I used to be very anxious about heaven. I read an article that said, "If you are not content singing and praising God for hours a day, then you are going to be miserable in heaven, because that is all that we will be doing." The picture of sitting and playing some heavenly instrument and singing for eternity, does not seem very attractive to my natural mind. The Bible does not give us a lot of description regarding heaven, and we can see why. It’s foolish to expect that we will be able to understand what heaven is really like since we have no ability to comprehend it with our natural minds. Why would God attempt to describe in great detail something that we were not capable of understanding? There are two things I do believe regarding heaven.
First look at Ephesians 3:18 where Paul is trying to explain to us the full measure of the love of Christ for each of us. He says, "may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height-". Notice that in describing the love of Jesus, Paul uses a four dimensional picture even though we live in a three dimensional world in this natural realm. We would portrait something in terms of length, depth, and height. These are the three dimensions that we can comprehend. Yet the things of the spiritual realm are beyond our natural understanding, and can be described as multi-dimensional. We may not understand it, but we can accept that it is a reality that we will eventually understand when no longer impeded by the things of this world. This is why God did not give a lot of explanation of heaven for us. We can neither conceive nor envision its reality, because it is beyond our own. We can know this, however, it is going to be far better than anything that we may be able to conjure up in our limited imaginations.
There is one other important factor to realize about heaven. While praise for the Lord will be a part of the experience, and it will just naturally flow from us when we are unencumbered by these natural bodies, that will not be the sole experience of being in His presence for the ages to come. While God is worthy of our praise, and that will be a natural experience, we will not be spending forever just playing instruments and singing without end. That implies that God is just going to take from us, and God is not a taker, He is a giver. Ephesians 2:6-7 says, " and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus." This says that God will spend eternity showing us, individually, His exceeding riches and kindness.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Music News 4/27/2010
Music News 4/27/10
Toby Mac has decided to create a clothing line for mothers, inspired by his wife. The Bomb Mom is full of apparel for moms, moms-to-be, and babies alike. He said he doesn’t believe he works as hard as mothers do, and he wanted to find a way to honor all the loving mothers out there. Top parenting websites have already written great reviews about the new line. Find more details at www.thebombmom.com.
Fox News wrote an article about the Dove Awards last week about Christian music going mainstream. In the article, they talked to Brian “Head” Welch, an original member of the band Korn, and how his life went from being all about sex and drugs to being all about forgiveness through Christ. The article also pointed out mainstream Christian artists who performed at the ceremony like Jordin Sparks and Ricky Skaggs. To read the whole thing, visit www.foxnews.com and search “Dove Awards”.
This summer you have the opportunity to see an Audio Adrenaline reunion. Mark and Will will be touring this summer with their brand new album The Know Hope Collective, which features brand new worship music by the two guys as well as other up-and-coming worship artists. They are booking a summer and fall tour now. If interested, email the promoter at email@currentmm.com.
With your YesFM music news, I'm Ashley.
Toby Mac has decided to create a clothing line for mothers, inspired by his wife. The Bomb Mom is full of apparel for moms, moms-to-be, and babies alike. He said he doesn’t believe he works as hard as mothers do, and he wanted to find a way to honor all the loving mothers out there. Top parenting websites have already written great reviews about the new line. Find more details at www.thebombmom.com.
Fox News wrote an article about the Dove Awards last week about Christian music going mainstream. In the article, they talked to Brian “Head” Welch, an original member of the band Korn, and how his life went from being all about sex and drugs to being all about forgiveness through Christ. The article also pointed out mainstream Christian artists who performed at the ceremony like Jordin Sparks and Ricky Skaggs. To read the whole thing, visit www.foxnews.com and search “Dove Awards”.
This summer you have the opportunity to see an Audio Adrenaline reunion. Mark and Will will be touring this summer with their brand new album The Know Hope Collective, which features brand new worship music by the two guys as well as other up-and-coming worship artists. They are booking a summer and fall tour now. If interested, email the promoter at email@currentmm.com.
With your YesFM music news, I'm Ashley.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Music News 4-15-10
Music News 4/15/10
House Of Heroes has announced their third national release. It’s called Suburba and will release on August 3rd. Although the band has two new members touring with them right now, all four original members have done all of the recording for the album. See a sneek peak of the album at www.youtube.com/houseofheroesmusic.
Music by some of your favorite artists will be featured on the game Rock Band. Anberlin, Hawk Nelson, Switchfoot, Thousand Foot Krutch, and Skillet all recently had songs added to the downloadable content store. To get the songs for your game, visit www.rockband.com/music.
Toby Mac recently sat down for an interview with Jesus Freak Hideout. He talked about his current tour, upcoming tours, his new album, meanings behind the songs, DC Talk, and much more. Check out the interview at www.jesusfreakhideout.com.
