He never thought he cared so much about the minute hand
Until he started praying for, a second chance
If he could only do it all again
He'd trade the long nights that he spent behind his desk
For all he missed
He tells his wife "I wish that this moment in this room was not me dying, but just spending a little time with you."
You only get just one time around
You only get one shot at this
One chance, to find out
The one thing that you don't wanna miss
One day when it's all said and done
I hope you see that it was enough, this
One ride, one try, one life...
To love....
She never thought she cared so much about those little hands
That held on tight the day she left
Til she was scared to death
Sitting all alone on a hotel bed, the end of the road
The sun had set on her big plans
To feel young again
She picks up the phone, dials the number, hears that little voice
That's haunted every single mile, since she made that choice
You only get just one time around
You only get one shot at this
One chance, to find out
The one thing that you don't wanna miss
One day when it's all said and done
I hope you see that it was enough, this
One ride, one try, one life...
To love............
You only get just one time around
Only get one shot at this
One chance, to find out
The one thing that you don't wanna miss
One day when it's all said and done
I hope you see that it was enough, this
One ride, one try, one life........
One ride, one try, one life........
To love....
To love....
Monday, August 16, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
The Most Popular Religion in America By: John Ortberg
What do you think is the number one most popular religion in America?
I’ll give you a hint: its not Christianity.
Its also not Islam, Judiasm, Buddhism, Taoism, or the Home Shopping Network.
According to Christian Smith, a sociologist at Notre Dame, the primary expression of faith in our day–at least for young adults–is what he calls “Moral Therapeutic Deism.”
This religion is characterized by five beliefs:
–There is a God who created earth and watches over it
–God wants people to be nice, fair and good (as it taught in the Bible and most other religions)
–The central goal of life is to be happy and feel good about yourself
–God doesn’t need to be involved in your life except when there’s a problem that needs Celestial Performance Enhancement
–Good people go to heaven when they die.
This is a religion that is far more about comfort, individualism and conformity that it is about meaning, calling, and sacrifice. What makes it particularly challenging is that it is not offered through a new MTD movement or denomination. It is actually catching on and being practiced in churches where we leaders think of ourselves as historically Christian.
It cannot sustain a life.
It cannot build a community.
It cannot call people to take up a cross.
We want something more.
One other piece of bad news has to do with where young adults learn MTD.
I’ll give you a hint. Its mostly from older adults. These are themes that have captured our culture in such deep ways that we’re hardly aware of them.
The good news is that God is much bigger than Moral Therapeutic Deism. He has a way of showing us what we idolize.
–when someone goes through a crisis or pain;
–when someone is inspired to devote their life to a cause greater than themselves;
–when someone is called to sacrifice their own comfort or success for a hurting world;
–when someone engages in the intense study of the God revealed by the writers of the Scriptures;
–when someone grows bored with a faith that is nice and comfortable and distant–
then God is once more breaking through.
MTD is just one more on a long list of idols.
But, somewhere deep down, the human heart keeps hungering for the real deal.
I’ll give you a hint: its not Christianity.
Its also not Islam, Judiasm, Buddhism, Taoism, or the Home Shopping Network.
According to Christian Smith, a sociologist at Notre Dame, the primary expression of faith in our day–at least for young adults–is what he calls “Moral Therapeutic Deism.”
This religion is characterized by five beliefs:
–There is a God who created earth and watches over it
–God wants people to be nice, fair and good (as it taught in the Bible and most other religions)
–The central goal of life is to be happy and feel good about yourself
–God doesn’t need to be involved in your life except when there’s a problem that needs Celestial Performance Enhancement
–Good people go to heaven when they die.
This is a religion that is far more about comfort, individualism and conformity that it is about meaning, calling, and sacrifice. What makes it particularly challenging is that it is not offered through a new MTD movement or denomination. It is actually catching on and being practiced in churches where we leaders think of ourselves as historically Christian.
It cannot sustain a life.
It cannot build a community.
It cannot call people to take up a cross.
We want something more.
One other piece of bad news has to do with where young adults learn MTD.
I’ll give you a hint. Its mostly from older adults. These are themes that have captured our culture in such deep ways that we’re hardly aware of them.
The good news is that God is much bigger than Moral Therapeutic Deism. He has a way of showing us what we idolize.
–when someone goes through a crisis or pain;
–when someone is inspired to devote their life to a cause greater than themselves;
–when someone is called to sacrifice their own comfort or success for a hurting world;
–when someone engages in the intense study of the God revealed by the writers of the Scriptures;
–when someone grows bored with a faith that is nice and comfortable and distant–
then God is once more breaking through.
MTD is just one more on a long list of idols.
But, somewhere deep down, the human heart keeps hungering for the real deal.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Wise Words
Compliment three people each day.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year:
Overtip breakfast waitresses.
Look people in the eye.
Say "thank you" a lot.
Say "please" a lot.
