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Music Monday: Masterpiece

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I came across a new song from Danny Gokey, Masterpiece:

Heartbreaks a bittersweet sound
Know it well It’s ringing in my ears
And I can’t understand
Why I’m not fixed by now
Begged and I pleaded
Take this pain but I’m still bleeding

Heart trusts you for certain
Head says it’s not working
I’m stuck here still hurting
But you tell me

You’re making a masterpiece
You shaping the soul in me
You’re moving where I can’t see
And all I am is in your hands
You’re taking me all apart
Like it was your plan from the start
To finish your work of art for all to see you’re making a masterpiece

Guess I’m your canvas
Beautiful black and blue
Painted in mercy’s hue
I don’t see past this
You see me now
Who I’ll be then
There at the end
Standing there as

Heart trust you for certain
Head says it’s not working

I will be your masterpiece

One Minute Book Review: C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity: A Biography

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This last weekend I finished C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity: A Biography. Just to be clear, this isn’t a biography of C.S. Lewis, it’s a biography of a book he wrote.

George Marsden recounts the genesis of what is probably Lewis’ most famous Christian apologetics book, Mere Christianity. He traces how Lewis’ talks to the RAF transitioned into radio addresses on the BBC and these were converted into three separate books which were ultimately collected together under the single title “Mere Christianity”. 

It was interesting to hear the criticisms which were offered at the time against both Lewis and his arguments by skeptics, as well as the reception of his work over time among different Christian denominations. 

If you like learning about C.S. Lewis, but want to read something a little different from the usual popular biographies, I’d thoroughly recommend this book!

One Minute Book Review: CS Lewis & Narnia for Dummies

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I’m not very good at keeping track of the books I’ve read, since I typically give the books away when I’m finished unless I’m certain to reread them or use them as a reference. Because of this, I’m planning to start doing one minute reviews as I finish whatever book I’m reading. Today’s book is “C.S. Lewis & Narnia for Dummies”…

I picked up a second-hand copy of C.S. Lewis & Narnia for Dummies. I have long been a fan of the “For Dummies” series and this book has further nurtured my love for them. By the end of this book, the reader will have a good understanding of C.S. Lewis’ life and conversion, as well as broad knowledge of the major works in his corpus and the main themes of each. This is an excellent primer if you are looking to get started with Lewis.

Music Monday: Revelation Song

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I’ve shared today’s music, “Revelation Song”, before, but I recently came across it sung by one of my favourite singers, Sarah Kroger:

VERSE 1
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Holy, holy is He
Sing a new song to Him who sits on
Heaven’s mercy seat

CHORUS
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
You are my everything and I will adore You

VERSE 2
Clothed in rainbows of living color
Flashes of lighting rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor strength and glory and power be
To You the only wise King

VERSE 3
Filled with wonder awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your name
Jesus Your name is power, breath and living water
Such a marvelous mystery

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