Word Wednesday.::177

Word Wednesday is posted every Wednesday. Each week I post a scripture that I've read that week that has spoken to me in a fresh way. I believe that if we read God's Word every day, He will give us at least one scripture every week that will impact us. Sharing Scripture with each other is like iron sharpening iron. Leave a comment and share a scripture that has impacted you this week.

Here's the scripture that stuck this week:

Hebrews 3:4 NIV

"For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything."

How can we boast when we are nothing without God?

What's your Word?

Twilight in Four Seconds

Big Christmas

One of my Christmas presents this year is NBA games all day today.

Christmas Playlist

What's on your Christmas playlist?

My Gotta Watch Christmas Flicks

Every Christmas there's movies that I've just gotta watch.

Here's my picks:

What are the flicks you've just gotta watch every Christmas season?

Word Wednesday.::176

Word Wednesday is posted every Wednesday. Each week I post a scripture that I've read that week that has spoken to me in a fresh way. I believe that if we read God's Word every day, He will give us at least one scripture every week that will impact us. Sharing Scripture with each other is like iron sharpening iron. Leave a comment and share a scripture that has impacted you this week.

Here's the scripture that stuck this week:

II Timothy 2:22 NIV

"Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart."

It's hard to stay pure without the love & support of brothers & sisters in Christ. Don't try it alone.

What's your Word?

Word Wednesday .::175

Word Wednesday is posted every Wednesday. Each week I post a scripture that I've read that week that has spoken to me in a fresh way. I believe that if we read God's Word every day, He will give us at least one scripture every week that will impact us. Sharing Scripture with each other is like iron sharpening iron. Leave a comment and share a scripture that has impacted you this week.

Here's the scripture that stuck this week:

I Thessalonians 2:3-6 NIV

³ For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. ⁴ On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. ⁵ You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. ⁶ We were not looking for praise from people, not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles of Christ we could have asserted our authority.


Leading and teaching people is a huge responsibility. We have the choice to please people or please God. When we choose God, truth and gospel prevail in our lives. Choose God.

What's your Word?

Sunday Setlist 12.11.11

Setlist with itunes links:
O Come All Ye Faithful
Everything Glorious
The Least I Can Do
Jesus Messiah

Flow Sheet from Planning Center

Also part of Sunday Setlist.

I Am a Celtic

Gotta Watch those Bylaws

"After repeated conflicts with his church board about the direction of Family Life Center, pastor Dave Chandler decided to leave the church. But on his way out he used a little-known clause in the bylaws to singlehandedly hire a new worship leader: Bill MacNerny who specializes in “alien folk music” and “tunes for chickens and other intelligent beings.”

Click here to read the full article.

Wow...better check those bylaws every once in a while.

Word Wednesday .::174

Word Wednesday is posted every Wednesday. Each week I post a scripture that I've read that week that has spoken to me in a fresh way. I believe that if we read God's Word every day, He will give us at least one scripture every week that will impact us. Sharing Scripture with each other is like iron sharpening iron. Leave a comment and share a scripture that has impacted you this week.

Here's the scripture that stuck this week:

Philippians 3:7-8 NIV

⁷ But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. ⁸ What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ


Humility is the only way that someone can honestly feel this way and say it. Earthly success is incredibly deceiving, so we all have to keep our eyes on the ultimate prize....Jesus.

What's your Word?

"Reason to Sing"

Here's the new single from one of my favorite new groups, All Sons and Daughters. I can't wait to hear their new EP.

Sunday Setlist 12.04.11

Setlist with itunes links:
Hosanna (Praise is Rising)
In Christ Alone
Here I am to Worship
Uncreated One


Flow Sheet from Planning Center

Also part of Sunday Setlist.

Winter Wonderland with a Mraz Twist

My buddy Mark Roach in a cool, creative video and song. Love it!

From the Attic

Well, it's packing time for the Durbins. If you haven't heard, we're moving to Denver, Colorado. Last night, I decided to clean out the attic, and I had a blast to the past. Here's a few items I found...

You know you're getting old when YOUR sports cards are becoming legitimate collectibles.

This is one of my favorite gifts from my childhood. Jordan vs. Bird...I wanted this game so bad, and I'll never forget the day my Dad bought it for me.
This was before the GameBoy days...and it still works!

Last, but not least...this is a video that my friend Kurk and I made full of SNL type sketches we did in high school. We had a lot of fun doing these.
I'm definitely going to post some of these on YouTube.

Now, the attic is empty. I said goodbye to it when I closed the attic door.