“I am not what I ought to be, I am not what I want to be, I am not what I hope to be in another world; but still I am not what I once used to be, and by the grace of God I am what I am”

John Newton is one of my heroes.  His life, a marathon for King Jesus, was one that reflected the grace of God in the face of Jesus from the time he was saved until his death.  Newton was very instrumental in the life of William Wilberfore, who tirelessly and victoriously fought for 40+ years to end the slave trade in Europe.  Newtwon’s most famous work — Amazing Grace — is still known across the world as one of christendom’s most famous hymns.

I pray this video is edifying to you.

How are you using your passions and gifts to serve the LORD today?  You might feel like a lonely sinner who would never be able to accomplish such a thing like write a song that would reach millions.  You never know though — we could be singing your song 300+ years from now all over the world.  Many are the plans of a man, but it is the LORD’s that remains.

This is a great video.  WARNING:  I wouldn’t watch this unless you were old enough to stay up past midnight.

I came across this video interview of Tim Keller sometime this past week.  In this video, he discusses the New Atheist movement of Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris, etc.  Watch his posture and composure as he talks about folks whom he disagrees with.  May we share truth in the same way.

“AND I’M A MORMON”… propaganda video from the Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints.  This video is actually done really well.  They relate to you.  They are energetic.  They have charisma.  They seem to be welcoming.  And they are Mormons.  I have to be honest here, this is great propaganda.  In fact, if I wasn’t educated about the Mormon Church then I would probably be drawn to this lifestyle picture they paint in this video.

The Avett Brother’s great song, “Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise,” is a song that has sat alongside of me awhile now, especially as I have been reading the book, Radical, by David Platt.  It speaks of the temporary world we find ourselves living in, and moreover, how we don’t see how temporary it all is.  Watch this video of the song and then watch the making of it below.

…and the making of the “Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise.”  It really is amazing to see the artistic ability that was put into this video.  I hope you enjoy today’s Saturday Morning Cartoons.

This video is worth several play-backs!  Laugher is a gift from the Creator for sure…