Monday Brief: Second-to-Last

Highlight of the week:

Enjoying the Night 89x Stole Christmas 12 concert with my little brother. David and I walked upwards of four miles that day, and had I been thinking, I would have snapped a few photos of us trudging back to my house in the snow. The bands were great with one exception (I'm looking at you, Veer Union) and the atmosphere at the Fillmore was incredible. I had an opportunity to meet the morning show of 89x and snapped a picture of two of them. I think we have a potential future here...

Dave, Dean and Chuck. The future of Detroit morning radio?

Books of the Completed and Started Varieties:

I finally had an opportunity to dig through the boxes of books left to me by one Sharon, who has vacated our home state for ye old New York. In them I discovered T.S. Eliot's Christianity and Culture, which has made its way onto the night stand for light reading. I also picked up (via Swaptree) Jane Austen's early 2009 bestseller, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. It combines something I enjoy, zombies, with something I strongly dislike, Jane Austen (sorry, Dr. Cuneo, it is the truth), and it makes an incredibly interesting and enjoyable read.

Music I’m digging:

In light of the concert, I have been listening to the latest offerings from Flyleaf and 30 Seconds to Mars. The Flyleaf album makes me happy while the 30 Seconds to Mars album, This is War, continues to explode my musical mind. The quality and intensity of this album makes me forget that it took over four years for them to release it.

Something That Blew My Mind:

The number of Starbucks customers who have expressed sadness at my upcoming transfer has been surprising and at times overwhelming. I just hope that I have impacted their lives beyond "that was the best latte I have had in weeks" and that somehow, in some way, Christ's love reflected through me.

Ministry Update:

We're wrapping up the collection of gifts, groceries (and of course online donations!) today for some neighbors in need. If you'd like to chip in some money to help us purchase gift cards to local grocery stores, etc. please visit our NWC ChipIn page.

Looking Forward To:

All that this week has in store. My parents and siblings will be traveling from near and far to celebrate Christmas day at our house this year. Giles and I are excited to host everyone and are hopeful that the weather cooperates for travel and safety.