Remember!!!

Happy Memorial Day!!!

Remember those who serve in your prayers and in your hearts.

It's FRIDAY!!!

It’s Friday and we’re moving into a 3 day weekend…Yeah!!!

Today, I feel like rambling a bit.

I wrote a little while ago about how I really don’t want to use my blog as a place for debate. I know there are probably people out there who will disagree with what I have to say. You’re human and so am I. I don’t claim to have a dogmatic lock on views. I believe that disciples should be teachable, not dogmatic.

Which brings me to the reason for this part of these ruminations, do I think what I have to say is important? The answer to that is yes and no. Sometimes I think (key word “think”) what I say is important. I have spent too many years plopped down in a church pew accepting what I was taught at the feet of the “learned” crowd. I have issue basically with those that know scripture, but they don’t know love. (Could this be along the lines of “having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof?” Or how about, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.2 Tim 3:7. We like to think this about non-christians, but how about those who claim to be in the body.) (This is an EDIT to my original post. This sentence "We like to think..." was in the wrong place in my post. Cut and paste is good if used right...LOL)

All Scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 2 Tim 3:16. ALL of it is profitable. Not just the convenient pieces. (That’s a comment for everyone who are studying the elephant with the blindfolds on…LOL…Maybe I’ll share that rambling one day.)

Jesus was critical of the religious people of His day saying, “They knew the law, they just didn’t know the spirit behind the law.” Why was the law in place? What was its purpose? But then the ‘tradition’ argument gets used too. “You should know the ‘tradition’ of why the ‘church’ does this.” Jesus said once, “Why do you transgress the law of God by your traditions?” I saw a poster that said, “Just because you’ve always done it that way doesn’t mean it’s not incredibly stupid.” Funny, but it makes a point.

I have a job. It has lots of people. Without getting into details there are a number of people (who probably go to church) who won’t do what is asked of them because “it’s not their job.” Didn’t Jesus talk about going the “extra mile?” Seems some people can’t even take it upon themselves to walk across a room for someone. Our country seems to be going in that direction. There are those in power who want to force people to be ‘charitable’ while avoiding doing anything themselves.

I read a paper from someone who was critical of government welfare because it takes the compassion out of giving. “Hey, why should I give and be a part of the process, and be a part of people’s lives when the government will do it for me?” The story of the good Samaritan had nothing to do with the government forcing compassion, nor getting the government to take from some to give to others.

Robin Hood didn’t “steal from the rich to give to the poor.” He stole from the government what it took from the peasants through over taxing and he gave it back to the people.

A friend of mine just started signing his emails with “How about you try loving God first, and loving your neighbor, before you start to criticize me for what I’m doing wrong.”

All I ask from anyone who reads my blog’s stuff, “Don’t take my word for anything. Come to Jesus yourself and hear what He has to say.”

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily [to find out] whether these things were so. Acts 17:11

“I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness [comes] through the law, then Christ died in vain.” Galatians 2:21.

Be blessed. Be a blessing.

I loves me some Pink Floyd with a side order of asparagus with a nice cheese sauce, and a little white wine maybe a piece of cherry pie for dessert.

DJ GlenMC

Lost Dogs. Gulf Community Church, Gulf Breeze FL

LOST DOGS
Grace Community Church
Gulf Breeze, FL
July 9, 2010
I'll be there if at all possible.
Be blessed, Be a blessing.
Go see the Dogs

DJ GlenMC

If I Were a...(My tagged responses)

If I were a...

MONTH: October. The month when it starts to change, the weather starts to just get a bit cooler and the leaves are starting to change. (Well, in other states. Here in Florida, most of the pine trees stay green.)

DAY: Saturday. It's the day to sleep in. Maybe I'll have a DJ gig in the evening.

TIME OF DAY: 8:00 PM. Usually close to kickin' in the cool music after everyone has had dinner at a Wedding reception. The dance music is getting ready to break forth and the fun will begin.

SEASON: Autumn. Just starting to get cool. Light jacket weather.


PLANET: Earth. Full of life and struggles. This is my inner self. Saved by grace. Working it out. Struggling still.

DIRECTION: Can be rather undecided and wandering.

TREE: Oak tree. Tall (well, actually, I'm not that tall) and strong (I have been going to the gym though). Makes good fire wood or great looking cabinets and wood furniture (hence, is useful.)

ANIMAL: Vacillate between a dog, friendly and loving, to a cat, independent and quiet.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT: Acoustic Guitar. Something that resonates.

FRUIT: Watermelon. It's perfect in the summer. It almost makes me forget the crazy hot. Almost.

FOOD: Spaghetti, with a nice side salad with 1000 island dressing and some cheesecake for dessert. A little sloppy. A little healthy. ALL GOOD...LOL...at least I can pretend.

COLOR: Blue...sometimes...represents how I feel sometimes...I rejoice in the Lord, but sometimes am saddened by the lack of love and compassion from the people who claim to be His servants.

BOOK: Book of Philippians...

SONG: Welcome to Struggleville. It seems I live in the struggles. It seems I'm the cause of my struggles. Thank God for Jesus.
"I've been trying to negotiate peace
With my own existence.
She's gotta stockpile full of weaponry;
She breaking every cease-fire agreement.
Whole thing is full of decay
Just as sure as I'm made of dust,
And into rust I know the beast is falling."

MOVIE: Return to Me. David (X-Files) Duchovney(?) and Minnie Driver. I loves me a movie that can make you laugh and cry and not be embarrassing. This is what I want to be able to do in life...make people laugh, make people cry for good reasons.

