In my studies for my message this week I came across seven ways the New Testament says believers can fall victim to the devil and to demons.

1. Remaining angry with someone. (Ephesians 4:27)
2. Not forgiving someone. (2 Corinthians 2:10-11)
3. Being prideful. (Thinking more highly of yourself than you should.) (1 Timothy 3:6,
4. Being put in a public ministry when you have a bad reputation with outsiders. (1 Timothy 3:7)
5. Not resisting the devil’s lies and temptations. (Ephesians 6:11, James 4:7)
6. Not being sober-minded and watchful. (1 Peter 5:8)
7. Married couples: depriving each other of physical intimacy. (1 Corinthians 7:5)

What about non-believers? The sad truth is that, without God, they are without hope. They don’t have a chance, and in fact, are already slaves to the devil. They may not know this, they may not think this, sometimes, they might not even act like it, but Ephesians 2 is very clear that this is the case.

Last night I had the distinct privilege of watching The Violet Burning play at a very small venue in Ames.

From their Web site:

“All my life I have been looking for light I cannot find within me.”

This is not only a lyric from Drop-Dead, the latest record from The Violet Burning, it is a theme that has connected with thousands of loyal fans who call this groundbreaking artist one of the great and influential rock groups of this era. With ten years of touring the United States and Europe , the Long Beach , CA. based band have established themselves as a great band that can deliver a moving experience live, as well as in the studio. Drop-Dead continues this path; a connection with the listener by putting ones heart on display.

Indeed it was a moving experience live. Wish you would have been there. Check out the rest of my photos.

Thanks Chris for the back story on the squirrels in the David Crowder Band Video.

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This is a profound realization for a man who spends a majority of his time playing “contemporary” “Chrisitian” “praise and worship” “music”.

I took a blogthing quiz “What Kind Of Rocker Are You” and it told me I’m an Emo Rocker. The heck I am!!

Metallica, Face to Face, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Foo Fighters, Rage Against The Machine. It all comes together. Loud, Fast, Hard, Manly. This is music. This is the sound of my heart, soul, and mind. There are so many emotions that can be eschewed from ones soul this way. Lyrics should be straightforward, thick, and deep. Guitars should be crunchy, visceral, gritty. Say what you mean to say, do it loudly, and don’t stand on pretense or ceremony.

I’m not entirely sure why I’m posting this other than that I’m watching a Face To Face DVD (“The Only Goodbye”, Live from House of Blues Hollywood) and thinking to myself: this is music. Trevor Keith is such a man. I need a bigger amp and a louder guitar.

Flame away.

The David Crowder Band made their first official music video! It is to “Foreverandever, Etc” from A Collision. It’s got a sweet Dragonball Z, anime vibe to it. Check it out.

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