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David Crowder Band (part 2)

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:34:00 PST

Here's another video clip from last Thursday's David Crowder Band concert in Indianapolis. The concert was part of his Church Music tour. I haven't written a full post about the concert yet, and have several more videos to share from it, so I'll share some opening comments here, and expand in future updates. First, the concert was held at East 91st Street Christian Church. Having concerts in churches is a common occurrence for Contemporary Christian Music Bands, and this isn't the first...

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Making Difficult Decisions

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:32:40 PST

It was almost five months ago that our dog, Maddy, was diagnosed with cancer and had surgery to have her leg amputated. Her condition has been declining steadily over the past few weeks. Today, I believe, we made the difficult decision to discontinue her cancer medicine. It's hard to watch her suffer. She coughs almost all the time -- in fact, last night it seemed that she was up coughing non-stop the entire night. She's enjoyed five good months that she may not have had without the surgery,...

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David Crowder Band

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:57:00 PST

Just a sampling of the awesome show the David Crowder Band put on in Indianapolis Thursday night as part of their Church Music tour. The show itself was quite awesome -- never realized how much I enjoy the music of the David Crowder Band. I'll some more pics, music, and my thoughts on the show tomorrow. Enjoy. We did! Direct video link. Your comments? Joe Maddy's Cancer Battle AJA Press

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Book Review: Merciless by Robin Parrish

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:16:31 PST

In book three of his Dominion trilogy, Merciless, author Robin Parrish wraps up an incredible saga of good versus evil. When Noah and his family emerged from the ark after the Great Flood, God made him a promise [Genesis 8:30-22], and a sign to remember that promise by [Genesis 9:8-17]. The sign was a rainbow, and the promise was that God would never again destroy all living things, as he had done with the Great Flood. In Merciless, we finally learn the entire premise behind the Dominion...

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My Little Trick Or Treaters

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:56:26 PDT

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Halloween Pumpkins and Podcasts

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:57:52 PDT

This evening, we carved the kids Halloween pumpkins. It's an annual tradition for us, following our annual pumpkin hunt, which we did last week. The kids actually design their pumpkin faces, drawing directly on them with a ballpoint pen (fainter lines that make it easier to erase mistakes). My wife cuts the top off and guts the pumpkin, then I do the carving. I'm not the best pumpkin carver in the world, and my kids are kids and design pumpkins like kids (though I think they did quite a job of...

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SOAP: Man's Course In Life

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:08:34 PDT

SCRIPTURE: "I know, O Lord, that a man's life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps." -- Jeremiah 10:23 .. OBSERVATION: What we do in this life is not for us to determine. .. APPLICATION: The past three months or so at work have been chaos. There were times when I was ready to tender an immediate resignation -- times when I would have done so if the situation was right. I've spoken with two prospetive employers during this, as I seriously consider a change. But...

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Book Review: Fearless by Robin Parrish

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:23:07 PDT

Robin Parrish continues his Dominion trilogy in book two, Fearless. Grant Burrows, having newly discovered himself and his destiny in book one, Relentless, sets out to prove that he isn't what he was designed to be. His makers, and a clandestine group known as the Secretum of Six, claim that Grant is the Bringer of prophecy over 7,000 years old. Grant isn't so certain. Finding himself newly possessed of an incredible telekinetic strength, Borrows sets out to alter his own destiny, bringing...

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Portable Google Chrome

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:15:59 PDT

This is too cool. Now I have NO need for Firefox, even. From the Google Operating System blog: PortableApps.com started to offer a portable version of Google Chrome for Windows. Due to the licensing terms of Google Chrome, the site offers a small application that downloads Google Chrome's installer, extract its files and installs a portable launcher. Copy the resulting folder to a USB drive and you can launch Chrome on multiple computers without leaving traces. A much better...

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FREE Robert Rich Download TODAY ONLY!

