little drummer boy

ok...i don't exactly know where this song came from, but there's a line in it that is encouraging :)

..."Mary looked at me and nodded (pa rum pa pum pum)
the ox and lamb kept time (pa rum pa pum pum)
I played my drum for him (pa rum pa pum pum)"

ok. marry was bobbing her head. the ox and lamb kept time.
what? the ox. and lamb. they kept the time. like the 2 and 4 beat?
like...there are human beings in rhythm groups and choirs that can
barely clap and sing at the same time, much less clap on the correct beat.

so there was groove even back then :)

turn up the drums :)

it's hard to believe

lots of things are hard to believe at this time of year, i guess.

1. seniors are graduating and moving on in life. some of them never thought that they would be at this point in life. Many of them find it hard to believe that their college careers are ending.

2. whattomsays is back on the blog host thingie. that means i can check it daily (several times a day actually) to read witty blog entries.

3. people will spend lots of money on toys, and never celebrate the fact that Jesus was born as a baby, lived a sinless life, died on the cross, and rose from the grave. Now it's possible to be forgiven by believing in His work.

4. the gospel. for a more "in-depth" look, read this book that Pri (very graciously) let me borrow.

Qdoba vs. Moe's....coming soon

this post has been needed for a long time.

*the following comments were added 12-13-05*

after much thought and consideration i have decided, for the sake of unity in a blogging circles, as well as in the Body (as Chip used a moe's illustration in his sermon on Sunday) to no longer cause any divisions based on the differences between moe's and qdoba.

I will instead focus my attention and energy on getting support to bring back the whattomsays blog.

Our Hope, Our Promise

It's a story as old as time itself, one that tells of God's relentless love for His people. This Christmas, come experience God's story of salvation through music and drama.

From God's first words at creation…

"Let there be light."
Genesis 1:3

To the fall of man and his continual rebellion…

"The LORD saw how great man's wickedness on the earth had become…"
Genesis 6:5

To the promise of redemption…

"The people walking in darkness have seen a great light…"
Isaiah 9:2

To the birth of Christ…

"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you;
He is Christ the Lord."
Luke 2:11

To His crucifixion and resurrection …

"He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification."
Romans 4:25

I can't think of a better title for a Christmas Musical event. Our Hope, Our Promise is such a sweeping view of our life in Christ, and our trust and faith in Him to be who He says He is.

Every one of the 5 shows are sold out! We're so excited to see how God uses this event. Pray for us as we prepare - (and let me know if need a ticket...i have a few for sunday night)

today i turned old

today i'm as old as my older brother. it's true. for a few weeks every year we are the same age.
(i understand that this is only in terms of whole numbers, and that i'm not literally the same age as him...so resist the desire to clarify that fact for me :)

rather than keep the past hidden, here is a link to a few pictures that my mom keeps posting on her blog.

passaro8.blogspot.com


*check out the one with us all playing music - what's going on with my brother chris's shirt??? *