Awesome God

It’s another music Monday. Since I am still trying to master the art of worshiping the Lord through Romanian worship songs, (American songs translated into Romanian) I thought I would share another one of my favorites with you.

When referring to his landmark song Awesome God, Rich Mullins once said, ”I think that everyone will be surprised 20 years from now that that song will have fallen out of use.” I don’t know about you, but I am not the least bit surprised that this song continues to ring out from within our church walls, and from within our hearts. It has become a worldwide favorite


In fact, I must admit, I enjoy this song so much more when it is sung in other languages then I do in English. Being in the midst of believers in another country hearing them lift their voices to our Lord puts our awesome God in a whole new light, It is an amazing perspective to behold- one that I am honored to have the opportunity to be a part of.


Here are some Romanian children singing of our DUMNEZEU ESTE MINUNAT (Awesome God) with contagious enthusiasm!

A Romanian worship Song

I know I promised a post to follow up to the post that I did for the 40 Day fast. It is coming, I assure you. But, right now I am up to my ears in Romanian trying to learn a handful of worship songs to share with the Women to whom I will be ministering.

I have been dealing with a spinal headache off and on for the last few days, so I am rather exhausted. Therefore, in a effort to spare all of you from my grievous typing mistakes, I will put off writing a lengthy post until I feel a little better. Until then, I will leave you with the worship song Here I am to worship sung in Romanian.

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Blessings,

Dumnezeu la valaori ( How great is our God)

I have said it before, but I firmly believe that music is universal language. It can cross cultures, and break barriers faster then anything I know. There are few things more rich then being submersed in a different culture, and having the opportunity to join with national believers in songs of praise and worship to our loving, omniscient God. What a foretaste of heaven!

Here is "How Great is Our God" in Romanian (Dumnezeu la valaori)



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Set the World On Fire

As I prepare for another trip to Romania I find myself excited at the opportunity and the possibilities at hand. Still, in all the business, and excitement I have many apprehensions. Yet, I am confident that God has all things in His hands. I desire nothing more then to be used by him to bring hope to those he loves, and too "set the world on fire". This is one of my most favorite songs. ( For right now anyway.)
(Be sure to pause the music player before playing the video.)



There will be more Romania details coming soon. Stay tuned. Thanks you for your prayers.

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Two powerful questions wrapped up in two songs

There is no question that there is power in music. It is one of the most influential forms of media both in our culture and throughout the world. It can bring people of diverse ethnic groups and backgrounds together. It can ignite the sparks of intellect in youth, and have great influence a person’s actions, demeanor, and thoughts.

For me music is something that I have both taken pleasure in, and have found exceedingly influential. It seems there is often a song, or an idea based on a song running though my mind. This week I have been pondering thought based on two of the latest songs in Christian music. Big Daddy Weave’s What Life would be Like and. Give Me Your Eyes by Brandon Heath.

Both songs have similar themes. The first asks the question what would life be like if we let Jesus live though you me? How would I live if I saw myself and the world around me though another set of eyes- the eyes of God?

The song by Brandon Heath boldly asks God, “Give me your eyes for just one second. Give me your eyes so I can see, Everything that I keep missing. Give me your love for humanity. Give me your arms for the broken hearted; The ones that are far beyond my reach, Give me your heart for the once forgotten. Give me your eyes so I can see. ”

This is not a comfortable question in many respects, but it is a good question. A question that, should we choose to truly ask it, will change our lives and the lives of those around us. Will you step out of your comfort zone with me, and ask the Lord to give you His eyes that you might discover what life would be like if we let Jesus live though you and me? ( Be sure to pause the music player before playing the videos.)

What Life would be Like



Give Me your Eyes

Summer camp week in blogland

I was recently introduced to a blog written by an amazing stay-at- home mom. I have no idea how she has time to blog. She must follow all of the amazing time management secrets from Bill Allison, or something. But, whatever her methods may be she has enough time to put some fun, inspirational, and thought provoking publications on her blog.

All this week she is doing a summer camp thing. Each day she has a different theme for her post. And she is inviting her readers to join in the fun. Yesterday’s theme was Music Monday.

This week had a busy start for me, so I missed the first day of "camp." It’s kind of like missing a day of school. You have to play catch up when you get back. Okay, maybe not. But, I thought it would be fun to take a trip back in time a few years to my days as a church camper. Oh yah, and there were those two weeks that I spent at CEF training camp. There was intense training taking place, but it was done in a camp setting. What little free time I had was spent doing things that were very much camp.

So, what makes summer camp summer camp? Is it the food? Sleeping in drafty cabins? Waking up before the sun in hopes of getting at least a lukewarm shower? Is it the crazy team games, or the ever-popular talent show?

While all of those things have definitely played a part in my camp experiences. I think if I had to state one thing that made camp what it was. I would have to say it was the songs and chants that we had. It seems we had a song for everything!

There was Deep and Wide at breakfast; leaving out some of the words as you went. (If you weren’t awake before the song started you were by the time it ended.) Then there was singing the little ditty whenever someone at your table was caught eating with their elbows in the table. There was the mail time tune, and the chant coxing specific campers and councilors to sing while we ate. We sang Peace like a River, and learned songs in African to incorporate into our summer ministry. In case you are wondering, I can still sing them today.

We never called it a day of church camp before we sang around the campfire. Music definitely played a huge part in my camp experience! What was your summer camp experience like?

While you tell me about your memorable camp experiences I'm going to work on my post for today's theme- God stories.