Destroyng the Empire of Self

Well here I am again, equating historical societal transitions to religious experience.  Yes, I’m sure there are those that will disagree with me, but here goes. 
I have come to the realization that strip malls are ruining the American community.  Not because of the strip malls presence, but due to what the strip mall relieves communities [...]

I can’t believe that I haven’t posted about this yet. But, to my detriment, I have not posted anything regarding my Cursillo.
 In 2 weeks I have the privilege of being on a Cursillo Team for the Memphis Cursillo Men’s weekend. This is a huge privilege and I am so blessed to be a [...]

So here is a song I'm working on.  I have a melody sort of worked out but nothing final.  Let me know what you think.
Title: not sure yet, thinking of calling it "ransomed" or something using "home".  Ideas welcome.
Verse 1
There's a place in this city
With pillars and stone
Every gold accent
and all of man's [...]

1 Cor 13:11 states, “When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.”
Lately I have been thinking a lot about sacrifices and suffering. My wife has sacrificed a lot for sake of our [...]

Last night while hanging out with friends we listened to this song. 
I love this song for the arrangement and the lyrics, and the prayer it invites.  Search for As It Is In Heaven by Matt Maher for a listen if you haven’t already heard it.   
As It Is In Heaven by Matt Maher
Our Father [...]