With your YesFM music news, I'm Ashley.
House Of Heroes has announced their third national release. It’s called Suburba and will release on August 3rd. Although the band has two new members touring with them right now, all four original members have done all of the recording for the album. See a sneek peak of the album at www.youtube.com/houseofheroesmusic.
Music by some of your favorite artists will be featured on the game Rock Band. Anberlin, Hawk Nelson, Switchfoot, Thousand Foot Krutch, and Skillet all recently had songs added to the downloadable content store. To get the songs for your game, visit www.rockband.com/music.
Toby Mac recently sat down for an interview with Jesus Freak Hideout. He talked about his current tour, upcoming tours, his new album, meanings behind the songs, DC Talk, and much more. Check out the interview at www.jesusfreakhideout.com.
With your YesFM music news, I'm Ashley.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Music News 4-12-2010
Music News 4/12/10
The only remaining original band member of Underoath has decided to leave the band. That’s right, drummer Aaron Gillespie has decided to call it quits to focus on other ministry opportunities as well as his role in his other band, The Almost. Underoath will continue on and wish the best to Aaron. For more details, check their blog at www.myspace.com/underoath.
An album you’ve probably been looking forward to has arrived. X-2010 is in stores now featuring music from Thousand Foot Krutch, Skillet, Flyleaf, Demon Hunter, Hawk Nelson, Pillar, and many more. Check out the track listing at www.amazon.com/X-2010-Christian-Rock-Hits/dp/B0039VHX0W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1271104294&sr=8-1.
Tickets for PointFest just went on sale this past weekend. The festival will take place at Cedar Point in Sandusky on September 18th, featuring Family Force 5 in concert with Casting Crowns, Remedy Drive, and more. Find more information on the concert beat at our website.
With your YesFM music news, I'm Ashley
The only remaining original band member of Underoath has decided to leave the band. That’s right, drummer Aaron Gillespie has decided to call it quits to focus on other ministry opportunities as well as his role in his other band, The Almost. Underoath will continue on and wish the best to Aaron. For more details, check their blog at www.myspace.com/underoath.
An album you’ve probably been looking forward to has arrived. X-2010 is in stores now featuring music from Thousand Foot Krutch, Skillet, Flyleaf, Demon Hunter, Hawk Nelson, Pillar, and many more. Check out the track listing at www.amazon.com/X-2010-Christian-Rock-Hits/dp/B0039VHX0W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1271104294&sr=8-1.
Tickets for PointFest just went on sale this past weekend. The festival will take place at Cedar Point in Sandusky on September 18th, featuring Family Force 5 in concert with Casting Crowns, Remedy Drive, and more. Find more information on the concert beat at our website.
With your YesFM music news, I'm Ashley
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Music News 3/20/10
Music News 3/30/10
Switchfoot has a “Roadie For A Day” contest going on, where one fan will win a trip to see them perform live on May 8th in Sacramento! The prize includes airfare, hotel accommodations, meet and greet with the band, a $500 gift card to Journey’s shoe store, autographed Switchfoot memorabilia, and the winner gets to stand side stage during the show, among other things. Everyone who enters to win receives a free download of a live version of their song “Mess Of Me”. To find details on how to enter, visit switchfoot.com.
Family Force 5 has a brand new website. Their old website was exactly the same as their MySpace page, but this new one is entirely its own thing. It features new pictures, videos, tour dates, news, their merch store, newsletter sign-up, and it links you up to all their social networking pages including Twitter, Facebook, and more. Check it out at ff5online.com.
This weekend, Superchick’s song “Stand In The Rain” will be available for download for the video game Rock Band. They also have a new album coming out on April 20th called Reinvention, which is an album full of songs you know, but remixed and changed. About the album the band says, “DaVinci once said that art is never finished, only abandoned. For us, this couldn’t be more true. This is a chance for us to reinvent the songs to be closer to the vision we had for them in the beginning.” Find more details at superchickonline.com.
With your YesFM music news, I'm Ashley.
Switchfoot has a “Roadie For A Day” contest going on, where one fan will win a trip to see them perform live on May 8th in Sacramento! The prize includes airfare, hotel accommodations, meet and greet with the band, a $500 gift card to Journey’s shoe store, autographed Switchfoot memorabilia, and the winner gets to stand side stage during the show, among other things. Everyone who enters to win receives a free download of a live version of their song “Mess Of Me”. To find details on how to enter, visit switchfoot.com.
Family Force 5 has a brand new website. Their old website was exactly the same as their MySpace page, but this new one is entirely its own thing. It features new pictures, videos, tour dates, news, their merch store, newsletter sign-up, and it links you up to all their social networking pages including Twitter, Facebook, and more. Check it out at ff5online.com.
