Our little (well actually not so little) Girl was born early this morning at 12:51.

Here name is Mercy.

Both Danielle and Mercy are doing great.

So I’ve decided that it’s time to start playing the electric guitar some.  I’ll definitely be that guy that still plays the electric guitar like its an acoustic….but at least now I’ll look cool.

Pictured below is my before mentioned electric guitar….Mexican Made Tele.  Also the two pedals I’m starting out with…MXR Carbon Copy and a Boss Blues Driver.

I came across this hymn written by John Newton the other day.  I read it this morning as our call to worship.

Wonderful theology….really good wordsmithing.

No Sweeter Subject

Now may the Lord reveal his face, and teach our stammering tongues

To make his sovereign, reigning grace the subject of our songs

No Sweeter subject can invite a sinner’s heart to sing

Or more display the glorious right of our exalted King

I’ve started my Bible reading plan again, which means I’m in the Pentateuch (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy).  It’s been a little while since I’ve read through these books consecutively, so I’ve been going to some good resources for help.  I thought I might share those with y’all.  Also, I would totally suggest reading through the bible in a year.  It’s such a helpful tool for those of us that need discipline.

As for resources, I’ve been so helped by John Sailhamer over the years.  I was blessed to have him as a seminary prof at SEBTS.  His book, more than any others, have helped me understand the message of the Old Testament.  Here are a few of his that I’ve found most helpful.

Pentateuch as Narrative

This is a pretty technical book, so you may not want to jump right into this one.  But for being kind of a technical book, I’ve found it to be so devotional.  The Pentateuch is the first place that God tells us what he is like….so it’s such an important book to listen to.  Sailhamer will help you pay attention to the important stuff.

NIV Compact Bible Commentary

I have given out at least 10 of these to my friends and family over the years.  I think its one of the most accessible Bible reading helps that I’ve ever come across.  It’s like getting all the really cool nuggets from Sailhamer’s other books in one condensed book.  The only thing that might be frustrating about this book is it’s brevity.  But for it’s size and cost it’s an amazing book.  I think you can usually get it for around $7-10.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for reading.

My prediction- Alabama 31 Texas 10

Live video chat by Ustream

I am so deeply grateful for my friendship with these three guys.

It was a blast writing and recording OTI this past year.  We’ve already been working on ideas for OTR (On The Resurrection).  And maybe another non concept album as well.  Should be a great 2010.

I think some of you may have had some problems with downloading the file that I posted last week with the OTI chords.  So, Jeffery Lo was kind enough to create a PDF for me to post here.

Thanks Jeffery.