Random Lunch Thoughts

For the first time in The Heavy-Laden's history, I am posting a message during my lunch, which I hope to keep under 15 minutes. I don't have a whole lot to write about at the moment (nor do I have the time), but I figured that a short random post is better than nothing at all.

Last weekend I went to see the movie Amazing Grace, the story of William Wilberforce and his multi-year fight to abolish the British slave trade. This movie is excellent. I recommend it without hesitation. There is also a lot of spiritual content as well, and even the great hymn writer John Newton makes a lengthy appearance in the movie. It was a very moving movie with a lasting impact...please go see it!

Some of the folks from Red Mountain Music came to visit our church this weekend. Outstanding. The lead vocals were handled by Ashley Spurling, and if you are familiar with their music, you'll know that she's probably the best hymn singer in the whole world. She busted out "There is a Fountain Filled with Blood," one of my all-time favorite hymns, for the offering time.

I don't even think I mentioned that Derek Webb and Sandra McCracken came to visit church a month ago. Outstanding as well. Sandra performed "Grace Upon Grace" during the offering, and that was better live than on the CD, if that's even possible.

Great stuff going on...I need to do some more hymn spotlights. I have a few in mind that I haven't done yet. Just have to find the time! With fantasy baseball and the college basketball tourney starting up, it'll be hard! But bear with me. I also have some really good news to write about and another letter to my rehabilitating friend to write soon.