tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:13:00 +0000DevotionalBurma trip 2012WorshipJust For FunThe GospelArtsCultureEthnomusicologyFamilyMissionsVideosQuotesSupremacy of ChristPrayerHanging OutLeadershipPastoral MinistryRecordingInterviewsPsalmsSermonsThankfulsongwritingEducationProverbsResolutionsScriptureShepherding the Saints in SongSocial Meets SpiritualTheologyparentingBibleChurch PlantingEvangelismGod's SovereigntyGod's WillPeace for BurmaPreachingPsalm 23ReflectionSalvationSinSpurgeonThe Lord's PrayerThe fear of the Lordhttp://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)Blogger193125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-191942624892667668Mon, 30 Sep 2013 20:55:00 +00002013-09-30T15:55:30.733-05:00SermonsVideosWorshiphttp://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/09/heavenly-worship-holy-passion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-133811356865161782Sun, 15 Sep 2013 08:51:00 +00002013-09-15T03:51:36.407-05:00EthnomusicologyVideosWorship The globalization of worship music.http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-globalization-of-worship-music.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-5594990194311708322Sun, 15 Sep 2013 08:40:00 +00002013-09-15T03:40:52.144-05:00EthnomusicologyMissionsVideos Pray for the gospel to be communicated around the world through indigenous music.http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/09/music-in-missions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-5198831266065946503Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:37:00 +00002013-08-26T08:37:32.584-05:00DevotionalProverbsThere is often a theme that runs through a particular chapter in Proverbs. &nbsp;Chapter 10 finds the words/mouth of the righteous being contrasted with that of the wicked. &nbsp;Here is a survey: "The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence." Proverbs 10:11 "On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/08/words-as-windows-of-soul.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-8120320477382327691Fri, 23 Aug 2013 11:23:00 +00002013-08-24T08:42:10.106-05:00DevotionalProverbsThe fear of the LordThe fear of the Lord is a major theme in the book of Proverbs. &nbsp;The phrase is used thirteen times: 1. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. 2. Proverbs 1:29 Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord, 3. Proverbs 2:5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. 4. http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-fear-of-lord.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-2562910417891058164Mon, 22 Jul 2013 16:49:00 +00002013-07-22T11:49:19.697-05:00DevotionalPsalmsWorshipPsalm 117 says, Praise the Lord, all nations! &nbsp;Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. &nbsp;Praise the Lord! This is a great missions Psalm. &nbsp;It is a call/command for all peoples everywhere to worship the Lord. &nbsp;We could boil down the reason for God's judgement on the world to this one thing: People do http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/07/expressiveness-in-worship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-1116212713540893962Sun, 21 Jul 2013 09:30:00 +00002013-07-21T04:30:20.525-05:00SermonsSpurgeonThis is an excellent sermon on Heb. 3:13 - the deceitfulness of sin. http://www.spurgeongems.org/vols34-36/chs2130.pdfhttp://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/07/spurgeon-on-hebrews-313-deceitfulness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-7001040871808119244Fri, 28 Jun 2013 12:32:00 +00002013-06-28T07:32:31.833-05:00DevotionalPsalmsWorshipIf you had to choose a theme for Psalm 104 it would most likely be creation.&nbsp;Verse 24 sums it up well, "O Lord, how manifold are your works! &nbsp;In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures." &nbsp;Then we come to the last verse of the Psalm - "Let sinners be consumed from the earth, and let the wicked be no more! &nbsp;Bless the Lord, O my soul! &nbsp;Praise the http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/06/themes-of-songs-in-bible.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-6536438016784573434Thu, 20 Jun 2013 21:48:00 +00002013-06-28T07:32:54.470-05:00Family http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/06/some-beach-photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-5622379806623024365Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:21:00 +00002013-06-05T17:25:15.958-05:00ArtsCultureInteresting article on how the use of smart phones and social media has affected artists. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22780812http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-social-media-has-effected-arts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-7310107353826354952Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:37:00 +00002013-06-05T10:39:26.716-05:00DevotionalWe were reading Ephesians 3 this morning as a family and the theme of stewarding God's grace jumped out at me. &nbsp; Paul says in Eph 3:2, "assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you." &nbsp;As Christians God wants us to steward the grace that he has given each one of us. &nbsp;The word stewardship carries the meaning of management, oversight, http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/06/dispensers-of-gods-grace.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-7898387795641006492Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:47:00 +00002013-06-04T13:47:20.472-05:00VideosWorshiphttp://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/06/singing-scriptures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-6683545842819551989Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:06:00 +00002013-04-24T07:06:13.241-05:00God's SovereigntyPsalmsThe Psalms are filled with language of judgement against God's enemies. &nbsp;The end of Psalm 83 says, "Let them be put to shame and dismayed forever; let them perish in disgrace." &nbsp; What is the purpose of these prayers? &nbsp;Psalm 83:18 gives us the ultimate answer: that they may know that you alone, whose name is the Lord, are the Most High over all the earth. http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/04/imprecatory-psalms.