Tim Hughes - Holding Nothing Back

I love this new cd from Tim Hughes. While not as well known as his Matt Redman and Chris Tomlin, Hughes has written many songs that are staples of contemporary worship including "Here I Am to Worship" and "Consuming Fire". His songs from this album "Everything", "Clinging to the Cross", and "Highest and Greatest" have already made it into the regular rotation in our worship.

Simply to the cross I cling / Letting go of all earthly things / Clinging to the cross /Mercy's found a way for me / Hope is here as I am free / Jesus You are all I need

Mark Driscoll - "A good soldier"

I've recently been hooked on reading Pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church in Seattle. He is definitely not your typical pastor, but is well known for making a huge impact on the city and unreached community of Seattle. His book, "Confessions of a Reformission Rev." is worth reading if for nothing else than it will make you laugh out loud. He's given me a lot to think about with regards to the importance of men in the church and how guys need to be challenged to step it up. He's come under a lot of criticism lately, but I think once you look deeper into his life, you can really see his heart for the church and to challenge men, especially. Here is a short video from him about the costs and the requirements of being a church planter.