There are things we unintentionally and casually neglect in the now that we may pay through the nose for later. I remember when I was younger—teen and twenty-something—I didn’t really get this. I had an underlying “Immortality of youth” belief. In other words, I never paused to consider how habits, […]
Year: 2008
We Recommend: Third Day, “Revelation”
This week, since I’ve been going back in time a lot lately to some 90’s or early 00 releases, I thought it might be appropriate to look back on 2008 a bit. First off, congratulations are in order to Third Day who took home an American Music Award last night (for “Favorite Contemporary Inspirational”)! And with […]
“Sabbath Fear” by Jarrod Jones
I’m not any busier than anyone else. It’s just that I am afraid. I’m afraid of resting. I lack courage to rest. Things are never done. I never feel any closure nor do I ever feel caught up. Odd that rest takes courage. Courage to walk away with things undone. […]
“He Pled the Cause of the Afflicted” by Remedy Drive’s David Zach
For the last couple of months we have been able to partner with several different groups of remarkable people who have worked at raising awareness for various needs. In Eureka, CA, we did an event w/ some people raising funds for child soldiers in Uganda. In Bend, Oregon, and Lake Stevens, […]
We Recommend: Project 86, “Drawing Black Lines”
This week, we’ve released the JFH staff’s Top 15 Albums of All Time. One of the titles that shows up on several of the lists is hardcore / rock band Project 86‘s 2000 sophomore album, Drawing Black Lines. For me, this is the album that got me into the band and would remain […]
“1996, here I come!” by Scott Fryberger
Ever since I had to sell my Wii (I needed money…..sigh), I’ve been missing playing video games. I’m not a huge gamer, but I do enjoy them. I’ve always loved many of the games that have been released through Nintendo. So a week or two ago, I went to my […]
“Lumpy Underoos” by Jarrod Jones
Josiah, my oldest boy of three years, was almost potty trained. But we were leaving chick-fil-a the other day and he started whining as he reached behind himself to grab his hiney. i know that reach. i recognize those eyes. I’m familiar with that vein in the forehead. so we […]
“With love to our Warriors” by Jarrod Jones
To our Veterans… Thank you for your sacrifice to preserve our freedoms and protect our families, friends, indeed all Americans. May the Lord shine His joy upon you this day as we give thanks for you. Pearl Harbor survivor Houston James of Dallas embraced Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Graunke Jr. […]
We Recommend: Switchfoot, “The Legend Of Chin”
So it probably seems strange that so far all five of these “We Recommend” blogs go back at least several years, with four of them taking us back to the 90’s. The reasoning for this is that most current music is what gets the most focus as new tunes are […]
“AIRPORT ANGER FANTASIES and UMPIRE JESUS” by Jarrod Jones
I was at the airport counter a few months ago. As usual I arrived 3 hours early (I’m anal like that). There was a line of 25 people checking in at the Kiosk (an electronic personal check-in hickamadooger that looks like an ATM machine). A school sports team of some […]