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Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Brand New Collideoscope!
Posted by: kdc
In case you were unaware, the gang has moved to the brand-new Collideoscope! Don't miss it!
In case you were unaware, the gang has moved to the brand-new Collideoscope! Don't miss it!
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
NewWorldSon Plays Gospel With Old-School Finesse
Posted by: Ron Giesecke
Sadly, a number of supremely-talented apostolic musicians continue to undergo a sort of "pirates curse," one where the moonlight of secular noteriety wipes away all identifiable origin.
But that doesn't mean that modern Christian music is completely devoid of musical consecration--it just seems that it has to come from outside--from those who have not yet seen the fundamental truths that set us apart.
If you haven't heard NewWorldSon, it's just that you haven't heard them--yet. Described various ways, I personally find them to to be an amazing amalgam of blues, r&b, with an old style hip-hopped Frank Sinatra.
Not beholden to the trappings of modern performance demands (i.e., state-of-the-art keyboard patches, click tracks, overcompressed bass and guitar, etc.) They simply set up, and play. With real instruments.
And do they ever. See their website video rendition of "Do Not Pass Me By."
Their complete album is due out in February.
Sadly, a number of supremely-talented apostolic musicians continue to undergo a sort of "pirates curse," one where the moonlight of secular noteriety wipes away all identifiable origin.But that doesn't mean that modern Christian music is completely devoid of musical consecration--it just seems that it has to come from outside--from those who have not yet seen the fundamental truths that set us apart.
If you haven't heard NewWorldSon, it's just that you haven't heard them--yet. Described various ways, I personally find them to to be an amazing amalgam of blues, r&b, with an old style hip-hopped Frank Sinatra.
Not beholden to the trappings of modern performance demands (i.e., state-of-the-art keyboard patches, click tracks, overcompressed bass and guitar, etc.) They simply set up, and play. With real instruments.
And do they ever. See their website video rendition of "Do Not Pass Me By."
Their complete album is due out in February.
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Friday, January 18, 2008
Yes, Believe it or Not I'm Alive
Posted by: Denelle
After a rather lenghty absence from Collideoscope (for reasons that would surely bore you) . . . I'M BACK!!!!
It's a new year, we have new bloggers, exciting things are happening all over. And I had a wonderful update all put together and ready to go but Blogger is being extremely uncooperative (with images, links and embedding) lately. Therefore, I'll simply leave you with the notice to be on the look-out for something new around here when Monday's edition goes live.
After a rather lenghty absence from Collideoscope (for reasons that would surely bore you) . . . I'M BACK!!!!
It's a new year, we have new bloggers, exciting things are happening all over. And I had a wonderful update all put together and ready to go but Blogger is being extremely uncooperative (with images, links and embedding) lately. Therefore, I'll simply leave you with the notice to be on the look-out for something new around here when Monday's edition goes live.
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008
With Wings As Eagles
Posted by: kdc
Seniors at
Unfortunately, their motto was rejected by school officials.
It wasn’t because of what the motto said. Belief is a generic enough term to be accepted by even the most hardened atheist. It could be belief in oneself, belief in “Eagle Pride,” or belief in any number of non-religious things. The reason behind the rejection of the motto was merely its source. Because it was inspired by the Bible it was not allowed.
Now, any sane person could recognize the fact that using the above motto does not violate the constitutional separation of church and state (see the 1st Amendment which, incidentally, also protects free speech). And this is where I am supposed to go into the rant about how the secular agenda is squeezing God out of our country. Christians are losing the culture war.
Sorry, I just don’t buy that line. This type of censorship comes, not from some evil agenda, but from ignorance and fear. Ignorance of the Constitution and the law and fear of lawsuits and overreacting parents lead people such as this to take the safest course of action—self-censorship. Unfortunately, in trying to take the safest course on one direction, it often steps over the line in another, in this case free speech.
So what should be the Christian response to incidents such as this? I would like to hear your thoughts on the matter.
Josh R
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Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Worldwide Pentecostal Fellowship: Haney Letter
Posted by: kdc
While our original post on the WPF is continuing to pick up comments, it appears letters are being sent via email from prominent members of the United Pentecostal Church leadership - including General Superintendent Kenneth Haney.
Since he ends it with this statement: "*Please note that should you desire to share this letter, you have my permission to do so." I am going to take him at his word. After opening his e-letter, he states:
As Moses, Caleb, Joshua, Nehemiah and numerous others of God's Generals have stood at the forefront of an emotional storm; when a handful of voices among them sought to bring division, they as God's Generals, spoke with Authority & Assurance! God was with them, and the storm passed over; thus, it will be the same with us.
have been to a number of meetings in the last month and a half, and my
heart has been greatly warmed by the host of ministers who have come to me
personally to assure me of their loyalty and that they were in much
prayer. They could not understand why men would conduct themselves in this manner. This is the feeling of most of the UPCI. I was moved by their love and
prayerfulness for God's work, and my heart was touched by their spirit.
