I love how music can speak so much truth into ones life. I know there are songs that have made more of an impact on me, but this song just struck me as one that is so TRUE. I started listening to The Rocket Summer about two years ago when my little sister invited me to a concert with her (I jump at any opportunity to spend time with my family). I really like the message that Bryce has in his music, and LOVE the fact that he is WORSHIPING in crowds of children (and adults) who have NO idea what's going on :)
All the songs he has written are so uplifting and positive I am glad there is a role model out there for the young generation who is TRULY good. Anyway, the song that touched me today is Run to You which goes like this:
turn look, look out and see
do you see me?
cause i think i see you
i have been some other place
the wind that i chase it all
just leads back to you
or how i'm still, so still..
its so far and
still i've ran
i knew you
when i was young
but where am i now?
that i am a man
run to you
i will run i will run
i will move right on through
all these things that i have done
and you'll take me back
i dont know why
i wanna say i'll never do it again
but i cant, but i will try
turn look look out and see
do you see me?
cause i see think i see you
i have been some other place
the wind that i chase it all it just leads back to you
oh how i miss, what you miss
but i will fall time and again
and i will say that im true to you
but i'm a cheat
i don't understand
so i'll run to you
i will run i will run
i will move right on through
all these things that i have done
and you'll take me back
i don't know why
i wanna say i'll never do it again
but i can't
i wanna i'll never do it again
but i can't
but i will try
I think its just a beautiful, honest, statement about where he has been and where he wants to be. He is an impressive young man. I have now seen him in concert three times and each time I am more and more impressed with him. He is a young 20-something who is married to his high school sweetheart. They tour together, and he LOVES her, and she him; you can tell by the way they look at each other. It is truly beautiful. All that to say I like The Rocket Summer. And, I will try, that's all I can do, wake up every day and TRY!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
New Life at New Life Church
Previously posted in my myspace...deleting the account and wanted the reminder of how even the greatest of people can fall, and how support systems really can save lives.
How sad it is when people fall, but how well they handled it...I am in awe of these people and I wish full restoration and healing both for them and their families...
God bless.
November 5, 2006
My Dear New Life Church Family,
I am so sorry. I am sorry for the disappointment, the betrayal, and the hurt. I am sorry for
the horrible example I have set for you.
I have an overwhelming, all-consuming sadness in my heart for the pain that you and I
and my family have experienced over the past few days. I am so sorry for the
circumstances that have caused shame and embarrassment to all of you.
I asked that this note be read to you this morning so I could clarify my heart's condition
to you. The last four days have been so difficult for me, my family and all of you, and I
have further confused the situation with some of the things I've said during interviews
with reporters who would catch me coming or going from my home. But I alone am
responsible for the confusion caused by my inconsistent statements. The fact is, I am
guilty of sexual immorality, and I take responsibility for the entire problem.
I am a deceiver and a liar. There is a part of my life that is so repulsive and dark that I've
been warring against it all of my adult life. For extended periods of time, I would enjoy
victory and rejoice in freedom. Then, from time to time, the dirt that I thought was gone
would resurface, and I would find myself thinking thoughts and experiencing desires that
were contrary to everything I believe and teach.
Through the years, I've sought assistance in a variety of ways, with none of them proving
to be effective in me. Then, because of pride, I began deceiving those I love the most
because I didn't want to hurt or disappoint them.
The public person I was wasn't a lie; it was just incomplete. When I stopped
communicating about my problems, the darkness increased and finally dominated me. As
a result, I did things that were contrary to everything I believe.
The accusations that have been leveled against me are not all true, but enough of them are
true that I have been appropriately and lovingly removed from ministry. Our church's
overseers have required me to submit to the oversight of Dr. James Dobson, Pastor Jack
Hayford, and Pastor Tommy Barnett. Those men will perform a thorough analysis of my
mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical life. They will guide me through a program
with the goal of healing and restoration for my life, my marriage, and my family.
I created this entire situation. The things that I did opened the door for additional
allegations. But I am responsible; I alone need to be disciplined and corrected. An
example must be set.
It is important that you know how much I love and appreciate my wife, Gayle. What I did
should never reflect in a negative way on her relationship with me. She has been and
continues to be incredible. The problem was not with her, my children, or any of you. It
was created 100% by me.
