Monday, March 05, 2007

Men who love Jesus and ZZ TOP

I must admit. I love GOOD rock and roll. I also love Jesus. Are the two compatible?

Yes. I'm a guy and I'm not very religious. But I know what moves me.

In an article in the Q section of the Chicago Tribune last Sunday there was an article called, "Men Muscle Their Way Into Faith that Fits. I have recopied the whole thing in case you don't subscribe to the Chicago Tribune. I hope they don't mind. It was a great piece.

I enjoyed it, I hope you will read the whole thing at the link above. It's a bit long but if it doesn't make you long for something real in male friendship and fellowship in Jesus I'll be surprised.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].

Peace Be With You
Micky