Larry Norman 2/23/2008
Thus began the short note that Larry Norman typed into his computer the day before he passed on to Heaven. Larry went to be with the Lord on 2/24/2008. He was a seminal force in the “Jesus Movement” of the early 70’s and influenced me and countless others with his prose & staunch witness for Jesus. I’ll never forget the solo concert in Atlanta in 1980-something where we were enthralled as Larry took the stage alone with a Grand Piano & guitar and then proceeded to mesmerize us with all of our favorites as well as some challenging admonitions to be true to Jesus. Another concert in Orlando with Charlie Norman showed us that Larry Norman was still rocking for the Rock that doesn’t Roll!
I know that the heavenly band has a new player this week, and he joins Rich Mullens, Keith Green, and my friend Dean in worship to the King!
Some links:
http://mattharmless.blogspot.com/2008/02/larry-norman.html
What a difference a lifetime makes…
It was only last year, it seems… or was it the year before that? Or maybe its been more…? And suddenly you find yourself older, a little wiser, but wait. who is that woman over there? And why is she still looking at you with “the look”?
Twenty three “short” years ago, “that woman” became my wife and we began to share our life together. I don’t think either of us knew that it would last – but we both certainly hoped so! And last it has!
Jan, love of my life, thank you for staying with me through sickness & health, richer & poorer, little houses & big house, Ft. Lauderdale, Herndon, and Decatur; employed & unemployed, and raising three kids.
Most importantly, thank you for walking with me as we both learn to serve God & worship him forever.
I Love you, Jan Fincher, and always will!
Wow – what a difference. Will has moved off to attend Culinary school at the Art Institute of Charleston, SC. Aimee is back and UAB in Birmingham, and Ashley is married but fortunately still living just down the street here in Old Decatur.
Jan & I looked at each other after Will left & wondered aloud how it came so fast! It seemed like just a short time ago that all three of our kids were just that… kids! Now they are "all grown up".
Of whom the world is not worthy…
Taleban jihadists in Afghanistan have kidnapped 23 members of Saemmul Presbyterian Church [Saemmul means New Waters or Living Waters] who were in Afghanistan for humanitarian work. They are threatening to kill all of them if various commands are not met. On July 25, they murdered Pastor Bae Hyung Kyu and left his bullet riddled body on a roadside. 18 of the 23 short-term missionaries are women, and their captors have separated the men from the women. Afghanistan is somewhat well known (or notoriously so) for severe treatement of even native Afghan woman. The Body of Christ should be in constant prayer for the soon release of these, our brothers & sisters in Christ & also for the family of Pastor Bae. A constantly updated source with pictures and video is available here:
http://eugenecho.wordpress.com/2007/07/27/prayer-for-korean-hostages-in-afghanistan/
Truly, the world is NOT worthy of a man like Pastor Bae and these fellow believers.
When Sinners Say I Do is the name of a new book by Dave Harvey, pastor of Covenant Fellowship Church. This is by far one of the best books on marriage that I have read, and will likely bear great fruit. This last year, due to a number of circumstances, God has had me searching into the Word as well as books like this one to challenge me to do those things that will make my marriage more Christ-like.
My friend, Tim Challies, has an excellent review of the book here:
http://www.discerningreader.com/review/when-sinners-say-i-do/
The UAB Summer Theater program presents the Wind in the Willows – a musical. The show represents Aimee’s first paid acting performance, so we are all proud of her!
“Theatre UAB, in its first joint production with Birmingham Children’s Theatre, will present “The Wind in the Willows” July 12-13 and July 18-20 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and July 14 and 21 at 10 a.m., at the Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. S. The production is based on the book by Kenneth Grahame and the music of Gilbert and Sullivan and is adapted by Scot Copeland and Paul Carrol Binkley. UAB Professor Will York, M.F.A., directs.
This short musical adaptation of the book chronicling the wild antics of Toad, Badger, Mole and Rat debuted to great acclaim at the Nashville Children’s Theatre. Now, the talents of Theatre UAB and the Birmingham Children’s Theatre are combined for a special production. Most of the music in the production is taken from Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, with new lyrics written for the production.
The cast is Chuckie Fuoco of Homewood as The Piper, Constable Comment and Winston Windsor-Weasel; Chris Sams of Birmingham as Mole; Tom Wofford of Gadsden as Rat; Alicia Vaughn of Birmingham as Badger; Ashley Hubbert of Town Creek as Toad; Heather Fuqua of Birmingham as Cheek E. Driver, Wiley Weasel, Magistrate and Washer Woman; and Aimee Fincher of Decatur as Willa Weasel and The Goaler’s Daughter. Stage manager is Caitlin Suggs of Irondale.”
My whole family are passionate readers. We read from the entire genre of literary content. Our interst lies in plays (screen & theater), mysteries, science fiction, childrens lit., poetry, cookbooks, fiction & non-fiction, technology, and most importantly, books about the Bible and Christian Faith.
My friend, Tim Challies, hosts a site for those looking for quality Christian books – a site of reviews and other news relating to the best current and soon coming Christian books.
Discerning Reader is a site dedicated to promoting good books–books that bring honor to God. At the same time, its hope is to help Christians avoid being unduly influenced by books and teachers that are not honoring to God.
When you are looking for that next good Christian book to challenge & augment your own personal Bible study, you will do well to head over to Discerning Reader!
I have added Discerning Reader to my Blogroll as well for future reference.
Ashley & Steven Wells – May 1, 2007
Our oldest daughter, Ashley, was married to Steven Wells on May 1st 2007! We all love Steven and are happy for both of them! Steven’s Dad put together a video of the wedding ceremony and it is available here on YouTube:
Our Visitors – Eliezer & Nataly de Yan Medina
We had very special visitors this week – our dear friends from the Dominican Republic. Nataly and her son Eliezer on their way back to the DR after the first of many surgeries for Eliezer at UCLA. His is already an incredible story of God’s mercy and grace, one that I intend to tell over the next week or so. But for now, just a few links to pictures of our trip to the Birmingham Zoo.
http://beta.zooomr.com/photos/14293@Z01