I have been permanently removed from the office of Senior Pastor of New Life Church.
Until a new senior pastor is chosen, our Associate Senior Pastor, Ross Parsley, will
assume all of the responsibilities of the office. On the day he accepted this new role, he
and his wife, Aimee, had a new baby boy. A new life in the midst of this circumstance—I
consider that confluence of events to be prophetic. Please commit to join with Pastor
Ross and the others in church leadership to make their service to you easy and without
burden. They are fine leaders. You are blessed.
I appreciate your loving and forgiving nature, and I humbly ask you to do a few things:
1. Please stay faithful to God through service and giving.
2. Please forgive me. I am so embarrassed and ashamed. I caused this and I have no
excuse. I am a sinner. I have fallen. I desperately need to be forgiven and healed.
3. Please forgive my accuser. He is revealing the deception and sensuality that was
in my life. Those sins, and others, need to be dealt with harshly. So, forgive him
and, actually, thank God for him. I am trusting that his actions will make me, my
wife and family, and ultimately all of you, stronger. He didn't violate you; I did.
4. Please stay faithful to each other. Perform your functions well. Encourage each
other and rejoice in God's faithfulness. Our church body is a beautiful body, and
like every family, our strength is tested and proven in the midst of adversity.
Because of the negative publicity I've created with my foolishness, we can now
demonstrate to the world how our sick and wounded can be healed, and how even
disappointed and betrayed church bodies can prosper and rejoice.
Gayle and I need to be gone for a while. We will never return to a leadership role at
New Life Church. In our hearts, we will always be members of this body. We love
you as our family. I know this situation will put you to the test. I'm sorry I've created
the test, but please rise to this challenge and demonstrate the incredible grace that is
available to all of us.
Ted Haggard
November 5, 2006
Dear Women of New Life Church,
I am so sorry for the circumstances that have led me to write this letter to you today. I
know your hearts are broken; mine is as well. Yet my hope rests steadfastly in the Lord
who is forever faithful.
What I want you to know is that I love my husband, Ted Haggard, with all my heart. I am
committed to him until death "do us part." We started this journey together and with the
grace of God, we will finish together.
If I were standing before you today, I would not change one iota of what I have been
teaching the women of our church. For those of you who have been concerned that my
marriage was so perfect I could not possible relate to the women who are facing great
difficulties, know that this will never again be the case. My test has begun; watch me. I
will try to prove myself faithful.
I love you all so much, especially you young women—you were my delight.
To all the church family of new Life Church—Ted and I are so proud of you. You are all
we hoped you would be. In our minds, there is no greater church.
As you try to make sense of these past few days, know that Ted believes with all his heart
and soul everything he has ever taught you, those things you are putting into practice. He
is now the visible and public evidence that every man (woman and child) needs a Savior.
We are grateful for your prayers for our family.
I hold you forever in my heart,
Gayle Haggard
" I will govern my life and thoughts as if the whole world were to see the one and read the other, for what does it signify to make anything a secret to my neighbor, when to God, who is the searcher of our hearts, all our privacies are open?" ~ Seneca
How sad it is when people fall, but how well they handled it...I am in awe of these people and I wish full restoration and healing both for them and their families...
God bless.
November 5, 2006
My Dear New Life Church Family,
I am so sorry. I am sorry for the disappointment, the betrayal, and the hurt. I am sorry for
the horrible example I have set for you.
I have an overwhelming, all-consuming sadness in my heart for the pain that you and I
and my family have experienced over the past few days. I am so sorry for the
circumstances that have caused shame and embarrassment to all of you.
I asked that this note be read to you this morning so I could clarify my heart's condition
to you. The last four days have been so difficult for me, my family and all of you, and I
have further confused the situation with some of the things I've said during interviews
with reporters who would catch me coming or going from my home. But I alone am
responsible for the confusion caused by my inconsistent statements. The fact is, I am
guilty of sexual immorality, and I take responsibility for the entire problem.
I am a deceiver and a liar. There is a part of my life that is so repulsive and dark that I've
been warring against it all of my adult life. For extended periods of time, I would enjoy
victory and rejoice in freedom. Then, from time to time, the dirt that I thought was gone
would resurface, and I would find myself thinking thoughts and experiencing desires that
were contrary to everything I believe and teach.
