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The Institutes of IPA

"We’re called, here and now, to be instruments of God’s new creation, the world-put-to-rights which has already been launched in Jesus and of which Jesus’ followers are supposed to be not simply beneficiaries but aslo agents.” - N.T. Wright, Simply Christian
“Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” - ephesians 5:14

New music on the horizon…. addendum.

The mighty Hunter has humbled me by reminded me of the impending release of my favorite band, Wovenhand. I had it in mind when thinking about what releases to include and then managed to forget it. So here it is; What you see above (click for larger image) is the artwork ...

New music on the horizon..

Here are a few releases that I am really looking forward to. First and foremost is Oh Ye Devastator from the great singer/songwriter out of Denton, Doug Burr. If you have not graced your ears with his music you are really missing out on something special. This is the proper follow-up ...

Hammock “Breathturn”

Video for a song off the upcoming Hammock album, "Chasing After Shadows... Living with the Ghosts". Hammock - Breathturn from David Altobelli on Vimeo.

The National “High Violet”

Cannot wait for this! Boxer was my favorite album of 2007. Download, Bloodbuzz Ohio, here to get an idea of what to expect and then go pre-order the album here.

Favorite albums of 2009 and looking ahead to 2010…

I have decided not to do a top 10 of 2009. There are a couple of reasons for this, first and foremost is that I think I let music go from being an awesome gift to an unhealthy obsession and idol.  As confessed earlier this year, I think I need ...

Rekindling my love for Seven Swans

The Transfiguration - Sufjan S... When discussing Sufjan Stevens most people point to his two most widely known albums Welcome to Michigan or Come on Feel the Illinoise as their favorites, however for myself this is not true. I began listening to Sufjan shortly after the Michigan album was released ...

Jawbox on Jimmy Fallon

One of my all-time favorite bands, Jawbox, re-united for a one-time (supposedly?) performance on the Jimmy Fallon show to help promote the re-issue of their classic release, For Your Own Special Sweetheart.  NBC was nice enough to not only upload the broadcasted performance of Savory, but two other tracks performed ...

This has devestated my morning… in a good way.

Converge - Axe to Fall Could this climb to the number 1 spot for my 2009 top 10 list within a month?  Only time will tell.

Social Media Sabbatical and other thoughts….

After reading Keller's Counterfeit Gods and getting my ass thoroughly kicked by Greg Thompson at the first ever Christ the King Men's Advance this past weekend I have come to realize that there are some things in my life that need to change, that I need to let Christ take ...

More amazing Woven Hand footage

Check out the videos below and enjoy. As I Went One Morning (Bob Dylan cover) Kingdom of Ice Straw Foot And finally, not as good as the above shots, but good nonetheless. Whistling Girl + As I Went Out One Morning

July 16th 2010
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Tumblr

I am considering migrating this blog over to tumblr. You can track it for now over at http://theologypub.tumblr.com. It seems more conducive for short bursts of thought, photos, videos and the like. We shall see.
May 3rd 2010
Tags: Food & Drink One Comment

Oskar Blues Old Chub

While shopping for the week at our local grocery store, I was able to pick up this gem in a 6-pack (of cans!) along with Oskar's new outing, the Gubna Imperial IPA, which I will review later.  Now please be kind as this is my first beer review and am ...
April 27th 2010
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New music on the horizon…. addendum.

The mighty Hunter has humbled me by reminded me of the impending release of my favorite band, Wovenhand. I had it in mind when thinking about what releases to include and then managed to forget it. So here it is; What you see above (click for larger image) is the artwork ...
April 27th 2010
Tags: Music 2 Comments

New music on the horizon..

Here are a few releases that I am really looking forward to. First and foremost is Oh Ye Devastator from the great singer/songwriter out of Denton, Doug Burr. If you have not graced your ears with his music you are really missing out on something special. This is the proper follow-up ...
March 25th 2010
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Hammock “Breathturn”

Video for a song off the upcoming Hammock album, "Chasing After Shadows... Living with the Ghosts". Hammock - Breathturn from David Altobelli on Vimeo.