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-265773052584844327Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:09:00 +00002013-04-22T11:10:34.376-05:00Pastoral MinistryShepherding the Saints in SongsongwritingWorshipColossians 3:16 says,&nbsp; Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns &nbsp;and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. What does this verse teach us about the songs we sing when we gather for worship? Our songs should be biblical. &nbsp; Our songs teach and admonish. &nbsp; There are a variety ofhttp://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/04/shepherding-saints-in-song-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-3682293463324720945Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:13:00 +00002013-04-12T17:13:59.539-05:00Pastoral MinistryShepherding the Saints in SongsongwritingWorship <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/04/shepherding-saints-in-song-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-8760577639307440137Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:25:00 +00002013-03-16T17:25:28.387-05:00Family http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/03/some-new-family-photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-7511142992200031730Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:25:00 +00002013-02-10T14:25:53.191-06:00 http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/02/dissecting-fish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-3881890854215761979Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:52:00 +00002013-02-08T06:54:52.933-06:00DevotionalScriptureSupremacy of Christ In Matthew 13:18-23, Jesus explains the parable of the sower. &nbsp;Every time the word of God is taught, preached, or read, 3 enemies are waiting to devour the seed: The devil, our flesh, and the world. &nbsp;We must pray for our churches when we gather for worship knowing that we are engaged in a spiritual battle. &nbsp;Our hope and confidence is that Jesus Christ has defeated all 3 of these http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/02/3-enemies-1-champion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-3114798106686471791Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:11:00 +00002013-01-31T07:11:59.033-06:00DevotionalPsalm 23WorshipThe Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want (lack). &nbsp;Psalm 23:1 David is declaring his trust and hope in God for all that he needs. &nbsp;When we have wants/desires and look outside of God, we get into trouble. &nbsp;Psalm 37:4 says, delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. &nbsp;It is of chief importance as followers of Christ to be satisfied in God. &nbsphttp://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-lord-is-my-shepherd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-6408383256854679869Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:07:00 +00002013-01-29T20:07:09.082-06:00Peace for Burma Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 10:09 PM Subject: URGENT APPEAL: KACHIN STATE BURMA &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Jan. 25 2013 Dear People, I am writing to you from northern Kachin State on the border of Burma and China. For days I have listened to sustained heavy http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-serious-plea-for-peace-in-burma.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-8567733089405924872Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:35:00 +00002013-01-25T17:35:03.878-06:00CultureMissions Would you help us minister to children in Burma? &nbsp;We're taking a trip this Summer to set the foundation for taking college students on short-term trips to teach music and English to Burmese youth. &nbsp;www.musiciansinmission.orghttp://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/01/children-in-burma.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-6446551465165809584Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:13:00 +00002013-01-24T07:13:46.308-06:00CultureEthnomusicologyVideosSongs of War - Al Jazeera World - Al Jazeera Englishhttp://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/01/how-music-is-used-in-torture.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-6411355993754432249Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:08:00 +00002013-01-24T07:09:52.329-06:00Devotional And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” (Matthew 9:2) This is a great encouragement to pray for friends and family regarding healing and salvation. &nbsp;Notice it does not say, "when Jesus saw his faith." &nbsp;Jesus saw their faith and forgave the man. &nbsp;Many http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/01/faithful-friends.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-3319444012287611278Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:41:00 +00002013-01-23T06:46:07.798-06:00Devotional 28 And when he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way. 29 And behold, they cried out, “What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?” 30 Now a herd of many pigs was feeding at some distance from them. 31 And the demons begged him, http://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/01/rejecting-jesus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891249413024878895.post-927449965308499648Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:25:00 +00002013-01-23T06:41:54.859-06:00CultureJust For FunVideoshttp://absolutenecessity.blogspot.com/2013/01/technology-is-no-substitute-for-talent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wally Brath)0