Live beneath your means.
Buy whatever kids are
selling on card tables in
their front yards.
Treat everyone you meet as
you want to be treated.
Donate two pints
of blood every year.
Make new friends but
cherish the old ones.
Keep secrets.
Don't waste time learning
the "tricks of the trade."
Instead, learn the trade.
Admit your mistakes.
Be brave. Even if you're not,
pretend to be.
No one can tell the difference.
Choose a charity in your
community and support it
generously with your
time and money.
Read the Bill of Rights.
Use credit cards only for
convenience, never for credit.
Never cheat.
Give yourself a year and read
the Bible cover to cover.
Learn to listen. Opportunity
sometimes knocks very softly.
Never deprive someone of hope;
it might be all he or she has.
Pray not for things, but for
wisdom and courage.
Never take action when
you're angry.
Have good posture.
Enter a room with purpose
and confidence.
Don't discuss business in elevators.
You never know who
may overhear you.
Never pay for work before
it's completed.
Be willing to lose a battle
in order to win the war.
Don't gossip.
Beware of the person who
has nothing to lose.
When facing a difficult task,
act as though it is
impossible to fail. If you're
going after Moby Dick,
take along the tartar sauce.
Don't spread yourself too thin.
Learn to say no
politely and quickly.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Never underestimate the
power of forgiveness.
Instead of using the word
problem, try substituting
the word opportunity.
Never walk out on
a quarrel with your wife.
Regarding furniture and clothes:
if you think you'll be using them
five years or longer, buy the best
you can afford.
Be bold and courageous.
When you look back
on your fife, you'll regret
the things, you didn't do
more than the ones you did.
Forget committees. New, noble,
world-changing ideas always come
from one person working alone.
Street musicians are a treasure.
Stop for a moment and listen;
then leave a small donation.
When faced with a serious
health problem, get at least three
medical opinions.
Wage war against littering.
After encountering inferior
service, food or products,
bring it to the attention
of the person in charge.
Good managers will
appreciate knowing.
Don't procrastinate.
Do what needs doing when
it needs to be done.
Get your priorities straight.
No one ever said on his
deathbed, "Gee, if I'd only spent
more time at the office."
Don't be afraid to say
"I don't know."
Don't be afraid to say
"I'm sorry."
Make a list of 25 things
you want to experience before
you die. Carry it in your
wallet and refer to it often.
Call your mother.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year:
Overtip breakfast waitresses.
Look people in the eye.
Say "thank you" a lot.
Say "please" a lot.
Live beneath your means.
Buy whatever kids are
selling on card tables in
their front yards.
Treat everyone you meet as
you want to be treated.
Donate two pints
of blood every year.
Make new friends but
cherish the old ones.
Keep secrets.
Don't waste time learning
the "tricks of the trade."
Instead, learn the trade.
Admit your mistakes.
Be brave. Even if you're not,
pretend to be.
No one can tell the difference.
Choose a charity in your
community and support it
generously with your
time and money.
Read the Bill of Rights.
Use credit cards only for
convenience, never for credit.
Never cheat.
Give yourself a year and read
the Bible cover to cover.
Learn to listen. Opportunity
sometimes knocks very softly.
Never deprive someone of hope;
it might be all he or she has.
Pray not for things, but for
wisdom and courage.
Never take action when
you're angry.
Have good posture.
Enter a room with purpose
and confidence.
Don't discuss business in elevators.
You never know who
may overhear you.
Never pay for work before
it's completed.
Be willing to lose a battle
in order to win the war.
Don't gossip.
Beware of the person who
has nothing to lose.
When facing a difficult task,
act as though it is
impossible to fail. If you're
going after Moby Dick,
take along the tartar sauce.
Don't spread yourself too thin.
Learn to say no
politely and quickly.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Never underestimate the
power of forgiveness.
Instead of using the word
problem, try substituting
the word opportunity.
Never walk out on
a quarrel with your wife.
Regarding furniture and clothes:
if you think you'll be using them
five years or longer, buy the best
you can afford.
Be bold and courageous.
When you look back
on your fife, you'll regret
the things, you didn't do
more than the ones you did.
Forget committees. New, noble,
world-changing ideas always come
from one person working alone.
Street musicians are a treasure.
Stop for a moment and listen;
then leave a small donation.
When faced with a serious
health problem, get at least three
medical opinions.
Wage war against littering.
After encountering inferior
service, food or products,
bring it to the attention
of the person in charge.
Good managers will
appreciate knowing.
Don't procrastinate.
Do what needs doing when
it needs to be done.
Get your priorities straight.
No one ever said on his
deathbed, "Gee, if I'd only spent
more time at the office."
Don't be afraid to say
"I don't know."
Don't be afraid to say
"I'm sorry."
Make a list of 25 things
you want to experience before
you die. Carry it in your
wallet and refer to it often.
Call your mother.
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