The BEST band in the WORLD

Hillsong United. They are music to my ears, seriously. Just say Hillsong and I can't help but bust out into song...and hence the music to your ears. I don't think I'm the only with this opinion either.

I had no idea when their next album was coming out until yesterday, I found their advertisements on my blogging routine. NEXT WEDNESDAY they are releasing their new live album. Now some people might shy away from such shenanigans- live music, really? This would be the biggest mistake of your life! I've seen them live and that's how this whole love affair began....when they plain blew my socks off. It wasn't a concert, it was a worship-fest. I think it was probably the most powerful experience I've had in worship. I know worship isn't about me- EXACTLY! You might think I'm exaggerating with all the exclamation points and talking about how they have, in part, changed my life- so watch and see for yourself!

Apparently they are not only music geniuses, but advertising geniuses. It seems they've released several videos to stragetic people (who happen to blog) to post/advertise throughout the week and spread the word. At the end of each post, they suggest the blog for the next release on the next day.

It started here and here.
Today it moved here (and posted below).
I can't wait to see what tomorrow holds....which just might be the point of all of this....

Hillsong "Hold Me Now" from Ben Arment on Vimeo.

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Now playing: Desperation Band - Amazed
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Deathbed

Long song, but worth the entire thing!



Jesus is life, live in Him.

Life

"You see, death, it's unavoidable, but that's not the tragedy. The tragedy is that life can be avoidable too. And while you will not miss your appointment with death, you might actually miss your appointment with life- if you never stop and have this life-changing conversation with Jesus. Where you simply turn to him and say, "I believe and I know that YOU are the source of life, and I need you."

-Erwin

The big day

Tonight, I get to see a battle of epic proportions. For two months now I've been awaiting this day and it is FINALLY upon us! I've only been to two live MLS soccer matches, but tonight marks my indoctrination into European football. In just over an hour, I'm leaving for Baltimore to watch Chelsea topple the Italian greats, A.C. Milan. Last time I went to D.C. to watch Chelsea play D.C. United in what was an action-packed game. I even got to say, "what's up?" to Christian Gomez (we aren't really best buds, ie. he isn't actually telling me how awesome I am in this picture...). Chelsea even warmed-up right in front of us, which blew my mind. Am I really this close to John McFriggin Terry? Is that Didier Drogba?!? WHAT? Who? Frank Lampard?!
Our seats aren't as great this time, but it is going to be a FULL stadium and it is going to be bouncin'. I can't wait, I just hope the DC traffic doesn't get in my way, LOOK OUT!

Weddings....

Jordan and I are going to four weddings within 5 weeks this summer and we are right in the middle of it....That being said, we know how much work goes into such events (or at least Jordan does!). I know it is a lot of work, but the toughest part of it all is the decisions that have to be made. Why must be there so many options?! From food, to location, to friends/family....to music! This was a brilliant and fun idea! I'd venture to guess that this may be the only time that that song has been used as a processional, and a lot of churches might not even allow it....but very fun!


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Now playing: LifeChurch.tv: Craig Groeschel - Elijah - Week 2
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COOKIES

Scott: "Tyler, what's your favorite type of cookie?"
Tyler: "This one!" (as he held up whatever cookie he happened to be eating...)

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Now playing: Brooke Fraser - Shadowfeet
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