Just when I think

There are times that I think David Wilcox sort of falls off the deep end, theologically. From my perspective, at least.

My beliefs seem to have moved me in different directions from what I hear in most of his songs, but then along comes something like this . . .

LINK

and I am gladly amazed

The passing of an Icon

I don't know if it's the downturn in the economy; the influx of chains; family concerns; or some other deleterious catalyst but it seems that one of the major culinary icons of Greenville's vast array of Greasy Spoon's has shuttered their doors.

The Rainbow Drive-In has been closed every time I've passed by there for the last six weeks.

The sign has verbiage to the effect of "Thank you for 50 years of memories."

I would actually swear back in to eating chili-cheeseburgers just one more time if I could get one more from there.

And I'd wash it down with a milkshake.

Highway To Hell (1979)
SINGLE: Highway To Hell/If You Want Blood (1979)
(Young, Young, Scott)

"Living easy, living free
Season ticket on a one-way ride
Asking nothing, leave me be
Taking everything in my stride
Don't need reason, don't need rhyme
Ain't nothing I would rather do
Going down, party time
My friends are gonna be there too

I'm on the highway to hell

No stop signs, speed limit
Nobody's gonna slow me down
Like a wheel, gonna spin it
Nobody's gonna mess me round
Hey Satan, payed my dues
Playing in a rocking band
Hey Momma, look at me
I'm on my way to the promised land

I'm on the highway to hell
(Don't stop me)

And I'm going down, all the way down
I'm on the highway to hell"

Apparently that was the opening song on Easter Sunday at a local congregation in my hometown.

I'm not certain what "church" is coming to when one can justify opening a "worship" service with a song that is pure hedonism.

I guess following that up with "I Stand Amazed in the Presence" somehow makes it OK, but I don't get it.

I used to pay lots of money to go to things almost as entertaining as this. I never really got it, though. I mean, why call it "worship" when you're charging people to watch & listen to you sing. But then, how can you call it "worship" in a "church" setting when you're rockin' to AC/DC?

I should've known the "Easter" verse would be John 3:16

I read a little on the "Senior Pastor's" blog and found statements that pertained to criticism being "worth it", the devil taking a shot to the 'nads, etc.

I could've guessed that any reference to preaching the Gospel would be farther down his list than the number of people who responded to the "invitation" and certainly much farther down the list than the number in attendance.

And then there's the vision . . . growing, impacting lives and using technology and the arts to strategically communicate the good news of Jesus Christ. STRATEGICALLY? Really, here. This sounds like demographics neatly re-packaged.

I would post the link to the online video, but it's 98 minutes, and well, it's not worth the time.

Fifty days

For those of you who thought this directly related to the period between the Resurrection and Pentecost it shall prove somewhat of a disappointment.

I have one, single, solitary, definable, personal, obtainable goal for 2009 (note how I wait until April to stick up goals and it's not a resolution).

1). Fish for some portion of fifty (50) days in 2009.

I'm severely behind.

Today makes five(5).

I'm 10% there.

I don't have to fish the entire day (although those are definitely bonus!), just wet a line.

It makes it easier that there's a pond in the front yard, of course, and three of the five days consisted solely of walking across the driveway with my fly rod and relaxing.

I hope to attain this goal, Lord willing.