Through the years, I've sought assistance in a variety of ways, with none of them proving
to be effective in me. Then, because of pride, I began deceiving those I love the most
because I didn't want to hurt or disappoint them.
The public person I was wasn't a lie; it was just incomplete. When I stopped
communicating about my problems, the darkness increased and finally dominated me. As
a result, I did things that were contrary to everything I believe.
The accusations that have been leveled against me are not all true, but enough of them are
true that I have been appropriately and lovingly removed from ministry. Our church's
overseers have required me to submit to the oversight of Dr. James Dobson, Pastor Jack
Hayford, and Pastor Tommy Barnett. Those men will perform a thorough analysis of my
mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical life. They will guide me through a program
with the goal of healing and restoration for my life, my marriage, and my family.
I created this entire situation. The things that I did opened the door for additional
allegations. But I am responsible; I alone need to be disciplined and corrected. An
example must be set.
It is important that you know how much I love and appreciate my wife, Gayle. What I did
should never reflect in a negative way on her relationship with me. She has been and
continues to be incredible. The problem was not with her, my children, or any of you. It
was created 100% by me.
I have been permanently removed from the office of Senior Pastor of New Life Church.
Until a new senior pastor is chosen, our Associate Senior Pastor, Ross Parsley, will
assume all of the responsibilities of the office. On the day he accepted this new role, he
and his wife, Aimee, had a new baby boy. A new life in the midst of this circumstance—I
consider that confluence of events to be prophetic. Please commit to join with Pastor
Ross and the others in church leadership to make their service to you easy and without
burden. They are fine leaders. You are blessed.
I appreciate your loving and forgiving nature, and I humbly ask you to do a few things:
1. Please stay faithful to God through service and giving.
2. Please forgive me. I am so embarrassed and ashamed. I caused this and I have no
excuse. I am a sinner. I have fallen. I desperately need to be forgiven and healed.
3. Please forgive my accuser. He is revealing the deception and sensuality that was
in my life. Those sins, and others, need to be dealt with harshly. So, forgive him
and, actually, thank God for him. I am trusting that his actions will make me, my
wife and family, and ultimately all of you, stronger. He didn't violate you; I did.
4. Please stay faithful to each other. Perform your functions well. Encourage each
other and rejoice in God's faithfulness. Our church body is a beautiful body, and
like every family, our strength is tested and proven in the midst of adversity.
Because of the negative publicity I've created with my foolishness, we can now
demonstrate to the world how our sick and wounded can be healed, and how even
disappointed and betrayed church bodies can prosper and rejoice.
Gayle and I need to be gone for a while. We will never return to a leadership role at
New Life Church. In our hearts, we will always be members of this body. We love
you as our family. I know this situation will put you to the test. I'm sorry I've created
the test, but please rise to this challenge and demonstrate the incredible grace that is
available to all of us.
Ted Haggard
November 5, 2006
Dear Women of New Life Church,
I am so sorry for the circumstances that have led me to write this letter to you today. I
know your hearts are broken; mine is as well. Yet my hope rests steadfastly in the Lord
who is forever faithful.
What I want you to know is that I love my husband, Ted Haggard, with all my heart. I am
committed to him until death "do us part." We started this journey together and with the
grace of God, we will finish together.
If I were standing before you today, I would not change one iota of what I have been
teaching the women of our church. For those of you who have been concerned that my
marriage was so perfect I could not possible relate to the women who are facing great
difficulties, know that this will never again be the case. My test has begun; watch me. I
will try to prove myself faithful.
I love you all so much, especially you young women—you were my delight.
To all the church family of new Life Church—Ted and I are so proud of you. You are all
we hoped you would be. In our minds, there is no greater church.
As you try to make sense of these past few days, know that Ted believes with all his heart
and soul everything he has ever taught you, those things you are putting into practice. He
is now the visible and public evidence that every man (woman and child) needs a Savior.
We are grateful for your prayers for our family.
I hold you forever in my heart,
Gayle Haggard
" I will govern my life and thoughts as if the whole world were to see the one and read the other, for what does it signify to make anything a secret to my neighbor, when to God, who is the searcher of our hearts, all our privacies are open?" ~ Seneca
why my friends are awesome...
not too many people have friends who will provide them with such entertainment as this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pldFYUf5gZE
love, love, love it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pldFYUf5gZE
love, love, love it.
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