I felt that we, as God's leaders, need to seize the moment and speak calm to the storm, and also discourage any of our brethren from going to the Tulsa event. No good
would come from their going - only that they would be used. At this point,
it is time for the Generals to forcefully and clearly "without hesitation”
strengthen the hands of God's people.
There is no panic or fear, but only concern that some precious ministers may
be isolated for some reason or other from the main stream of the Fellowship.
It could be by distance or lack of closeness to fellow ministers, and all
they know is what they read on some web site or what comes in the mail.
Neither of these gives the true picture. Several men, whose names were
listed in the items being mailed out and distributed, contacted me and were greatly
concerned that their names had been included. In some cases, men said
they had not given their consent; in other cases, that they called or notified
whomever was in charge and told them NOT to list their names, but they
were listed in spite of their protest.
The brethren of our Districts must be assured that the church, the United
Pentecostal Church International, is blessed of God and stands staunch as a
Holiness movement, a revival movement, and a doctrinally sound movement, and
that there is no compromise. As a matter of fact, we have history, as an
organization, to prove this. Each generation in times of crisis has
risen to the challenge; therefore, we will, and have done so also.
From my experience in traveling the length and breadth of our Fellowship, it
is my opinion that we are as solid, strong, and as passionate as we have
ever been. Any new group attempting to start will do so without history or
track record, and it is yet to be proven what they would really do in the
midst of crisis. In the history of the UPCI, there have been other groups who
have attempted to do this also, but have failed to rally to the challenges, and
thus came to naught.
In the final analysis and when the dust settles, we will be a stronger
organization and a more passionate movement. We will be more united against
worldliness and more united for the cause of World Evangelism -
proclaiming the unadulterated Gospel of the New Testament as we impact this world for the cause of the Kingdom. The United Pentecostal Church is growing rapidly. New churches and daughter works are being planted each day, and a host of new
ministers are being added to the already great number. For instance, our
General Secretary, Brother Jones, just spoke to me and said that since General
Conference, we have lost 27 ministers due to the passing of the
resolution. In the same period of time, we have licensed 128 new ministers. The church is strong and will not, and must not, be distracted from our real mission: to reach our cities, states, and the nations of the world with TRUTH and an
uncompromising message.
In conclusion, in reminiscing over my life, I have found that each trial and
each valley I have journeyed through, that AFTER the trial, I have been much
stronger and more blessed. I do believe that there is a great deal of good
that will be achieved as a movement when we pass to the other side of this
storm, and we will be bonded closer together and our purpose will have
greater clarity.
For a United Church and respectfully yours,
Kenneth F. Haney
This is the second letter I have seen that states some names on the WPF website are not there by permission.
Ongoing . . .
While our original post on the WPF is continuing to pick up comments, it appears letters are being sent via email from prominent members of the United Pentecostal Church leadership - including General Superintendent Kenneth Haney.Since he ends it with this statement: "*Please note that should you desire to share this letter, you have my permission to do so." I am going to take him at his word. After opening his e-letter, he states:
As Moses, Caleb, Joshua, Nehemiah and numerous others of God's Generals have stood at the forefront of an emotional storm; when a handful of voices among them sought to bring division, they as God's Generals, spoke with Authority & Assurance! God was with them, and the storm passed over; thus, it will be the same with us.
have been to a number of meetings in the last month and a half, and my
heart has been greatly warmed by the host of ministers who have come to me
personally to assure me of their loyalty and that they were in much
prayer. They could not understand why men would conduct themselves in this manner. This is the feeling of most of the UPCI. I was moved by their love and
prayerfulness for God's work, and my heart was touched by their spirit.
I felt that we, as God's leaders, need to seize the moment and speak calm to the storm, and also discourage any of our brethren from going to the Tulsa event. No good
would come from their going - only that they would be used. At this point,
it is time for the Generals to forcefully and clearly "without hesitation”
strengthen the hands of God's people.
There is no panic or fear, but only concern that some precious ministers may
be isolated for some reason or other from the main stream of the Fellowship.
It could be by distance or lack of closeness to fellow ministers, and all
they know is what they read on some web site or what comes in the mail.
