HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

It's 14 minutes into the new year, and going good so far! Hope it's goin' good for you!
To cut to the chase,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

A Series Of Fortunately Good Movies

I just came back from seeing 'Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events'. It was really fun and interesting, and extremely well done. If anyone tells you that Jim Carrey over did his part(s) don't believe them. He added a certain twinge that made the movie all the more fun. If you get a chance, go and see it. It's real fun. I also saw 'National Treasure' yesterday. Also a fun movie, though not even close to as good as ASOUE. Not exactly believable, but still a fun action/adventure movie. Anyway, ASOUE is on my list of potential favorite movies, but I'll have to see it again once or twice to say for sure. So go and see it and have yourself a good time!

Earthquake and Tidal Wave Stuff...

Don't know if anyone knows much about this, but all over the news has been the story of the earthquake in Indonesia, and the tidal waves that followed. Government sources are saying the effects of this earthquake could take more lives and be costlier than any other natural disaster in modern history. It's surely a difficult time for many people over there. But now it would seem is a good time for Christians to show compassion, and to be involved. Even if not in the form of giving, we could keep these countries in our prayers, that God would work in a great way through this situation, and that His servants there will be given strength to do the work that is in front of them. If anyone is interested in learning more or in giving, I've provided some links to Christian organizations who will give good info on the situation there, and if you so choose, provide ways to give. I believe all of these ministries and associations will use all donated funds completely for a relief fund for this catastrophe. Here they are:
World Vision:
Compassion International:
Salvation Army:
Campus Crusade For Christ International:
Billy Graham Association:
Hope this is insightful for this situation. May God bless you all and give you a wonderful, Happy New Year!

Of Derek Webb and Artistical Kingdom Building...

No, I have not yet bought 'I See Things Upside Down', but this is an interesting article that he wrote for Christian Musician.

I thought it interestingly insightful, but I did read it at 12:00 AM just before I went to bed, so my drowsiness might have altered my opinion. But, it's good for discussion anyway.

Well, my "studio" is up and running, and starting this week, I go into work on my album. I now have enough of my songs to start recording, so I'll keep you all posted. Anyway, in other news, look for a review on Derek Webb's 'I See Things Upside Down' soon, as I will be buying it very shortly. Also, speaking of reviews, I'm trying to decide whether or not I should make eucharisto a basic news and interesting tidbits blog, and make a new blog for reviews only. If you have a moral conviction about this (or just a simple opinion!) please comment below. Anyway, if I don't post before the new year,
Happy New Year, Everyone!

Maybe a Heatwave for Antarctica...

...But for Colorado, -16˚F is incredibly cold. And that's what our car thermometer was reporting on the way back home from a friend's house. I think I can safely say that is the coldest temperature I have ever experienced. I think I can also safely say that we will be snowed in soon enough (if not tomorrow). I mean, gosh, TX got like 4-5 inches of snow in the panhandle. That's incredible. That's like having to cool off from the heat in Greenland. Totally weird.

Who Knows The Secret of Earthly Pilgrimage?

Who indeed knows the secret of the earthly pilgrimage? Who indeed knows why there can be comfort in a world of desolation? Now God be thanked that there is a beloved one who can lift up the heart in suffering, that one can play with a child in the face of such misery. Now God be thanked that the name of a hill is such music, that the name of a river can heal. Aye, even the name of a river that runs no more.
Who indeed knows the secret of the earthly pilgrimage? Who knows why we live, and struggle, and die? Who knows what keeps us living and struggling, while all things break about us? Who knows why the warm flesh of a child is such comfort, when one's own child is lost and cannot be recovered? Wise men write many books, in words too hard to understand. But this, the purpose of our lives, the end of our struggle, is beyond all human wisdom. Oh God, my God, do not Thou forsake me. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, if Thou are with me....
-'Cry, The Beloved Country', by Alan Paton

Phantom Excellence?

Ok, I read this article a couple days ago, and am quite suprised at the conclusion to which the reviewer came (notice: no sentence ending with a preposition!). I have not seen 'The Phantom Of The Opera' myself, but I took it for granted that it would be a great movie, especially with all of the hype. Now I'm not so sure. If you've seen this movie, and feel differently, then by all means please post a rebuttle of this article. This is the kind of movie that I would expect people to want to like, just because the loved it so much off screen.
Anyway, thoughts and comments are appreciated.

A Plea

I came here with the intention of posting, but I couldn't think of anything interesting to say. So I will say nothing else. If you have something interesting to say, by all means, please, say it. Save this post from boredom! Please!

An iTunes iMix of sorts...

Except that the reason it's not on iTunes is because to have an iTunes iMix, it has to have all the songs in it's store. So here is my iTunes iMix that's not on iTunes. (By the way, I have decided to start doing random lists of the week, like, 'My favourite songs of the week', and that kind of thing. Keep your eyes out for more!). For the name of this list, it would be something along the lines of songs for the deep soul. These are songs that obviously came out of a deep understanding of life, in it's very most deepest part, and almost always with a tangible conviction for love, and sometimes, justice (Calling All Angels). There will be the occasional angst-ridden song, like, 'The River', and the occasional anthemetic song, like, 'Kyrie Eleison'. But these songs are more serious minded songs. Very thought-provoking to listen to. Hope you enjoy.

The River, By Rich Mullins
Frail, By Jars Of Clay
Politik, By Coldplay
Oh Lord, You're Beautiful, By Keith Green
Kyrie Eleison, By Mark Schultz
Love's Divine, By Seal
Where The Streets Have No Name, By U2
River Of Love, By Sam (Leslie) Phillips
Break Me Through, By Bebo Norman
Theme From Harry's Game, By Clannad
Twilight And Shadow, By Howard Shore
Another Day, By Steven Delopoulos
Caanan Bound, By Andrew Peterson
Calling All Angels, By Train
Red Letters, By DC Talk
World's On Fire, By Sarah MacLachlan

This concludes my list (iMix) of deep songs. Now go and listen to the Beach Boys or something to lighten the mood!
(Note: This list is subject to change at the author's discretion!!!)