media

I'm not in the habit of recommending books and cds and whatnot in this space, but I've found a couple gems recently.

the first is a CD by Indelible Grace called "For All the Saints." I havent enjoyed an album this much in a long time, and it's something better than enjoyment. Indelible Grace is more of a collection of artists than an actual band. their mission is to set old (old) hymns to new music, which has a long tradition in the church. this is their 3rd album and by far my favorite. it's mostly folky, with a little blues and some pop/rock influence. overall it's very nice, although my first listen was tough b/c I'm attached to some of the old tunes. but taken on their own, I think the new tunes are very nice, and have given new life to some of the old hymns. hopefully we can do some stuff like this at church sometime.

I just finished reading "Shepherding a Childs Heart" by Tedd Tripp, and it is awesome. of course I'm not yet a parent, but still I would think this is a MUST READ for any Christian parent. it simply blows Dobson away. I really think this book would be worth reading at least a couple times a year as we grow as parents. one of his main principles is that you want to look after your childs heart -- how he is oriented toward God -- not just correct behavior. it's very humbling and at the same time encouraging.

he unpacks what the scriptures have to say about parenting, and unflinchingly sets a biblical and impossibly high standard. and I love it, because I know I cant do this without Jesus. He will make this impossible task possible.