Neither of these gives the true picture. Several men, whose names were
listed in the items being mailed out and distributed, contacted me and were greatly
concerned that their names had been included. In some cases, men said
they had not given their consent; in other cases, that they called or notified
whomever was in charge and told them NOT to list their names, but they
were listed in spite of their protest.
The brethren of our Districts must be assured that the church, the United
Pentecostal Church International, is blessed of God and stands staunch as a
Holiness movement, a revival movement, and a doctrinally sound movement, and
that there is no compromise. As a matter of fact, we have history, as an
organization, to prove this. Each generation in times of crisis has
risen to the challenge; therefore, we will, and have done so also.
From my experience in traveling the length and breadth of our Fellowship, it
is my opinion that we are as solid, strong, and as passionate as we have
ever been. Any new group attempting to start will do so without history or
track record, and it is yet to be proven what they would really do in the
midst of crisis. In the history of the UPCI, there have been other groups who
have attempted to do this also, but have failed to rally to the challenges, and
thus came to naught.
In the final analysis and when the dust settles, we will be a stronger
organization and a more passionate movement. We will be more united against
worldliness and more united for the cause of World Evangelism -
proclaiming the unadulterated Gospel of the New Testament as we impact this world for the cause of the Kingdom. The United Pentecostal Church is growing rapidly. New churches and daughter works are being planted each day, and a host of new
ministers are being added to the already great number. For instance, our
General Secretary, Brother Jones, just spoke to me and said that since General
Conference, we have lost 27 ministers due to the passing of the
resolution. In the same period of time, we have licensed 128 new ministers. The church is strong and will not, and must not, be distracted from our real mission: to reach our cities, states, and the nations of the world with TRUTH and an
uncompromising message.
In conclusion, in reminiscing over my life, I have found that each trial and
each valley I have journeyed through, that AFTER the trial, I have been much
stronger and more blessed. I do believe that there is a great deal of good
that will be achieved as a movement when we pass to the other side of this
storm, and we will be bonded closer together and our purpose will have
greater clarity.
For a United Church and respectfully yours,
Kenneth F. Haney
This is the second letter I have seen that states some names on the WPF website are not there by permission.
Ongoing . . .
Labels: Kenneth Haney, Tulsa, UPCI, WPF
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Tuesday, January 08, 2008
The Only Thing Missing Is . . .
Posted by: Ron Giesecke
Looks like those pesky Russians are planning on landing a comrade on Mars within the next seventeen or so years.
And if anyone thinks such a conundrum will be the sticking point to launch schedule, well . . . let's just say the man going better take out a really good life insurance policy, with the "causation" clauses fully and legally vetted. That's all I'm saying.
Looks like those pesky Russians are planning on landing a comrade on Mars within the next seventeen or so years.
Russia is leading the race to complete a manned mission to Mars and could land a Russian on the Red Planet by 2025, a leading scientist was quoted as saying on Tuesday.It occurs to me that in a race to a distant planet, a God-less regime would always prevail against a society that still acknowledges Him (at least in form, anyway). Why? because the latter would have the burden of bringing their traveler back. I, for one believe the Russian space program fusses not about such "trivialities."
"We have something of a head start in this race as we have the most experience in piloted space flight," the director of the prestigious Space Research Institute, Lev Zelyony, told Interfax news agency on Tuesday.
The goal of becoming the first country to land a human on Mars is "technically and economically achievable" by 2025, he said.
And if anyone thinks such a conundrum will be the sticking point to launch schedule, well . . . let's just say the man going better take out a really good life insurance policy, with the "causation" clauses fully and legally vetted. That's all I'm saying.
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"Wrong Will Be Right . . ."
Posted by: Ron Giesecke
I was listening to the O"Reilly Factor on my home XM system (yes, I admit, a rather tortured way of saying I wasn't staring blankly at a televsion screen when I heard this), when the most unbelieveable assessment came across my ears: A paid Clinton ally attempting to spin a New Hampshire loss to Barak Obama as a "victory" if the loss is below double-digits. See for yourself:
By this currency, we also won Vietnam, needed the stock market crash of '29, and gained three thousand citizens from the World Trade Center.
It's the pathlogy behind the whole thing that's the most disconcerting.
I was listening to the O"Reilly Factor on my home XM system (yes, I admit, a rather tortured way of saying I wasn't staring blankly at a televsion screen when I heard this), when the most unbelieveable assessment came across my ears: A paid Clinton ally attempting to spin a New Hampshire loss to Barak Obama as a "victory" if the loss is below double-digits. See for yourself:
By this currency, we also won Vietnam, needed the stock market crash of '29, and gained three thousand citizens from the World Trade Center.
It's the pathlogy behind the whole thing that's the most disconcerting.
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