Light the Darkness

City on our Knees

Toby Mac wrote a great song about the Church praying together. You got to hear this and then--let's practice it. I pray with a group of men on Fridays at 6 p.m. in the Indian Creek prayer room.  You are welcome. There were ten last week. Let's double that! Belinda and I lead a group on Saturday nights that meets in the prayer room at 6 p.m.

There is not a video on this yet so follow this link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFL2NDxF-CA

What I Would Say

I found this song and wanted to pass it on to you. Enjoy!

Lynda Randle

I am excited that Lynda Randle is coming to Indian Creek to share her story on Sunday, May 10, Mother's Day, at the 9 and 10:45 services.  Belinda and I are sharing in the 5 p.m. service.  I encourage you to go to her Web Site and listen to the music in addition to reading about her career.  She is a Dove award winner and a sister to Michael Tate from DC Talk.  We feel very privileged to have Lynda.  Her guitar player is none other than our own Lester Estelle.  Invite your friends to the Creek this Mother's Day. The concert is free.

Gary Kendall 

Let's Get the Whole World Singing!

Enjoy the video and let's see if we can get the whole world singing!

Sing, Sing, Sing

Do you ever get a song in your head that you can't get out?  In this case I don't want to get it out.  I've been hearing Chris Tomlin's Sing, Sing, Sing for days now so I thought I would share it.  This is a homemade video from Passion 08 in Atlanta.  I think I enjoy watching the crowd worship every bit as much as I enjoy the song.  Let this inspire you to sing, sing, sing!

Gary Kendall

I Bless the Rains in Africa

Tonight in the Christmas Eve service I told a story about a young man who found his way back to God when he heard the song Africa by Toto.  There are many versions on YouTube but I chose the one where you could get the best effect of the words.  This guy was high and playing Grand Theft Auto when the car radio in the auto he stole played this song.  The words hit him like thousands of voices singing Just as I am in a Billy Graham crusade.  When he reached the words that he hates the man he has become he left the game, called his dad, went home and checked into a treatment center.  He turned to God to restore and redeem his relationships and He did.  His life totally turned around.  If you want to hear the rest of the story you can listen to the podcast by going to Indian Creek and clicking on resources from there choose media and you can listen to a streaming message or download the mp3.  You can subscribe to the Indian Creek podcast and get it on iTunes if you prefer.  God will keep reaching to us through any door we leave open.  He is seeking a rich and eternal relationship with you right at this very moment.  Revelation 3:20 says He is knocking, open the door.

Not Guilty Anymore

Aaron Keyes is a great writer and singer.  He wrote a song entitled, Not Guilty Anymore.  I hope you will watch it and identify with the truth of what he says.  I've posted that link first.  After you watch him talk about the song, I linked to a video that encorporates the message.  I pray that God will use this today to give you grace and encouragement.  I thank God for His grace and I hope you revel in it.

Here is the video that goes with it. 

A Way to Start Your Day

Most mornings I start the day with my Bible, my journal and music.  I learned some time ago that if I play worship music while I read and pray that I stay more alert and my spirit seems more in tune with God.  This morning one of the songs that spoke to me was Michael W. Smith's song, The New Hallelujah.  I want to share it with you in hopes it will bless you and speak to you like it did to me today.

Yours

I was having my quiet time this morning and was struck with the love God has for us--all of us without regard to our performance.  He loves us because of Who He is.  This world is His but what matters most is you.  He loves you and me, all of us with an infinite and incredible love.  Enjoy the video and the words of Steven Curtis Chapman (especially in light of his most recent loss).  Let this truth fill your heart.  If you have the experience I did--it will make your day.  He loves you.

SuperChick Concert

Loved it, loved it, loved it!  I really enjoyed the concert at Indian Creek.  SuperChick has been one of my favorite groups for years.  They didn't disappoint.  Not only was their sound great but it was a good show too.  The part that I liked the most was where Melissa Brock told of the power of God to help you heal from pain and difficulty. 

It was fun to watch Brandon Estelle in Starlit Platoon.  I enjoyed their music and it was good to see three people I know give their gifts to God.  Ray Darter played baseball with Jeremy and Chase Lovelace is the older brother to Adam who played basketball with Luke.  I'm proud of their growth.

Also in concert were Stellar Kart and Article One.  Enjoy the photos. The order is Starlit Platoon, Article One, Stellar Kart and SuperChick.