Today I preached on Jesus clearing the Temple (twice)... I used this song to "unpack" the account in John 2. The words were written by my friend, Gerrit Dawson; I wrote the music back in 2000 or so and we used it as a "sermon-song" as I did this morning. It was written on piano, which is how I've always played it (you can hear that in the middle of the sermon audio: starts at 9:55). But for tonight's "Sunday is for Songs" I decided to try it on the guitar. It's a different feel (and a little rough), but I kind of liked it.
And yes, those are my Christmas jammies. :)
republic wireless vs verizon
I previously wrote comparing iOS7 and Android. This was prompted by my move from an iPhone to the Moto X phone. In that post I mentioned that the move was prompted by the high cost of cell/data service from Verizon and the prospect of adding new lines for teenagers.
Now the specific needs of every individual and family are different when it comes to mobile voice, text, and data, and I'm not going to cost out every scenario (in fact, just my own); BUT, I think the savings will be evident for just about any configuration and if you are looking to reduce your monthly bill, I'd recommend checking into Republic Wireless. (I should also add that I priced the other major competitors - AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile - and some pay-as-you-go options; Republic knocked it out of the park for me, cost-wise.) Final disclaimer: if you ONLY need cellular voice/text and have no interest in internet apps on your phone (even for 'free' data), you probably can find a better deal elsewhere. Having said that, I'll note the Republic prices for that scenario.
Just to compare oranges to oranges, I'll price out the Moto X on Verizon (which is the phone Republic requires*). Note that all new plans seem to be unlimited talk/text, so I'll just make distinctions on data plans.
VERIZON (family of 4)
So the basic pricing structure and plan is their new "more everything" plan. With a 2-yr contract you can get a basic phone for free and a Moto X (the model we will price out with Republic) for $50. After that the monthly fees are as follows: $40/month for smart phones and $30/month for basic phones. Then, you purchase shared data for the family (10GB is $100/mo and you can adjust up or down in 2GB/$10 increments - so 8GB shared is $90/mo; 12GB is $110/mo, etc...) Here are the two scenarios we were considering...
4 smart phones: Cost after 2 yrs. - $6200 (avg. $258/mo)!!
- Moto X, new 2-yr. contract: $50/phone x4 = $200 up front
- Monthly line access: $40/smart phone x4 = $160/month
- SHARED 8GB data; mobile hotspot included = $90/month
- Moto X, new 2-yr contract: $50/each x2 = $100 up front
- Basic phone, new 2-yr contract: free
- Monthly line access is $40/smart phone; $30/basic phone = $140/month
- SHARED 4GB data; mobile hotspot included: $70
- Moto X, no contract: approx. $300/phone x4 = $1200 up front
- 4G unlimited data (no mobile hotspot) = $40/month x4 = $160/mo
- Moto X, no contract: approx. $300/phone x4 = $1200 up front
- 3G unlimited data (no hotspot) = $25/month x4 = $100/mo.
- Moto X, no contract: approx. $300/phone x2 = $600 up front
- Moto G, no contract: approx. $170/phone x2 = $240 up front
- 3G unlimited data (no hotspot) = $25/month x4 = $100/mo.
- Moto G (8GB): $150 up front
- Wi-FI unlimited data = $10/mo (and you always can 'turn on' 3G or 4G if you need it!)
the only bread i need
This is a song by Jim Terrell, the "singing handyman" and a good friend. He wrote it a few years ago at our request to be used in a worship service. I was looking for special music for this morning's "bread of life" theme and asked him to sing it again. It is focused more on God's Word as the "bread we need" but it all inter-relates, since in our current series we are seeing how Jesus made such a point to "fulfill/complete the scripture" (a la Matthew 5:17).
Here is a link to hear the live recording this morning (will open and play in another window), with the lyrics below. Jim is playing guitar and singing and I am playing mandolin and harmonizing.
The Only Bread I Need (Jim Terrell - GSPC worship 03.02.14)
Dear Lord you break for me Bread of Life I always need
Found only in your living Word
Open my ears, dear Lord, So you are soundly heard
You bless me each and every day; Your true Word along the way
Open my eyes so I will see
Your light on these winding roads and mountains ahead of me
And I feel a gentle wind blowing, the warmest comfort I shall find
Truth in your Living Word, your Living Word is mine
Life a journey of many miles; and we won’t pass it without our trials
But you’ve assured us, every woman and man
As we take our journey home we’ll be in the palm of your hand
So I bow my head and pray; As your words I joyfully say
My hunger disappears as my soul you feed
You are the living truth and strength, the only bread I need
And I feel a gentle wind blowing, the warmest comfort I shall find
Truth in your Living Word, your Living Word is mine
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