FLOWER: Gardenia.


FACIAL EXPRESSION: Smile. Laughter is good. But sometimes in a somber moment people just need a smile.

Be blessed. Be a Blessing.
Let me reach out and tag someone.

My tagged peeps...

Louisiana Belle - She just had to watch her daughter move to another place.

Justin Dell - Another Great Blogger.

Don't take it personally if I didn't tag you. Since most of you have probably been tagged already and I don't know what I'm doing anyway...

I've Been Tagged...

I've been tagged by Wolfie. That means I have to write some stuff.
I'll get back to everyone on that.

Tonight I have to go.

Be blessed. Be a blessing.
DJ GlenMC

More Awesome music...

The Choir is such an awesome band. Their drummer co-wrote God of Wonders. Got to meet him and the lead singer...Also members of the Lost Dogs.



I saw Five O'Clock People when they opened for Third Day years ago. I performed this song one night in my church. Blame...That's what Jesus did. He took the Blame.

Page 2...Concept Album...Shrapnel

The outside noise increases as more of the hoi polloi stumble into the waiting day. In the distance someone lays on their car horn. Why?

Gazing out of my window, insipid characters pass in front of me as if in some dull stage play. Each player seems to be mindlessly sleepwalking through the parts they have chosen to play. Some faces, devoid of joy, show wear and tear from lives lived without knowledge, point or purpose. Do we question the ritual?

Song 2...Ritual

The door flings open
on another working day
And I move into the street
To silently survey

Faces on their way
Some I'll never know
Other's I'll never meet
This one is on the go

This one is hurting
One thinks he's okay
There's a smile on an innocent boy
And one with something to say

As we go through this ritual
Pursuing some temporal prize
And our lives become habitual
Worthless treasures dangled before our eyes...

Will I find an answer
Or some sense of truth
Or wake up to discover
I've wasted away my youth

The players in this ritual
Like cattle, herd on by
Afraid to touch the people passing
Some comical, some just want to die

As we go through this ritual
Pursuing some temporal prize
And our lives become habitual
Worthless treasures dangled before our eyes...

(Bridge) May we break out of this ritual
May we find what's has been paid so dear
May we listen to the voice so quiet
In the silence may we hear

May we question this silly ritual
And stop pursuing this fleeting prize
And realize it's so comical
To chase after all these lies...

(C)2010 DJ GlenMC (aka Glen McClead)

Great Songs...

From 20 to 19

Seems I lost someone. It took me a day, but I see it was Grammy...
Oh well...went from no followers to 20, back to 19 in 2 months...how cool is that...

Keep me in your prayers. Finding the struggles of life can be difficult sometimes. But God is with me...

Someone once said, "If you haven't had to deal with the devil's traps and snares today, you must be moving in the same direction as he is." Not exactly the right quote, but it works.

I used to end my emails with "Don't trust me. I'm human." Why did I say that? Because in some way, manner or fashion, I won't live up to what you think I should be. But you know what? God loves me anyway and He NEVER fails.

Be blessed. Be a blessing.
Don't trust me, I'm human.
I still loves me some Pink Floyd and a good roast beef sandwich, with mayo, lettuce and tomatoes, with some cheesecake for dessert.

15 Fantasy Island Picks

Okay, I meant to post this this morning. Here's my list.
15 Favorites in no particular order

77s - Sticks and Stones
One of the best "outtakes" CDs ever. Some great stuff here.



Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
One of my all time favorite Floyd masterpieces.
"Come in here dear boy/Have a cigar/You're gonna go far...
Oh by the way/Which one's Pink?"

The Cars - The Cars (First Album)
"Life's the same/I'm movin' in stereo/Life's the same/Except for my shoes"
Great song. Great CD.



Lost Dogs - Little Red Riding Hood
Great slice of Americana type music. Eleanor It's Raining is possibly one of my most favorite songs.




Daniel Amos - Vox Humana
"Sanctuary" from this CD was the very first Daniel Amos song I've ever heard. Have loved the band ever since.

The Choir - Wide Eyed Wonder

How can you not love a CD that's sings about kids...





Steve Taylor - I Predict 1990
Irony and sarcasm with a little humor thrown in. Some of the best writing of songs dealing with great subjects. "What is the Measure of Your Success" "Are You a Principled Man."



Kansas - Leftoverture
Grand daddy's of progressive rock.
Great music. Searching lyrics. Amazing music.




Vigilantes of Love - Welcome to Struggleville
Life is a struggle. Don't ignore it. Embrace it and grow.
"Welcome all you suckers to Struggleville."
Talk about words of profoundity...


Pink Floyd - Animals
CD with just 5 songs. 2 are just different versions of the same song.
Great music carries this one.




Adam Again - 10 Songs By Adam Again
Stories and songs about life. Sad that such an artist is gone for now. But, is in heaven with Mark Heard (Who should be on this list too.

Brad Paisley - 5th Gear
Such creativity and humor. Touching and funny.
Ticks and Online...such silliness. Besides, I can relate to Online. "I'm so much cooler online/Yeah, I'm cooler online"


Chris Hayes - Eyelids

Local artist here in FWB, FL, but originally from England. Great voice. Great talent. Love his CD. Quiet. Acoustic. Beautiful.





Mark Heard - Eye of the Storm
Thoughtful. Pensive. Acoustic. Great.
"Out in the eye of the storm/The friends of God suffer no permanent harm."



Crack the Sky - Animal Notes
One of those rare great bands that no one has ever heard of.
Questioning. Makes you think. "Tell me great ones/Just how to write the check."