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:20:16 PDT

Magnatune has been putting up some of my favorites as their free downloads this week, and here is another -- especially if you like piano! Magnatune Song of the Day for Friday, October 23, 2009 Genre: Ambient Album: Open Window Artist: Robert Rich Song: 2. Past Glances Listen to the album: hifi lofi ...

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Maddy's Cancer Progresses

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:46:44 PDT

Our cancer dog just coughed up a piece of flesh. Lung, we think.

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Our Annual Fall Pumpkin Hunt (and More)

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:15:30 PDT

Every October, we take the kids to a local pumpkin patch to pick out the pumpkins they will carve into Halloween Jack-o-Lanterns. Since moving to Indianapolis two years ago, we have had to find a place to do our pumpkin hunting, and I think that this year we have finally found just the place. This morning we got the kids up and ready and headed out to Tuttle Orchards, a nearby fruit farm. We got there early enough to avoid the rush of families whose kids our out of school on fall break. Rain...

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FREE William Brooks Download TODAY ONLY!

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:47:38 PDT

Magnatune Song of the Day for Thursday, October 22, 2009 Genre: Folk Album: Silent Wings Artist: William Brooks Song: 5. You barely see me Listen to the album: hifi lofi (only available today, Thursday) Today's free...

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Peace Prize

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:47:49 PDT

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FREE William Brooks Download TODAY ONLY!

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:47:59 PDT

Magnatune Song of the Day for Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Genre: Ambient Album: Deep Life Artist: Swivel Neck Jones Song: 5. The Empty Mirror Listen to the album: hifi lofi (only available today, Tuesday) Today's free song is from...

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SOAP: Finding new Strength

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:16:23 PDT

SOAP {Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer}: ABOUT SOAP SCRIPTURE 30 Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. 31 But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:30-31 [NLT] OBSERVATION I find new strength when I put my trust in the Lord. APPLICATION The past three months have been hectic at work. My Area Director...

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Maddy's Cancer Fight

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:17:35 PDT

Our cancer dog Maddy is coughing up blood again. It's not good.

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SOAP

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:16:47 PDT

Just spent some time with Isaiah and BAM! I was hit by Isaiah 40:30-31 just at the right time. I'll journal about it tonight. --- Sent from my mobile device

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Book Review: The Well-Behaved Child by John Rosemond

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:28:57 PDT

In a time when many parents refuse to discipline their children, it is refreshing to read the words of Psychologist and author John Rosemond:I think it is nothing short of tragic that American parents are seeking professional help for child-rearing problems in greater and greater numbers every year, which is not to say that professional help is never warranted. I am convinced, however, that the overwhelming majority of the problems in question could have been resolved ... with proper use of...

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Average Joe Audio Blog

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:55:56 PDT

Average Joe Audio Blog Tuesday, October 13, 2009 4:24 PM Posted: 13 Oct 2009 09:24 AM PDTDownload - Cinch from averagejoe on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 4:24 PM This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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Book Review: Relentless by Robin Parrish

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:33:12 PDT

You may have seen my review of Offworld by Robin Parrish, a fascinating tale of travel to the red planet Mars and the shocking discovery that awaits the interplanetary travelers upon their return home. In the 2006 volume of his Dominion trilogy, Relentless, Parrish introduces us to an incredible tale of good versus evil -- one in which we aren't always sure what is good and what is evil. * * * MINOR SPOILER ALERT * * * When loner Collin Boyd gets off the bus on his way to work and sees...

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FREE Grayson Wray Download TODAY ONLY!

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:56:16 PDT

Magnatune Song of the Day for Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Genre: Rock Album: Picassos Dream Artist: Grayson Wray Song: 5. Into The Unknown Listen to the album: hifi lofi (only available today, Wednesday) Today's...

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20/20 Vision

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:08:45 PDT

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Please Keep Praying

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:50:06 PDT

Fever and a cough with congestion. Treating her for a respiratory infection. Praying it's not more.

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Your Prayers Please

joe@averagejoeamerican.us (Average Joe American) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:50:06 PDT

Taking our dog to the vet. She's coughing up blood. Hope it's not the cancer progressing.

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