This weekend, Superchick’s song “Stand In The Rain” will be available for download for the video game Rock Band. They also have a new album coming out on April 20th called Reinvention, which is an album full of songs you know, but remixed and changed. About the album the band says, “DaVinci once said that art is never finished, only abandoned. For us, this couldn’t be more true. This is a chance for us to reinvent the songs to be closer to the vision we had for them in the beginning.” Find more details at superchickonline.com.
With your YesFM music news, I'm Ashley.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Music News
Music News 3/18/10
DecembeRadio has a live DVD releasing on Tuesday, which features a concert from October in Knoxville, TN during The Love Can Tour. Also on the DVD are videos from other live shows as well as the never-before-seen music video for the song “Gasoline”. You can get a sneek-peak of the bonus features or pre-order the album at www.decemberadio.com.
John Reuben and his wife recently had a daughter. Her name is Lily Parker and she is in good health. He posted a picture of their newborn online, you can view the picture by visiting www.twitter.com/johnreuben.
Switchfoot will be in concert on Wednesday as part of our March Concert Madness. They will be at Adrian College with special guests Meese, doors open at 7:30 and tickets are $25. For more info, check the concert beat at our website.
With your YesFM music news, I'm Ashley.
DecembeRadio has a live DVD releasing on Tuesday, which features a concert from October in Knoxville, TN during The Love Can Tour. Also on the DVD are videos from other live shows as well as the never-before-seen music video for the song “Gasoline”. You can get a sneek-peak of the bonus features or pre-order the album at www.decemberadio.com.
John Reuben and his wife recently had a daughter. Her name is Lily Parker and she is in good health. He posted a picture of their newborn online, you can view the picture by visiting www.twitter.com/johnreuben.
Switchfoot will be in concert on Wednesday as part of our March Concert Madness. They will be at Adrian College with special guests Meese, doors open at 7:30 and tickets are $25. For more info, check the concert beat at our website.
With your YesFM music news, I'm Ashley.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Music News
Music News 3/8/10
Relient K has a CD deal right now called The First 3 Gears that gets fans their first three albums all rolled together. The package features their albums Relient K, The Anatomy Of Tongue In Cheek, and 2 Lefts Don’t Make A Right…But 3 Do”. With your pre-order, you also receive a Relient K key chain, license plate, and air freshener, everything you would need for your car, since the band named themselves after a car. The First 3 Gears releases on April 20th, find more details at www.gotee.com.
Skillet and Toby Mac are both up for the Dove Award for “Artist of the Year” this year, and the Gospel Music Association is allowing fans to have a say in who wins! Also nominated in this category are Casting Crowns, Francesca Battistelli, Jars Of Clay, and more. Only one vote per person is allowed between now and the awards show on April 20th. Cast your vote by visiting www.gmclife.com/fanvoting.
A few albums you’ve been looking forward to are in stores this week. Demon Hunter’s new album The World Is A Thorn is out now you can win it all week long from YES FM. When you win, you also qualify for a Demon Hunter prize pack, and we’ll pick that winner this Friday during the Power 20 Countdown. Sanctus Real’s new album Pieces Of A Real Heart is also releasing this week, and you could win that album from YES FM as well. And don’t forget about Stellar Kart’s new album Everything Is Different Now, which is also in stores this week.
With your YesFM music news, I'm Ashley.
Relient K has a CD deal right now called The First 3 Gears that gets fans their first three albums all rolled together. The package features their albums Relient K, The Anatomy Of Tongue In Cheek, and 2 Lefts Don’t Make A Right…But 3 Do”. With your pre-order, you also receive a Relient K key chain, license plate, and air freshener, everything you would need for your car, since the band named themselves after a car. The First 3 Gears releases on April 20th, find more details at www.gotee.com.
Skillet and Toby Mac are both up for the Dove Award for “Artist of the Year” this year, and the Gospel Music Association is allowing fans to have a say in who wins! Also nominated in this category are Casting Crowns, Francesca Battistelli, Jars Of Clay, and more. Only one vote per person is allowed between now and the awards show on April 20th. Cast your vote by visiting www.gmclife.com/fanvoting.
A few albums you’ve been looking forward to are in stores this week. Demon Hunter’s new album The World Is A Thorn is out now you can win it all week long from YES FM. When you win, you also qualify for a Demon Hunter prize pack, and we’ll pick that winner this Friday during the Power 20 Countdown. Sanctus Real’s new album Pieces Of A Real Heart is also releasing this week, and you could win that album from YES FM as well. And don’t forget about Stellar Kart’s new album Everything Is Different Now, which is also in stores this week.
With your YesFM music news, I'm Ashley.
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