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This story is amazing. It’s about a Christian man, Zac Smith, diagnosed with aggressive cancer. I’m encouraged by his willingness to trust God in pain and suffering.
Zac died and went to be with Jesus last Sunday. Pray for his family.
Read about what Jesus has done to wipe Zac’s tears and pain.
My friend Charles was in today’s Sydney Morning Herald. The article is flippin hilarious!
Here’s a snippet:
CHARLES KNOX thought the enormous magnifying glass might be a giveaway. Or the fact he ticked a box on the application form saying he had a ”vision condition” that might affect his driving. Or that he used as identification a pensioner card stating he was blind.
But none of them alerted the Roads and Traffic Authority to the fact Mr Knox is unable to focus in either eye. Late last month the authority granted the blind man a driver’s licence.
”Despite being very dangerous,” said Mr Knox, who received a medical discharge from the army after being blinded in 2007, ”it’s still very funny.”
I often write reviews for Christian rap albums. This album is a little different to that. It’s Christian. But yo no rap! Deb Fung is an Australian-born Chinese singer/songwriter, with an acoustic/pop/ballad type of musical feel. Her latest album is called Selah. What the heck does ‘Selah’ mean? I’m not sure, but it occurs frequently throughout the book of Psalms in the bible, it’s possibly a musical term. That gives a clue to one of the things I love about this album: most of the songs are ripped straight from the Psalms. That’s cool. What a great way to get scriptures embedded into your head and heart!
My favourite songs are: Psalm 139 For You Created; Psalm 23; and Psalm 112 Righteous Man. Just like the Psalms, these songs enable the listener to stop and contemplate life and knowing God. This really is a beautiful album. So if you came looking for gangsta rap – this album might not be for you; but if you’re keen for stirring lyrics and comfort from the Bible by a talented artist – check it out!
Deb is kindly giving away When the World Spun Around (watch this live vid for some of the back story) as a free download. AND one copy of the whole album.
To win the whole album, just leave a comment below.
Deb Fung WHEN THE WORLD SPUN AROUND (right click to download free mp3)
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Got an idea for Free (+ legal) Music Friday? Leave it in the comments. Are you a band? Think I might like your music? If you send me your album and let me give away at least one mp3 for free, no promises, it might be featured! Contact deets.
Fervr is a killer website for young punks. So if you’re a young punk or a leader of young punks – get your butt over there! Here are 3 recent attention-grabbing articles:
The following video is horrific. It shows footage of Christians being persecuted in India. If in doubt, don’t watch it, simply remember and pray for brothers and sisters around the world who are killed for their faith in Jesus. Hear the impact it had on Francis Chan:
Watch a longer (and much more horrific) version of this video
Learn more about supporting the persecuted church:
Will Graham, evangelist and grandson of Billy Graham, is currently in Australia preaching the good news of Jesus. There are a whole bunch of events being run in North West NSW (Gunnedah, Moree & Tamworth) run by REALITY. I will be the MC of a youth event run in Tamworth Town Hall on Friday 28th May, 630-10pm. Should be fun!
Bands: Chasing Bailey, Compliments of Gus and Jonnday.
Testimony: Steve Davies. Speaker: Will Graham.
In the area? Come along! In the region? Make sure you check out one of the events. Live a billion miles away? Pray that many become Christian. Not yet a Christian? Check out this sweet vid that Will and his posse have knocked together.
Jessica Watson is one crazy teenager: she… did something. She is now the youngest to sail solo and unassisted around the world. On Saturday she arrived back in Sydney Harbour receiving a hero’s welcome from the Prime Minister, the NSW Premier, Channel Ten and tens of thousands keen on celebrating the milestone. I think some are shocked that a teenager could accomplish so much so young. It really is an incredible feat.
I thought it would be cool to hear of some stories you won’t see on the news about teenagers who are doing useful things. I know teenagers who:
Got any more?