I haven't posted in a while. I apologize. I just finished up my first semester of grad school and finals and what not so I am taking a little break.
Look back in the new year for some changes around here.
Sorry for the inconvenience. I promise this isn't over, just a break until the new year.
peace out,
hersch
Friday, December 22, 2006
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Saturday, December 09, 2006
working through...
So I am working my way through Ecclesiastes right now and it is bringing up some things in my inner-being that I don't like. Things like consumerism, idleness, selfishness, etc.
I am looking at simplifying things around here. I am not really sure how to do that just yet.
I'm working through the idea that in order to be happy in what God has called me to do, one of the spiritual disciplines I need to undertake is that of simplicity--such as getting rid of things I have that I don't need, not buying stuff I don't need, getting the use out of things I already own, etc.
But there has to be more to simplifying things than just dealing with my possessions. Right? Right.
I'm working through it. I'm sure there will be more on this as it continues.
peace out,
hersch
I am looking at simplifying things around here. I am not really sure how to do that just yet.
I'm working through the idea that in order to be happy in what God has called me to do, one of the spiritual disciplines I need to undertake is that of simplicity--such as getting rid of things I have that I don't need, not buying stuff I don't need, getting the use out of things I already own, etc.
But there has to be more to simplifying things than just dealing with my possessions. Right? Right.
I'm working through it. I'm sure there will be more on this as it continues.
peace out,
hersch
Thursday, December 07, 2006
I just wanted to say...
I am one week away from a sucessful finish to my first semester upon my return to seminary. I am thankful for that for rizzle.
It has been one of the strangest semesters of my life I would say. For one, it has flown by. It seems like it was just yesterday I was moving in. Let's look at the recap shall we?
Hits:
-Finally led in some direction as to what to do with myself here and there after
-Actually took school work seriously
-kicked some butt in the land of Catan
-learned how to play Beamo
Misses:
-Anti-social behavior; I felt like Paul from "Loser" (I was anti-social, not others)
-no job as of yet
-cafeteria food
-kidney stone
___________________________________________
To be frank, it was a rough semester for me and God. As great as it was to finally get some direction, I still suck at making myself available to God in my own spiritual disciplines. But what is good is knowing I am where He wants me. And I've felt like Eusatace being descaled more than anything--which though painful, can't be bad. God is tilling the dirt of my garden and planting seeds. And I need to be sure to leave the hose and weedeater out.
Thanks to all of you who pray for me.
peace out,
hersch
It has been one of the strangest semesters of my life I would say. For one, it has flown by. It seems like it was just yesterday I was moving in. Let's look at the recap shall we?
Hits:
-Finally led in some direction as to what to do with myself here and there after
-Actually took school work seriously
-kicked some butt in the land of Catan
-learned how to play Beamo
Misses:
-Anti-social behavior; I felt like Paul from "Loser" (I was anti-social, not others)
-no job as of yet
-cafeteria food
-kidney stone
___________________________________________
To be frank, it was a rough semester for me and God. As great as it was to finally get some direction, I still suck at making myself available to God in my own spiritual disciplines. But what is good is knowing I am where He wants me. And I've felt like Eusatace being descaled more than anything--which though painful, can't be bad. God is tilling the dirt of my garden and planting seeds. And I need to be sure to leave the hose and weedeater out.
Thanks to all of you who pray for me.
peace out,
hersch
Friday, December 01, 2006
plug it in please.....seriously...plug it in....
O.k. Its time to plug one of the greatest things since the last greatest thing I have touted. I am not trying to advocate consumerism during this holiday season, but I feel compelled to share with you one of the greatest collections of music ever.
Back in the day, Sufjan Stevens would make these intimate CD's with Christmas music on them for his friends. Well now he has compiled all of these recordings into one package and made it available to the general public. And it is beautiful. Go to iTunes and listen to the 30 second samples. Holy Holy Holy is stunning. O Come O Come Emmanuel is stunning. Oh Holy Night is more than stunning.
Just to see how much you get for 20 bucks, here is the track listing:
Disc: 1
1. Silent Night
2. O Come O Come Emmanuel
3. We're Goin' To the Country!
4. Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming
5. It's Christmas! Let's Be Glad!
6. Holy Holy, etc.
7. Amazing Grace
Disc: 2
1. Angels We Have Heard on High
2. Put the Lights on the Tree
3. Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
4. I Saw Three Ships
5. Only at Christmas Time
6. Once in Royal David's City
7. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!
8. What Child Is This Anyway?
9. Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
Disc: 3
1. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
2. Come on! Let's Boogey to the Elf Dance!
3. We Three Kings
4. O Holy Night
5. That Was the Worst Christmas Ever!
6. Ding! Dong!
7. All the King's Horns
8. The Friendly Beasts
Disc: 4
1. The Little Drummer Boy
2. Away In A Manger
3. Hey Guys! It's Christmas Time!
4. The First Noel
5. Did I Make You Cry On Christmas Day? (Well, You Deserved It!)
6. The Incarnation
7. Joy To The World
Disc: 5
1. Once in Royal David's City
2. Get Behind Me, Santa!
3. Jingle Bells
4. Christmas in July
5. Lo! How A Rose E'er Blooming
6. Jupiter Winter
7. Sister Winter
8. O Come O Come Emmanuel
9. Star of Wonder
10. Holy, Holy, Holy
11. The Winter Solstice
So now that you see what your getting, you have no excuse not to buy it. Its not your typical Christmas album. Its a worshipful and reverent celebration of the birth of Christ. Seriously good stuff guys. Seriously.
peace out,
hersch
Back in the day, Sufjan Stevens would make these intimate CD's with Christmas music on them for his friends. Well now he has compiled all of these recordings into one package and made it available to the general public. And it is beautiful. Go to iTunes and listen to the 30 second samples. Holy Holy Holy is stunning. O Come O Come Emmanuel is stunning. Oh Holy Night is more than stunning.
Just to see how much you get for 20 bucks, here is the track listing:
Disc: 1
1. Silent Night
2. O Come O Come Emmanuel
3. We're Goin' To the Country!
4. Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming
5. It's Christmas! Let's Be Glad!
6. Holy Holy, etc.
7. Amazing Grace
Disc: 2
1. Angels We Have Heard on High
2. Put the Lights on the Tree
3. Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
4. I Saw Three Ships
5. Only at Christmas Time
6. Once in Royal David's City
7. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!
8. What Child Is This Anyway?
9. Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
Disc: 3
1. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
2. Come on! Let's Boogey to the Elf Dance!
3. We Three Kings
4. O Holy Night
5. That Was the Worst Christmas Ever!
6. Ding! Dong!
7. All the King's Horns
8. The Friendly Beasts
Disc: 4
1. The Little Drummer Boy
2. Away In A Manger
3. Hey Guys! It's Christmas Time!
4. The First Noel
5. Did I Make You Cry On Christmas Day? (Well, You Deserved It!)
6. The Incarnation
7. Joy To The World
Disc: 5
1. Once in Royal David's City
2. Get Behind Me, Santa!
3. Jingle Bells
4. Christmas in July
5. Lo! How A Rose E'er Blooming
6. Jupiter Winter
7. Sister Winter
8. O Come O Come Emmanuel
9. Star of Wonder
10. Holy, Holy, Holy
11. The Winter Solstice
So now that you see what your getting, you have no excuse not to buy it. Its not your typical Christmas album. Its a worshipful and reverent celebration of the birth of Christ. Seriously good stuff guys. Seriously.
peace out,
hersch
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