The other day I found myself playing Xbox on one tv, with a snowy backdrop and Christmas sounds on another.  Even though my joy of playing videos games is gone, I still retreat there at times because it takes me back to my childhood.  As we get older, I think we all crave that innocence of our early years, and resent the harsh realities of this world that over time, and sometimes swiftly, steal it away.

Matthew 18:2-4 says...
"Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”

The innocent mind of a child is the best representation of the love God calls us ALL to have for one another.  We are to love our neighbor as ourselves, as a child would. With innocence and grace.

But this world is intentionally trying to sabotage the innocence of our youth.  It has stolen MY INNOCENCE and YOURS.
It seems every day brings a new trial, but the more they come, the more the words written in James 1:2-3 resonate, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.”

The more we are tested, the more we are forced to draw closer to the Lord, and that faith brings strength and perseverance.
The alternative is letting it foster bitterness, resentment, pride, and separation from the childlike love that our Creator calls us to have for others; which is sadly what we see much evidence of in the world today.  

Some people would rather gossip behind a friend’s back, than to share truth in love with friends because it means having uncomfortable conversations at times.  But those conversations are when we SHARPEN one another and allow for GROWTH- spiritually and emotionally.  We are called to do that, and sometimes that means sharing tough love.

Sometimes I want to ask these questions when a friend is offended by my being honest with them…
Do you think I enjoy saying things that will hurt or offend you?
What do you think my intentions are?
Why do you think I am sharing what i am sharing?
Would you rather me gossip about you to others, and not be up front with you? 

Pride has an amazing way of letting us justify acting in ways unbecoming of a Christian.  He told us to FEED MY SHEEP.  You feed sheep by loving one another as He loved us, and sometimes love hurts, because truth hurts- but it’s the only way we grow.

The toughest lessons I’ve learned in life have come from being confronted with aspects of myself that i didn’t want to hear, feeling judged or belittled.  But without those moments I wouldn’t have grown and I thank God for them, and the people brave enough to confront in those moments.  (Not always with grace either, but God used nonetheless)

We can’t allow pride and comfort to protect our “innocence.”  We can’t hide behind “our own peace” when those around us have been afflicted by our words and actions.  Having a childlike innocence and speaking truth in love are necessary elements in this world if we are to become purified in our sanctification- to then become better reflections of Christ.

Are you willing to set aside your pride for the benefit of other children of God? Only then will you truly be serving Him.  Everything else is just works, which are dirty rags in the eyes of the Lord.

Malachi 3:2-4
"For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap. And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver."

We must allow the Lord to refine us humbly, through the fire...
We must come as children to the throne of grace…

I Want My Innocence Back

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Artist: COIXI
Track: Minimax
Label: It's not my fault music
Distributed by: Digdis

Hey, music lovers! COIXI'S new track, "Minimax," is the perfect reminder to cherish every moment. 

With this song, COIXI tries to reflect on the inevitable journey of growing old. Today, you might be living your best life, but remember that every elderly person you see once danced, laughed, and lived just like you. 

So, here's a reminder to enjoy life to the MAX because one day, you'll be the one with stories to tell. 

Don't be a MINI in your adventures – embrace the experiences, the memories, and the journey! 

Remember to embrace the journey of time.

Listen now and let the timeless vibes of "Minimax" inspire you to make the most of every moment! 

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COIXI - Minimax

Based on my 5-year "Deep dive into the 4 Gospels," this album is composed of 3 sections: The first 4 songs tell about Jesus from the viewpoint of 4 different characters in the Gospels. The next 6 songs are inspired by individual lines of The Lord's Prayer which Jesus taught his followers to pray. And the last 2 songs are best described as observations inspired by my daily reading aloud of the 4 Gospels. For 5 years I've been on a "spiritual quest" based on Hebrews 12:2, which tells us to "fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith."

Musically and stylistically these songs are piano-based middle-of-the-road orchestral/retro-pop (of the 1980's flavor). Most of the lead and background vocals were sung by me, although some of the songs also have vocals sung by my dear wife Linda before her Alzheimer's disease progressed to the point that she is no longer able to sing. This is a great musical loss to me and to you, the listener, as she was always the better singer of the two of us! But she still enjoys listening to these songs and singing along with a line or two when possible.

I hope and pray that these songs may inspire you to begin your own "Deep dive into the 4 Gospels". Here is how to do it: 
1. Get an easy-to-read Bible translation like the NIV (my favorite).
2. Go to the Gospel According to Matthew.
3. Start at the beginning and read it ALOUD. This is the key to focusing your attention and preventing your mind from wandering. Try to read it for 15-20 minutes. I like to read about 3 chapters in the morning and another 2 or 3 at night before going to sleep. However, once in awhile you run into a "super-chapter" that is double or triple length. Don't stress about it!
4. When you get to the end of the Gospel According to John, start over with Matthew again. Over time, I think you will discover yourself starting to put your faith in the very person of Jesus Christ instead of in the vague religious theories we all collect. You will find that there are great benefits to this, according to the words of Jesus himself. 

If you want to know more about Jesus, feel free to e-mail me at: Tidwells@aol.com.

I'm Not Worthy To Untie His Sandal © 2021 Doug Tidwell + 615 - 713 - 0589

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FLORILEGIO’S MIXTAPE #19
A tapestry of contemporary experimental and underground tracks from Florilegio’s worldwide network of female musicians.
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TRACKLIST:
Azu Tiwaline “Night in Palmtree” The Fifth Dream (IOT Records) 00:06-04:20
Popon “Casajizochan” Bubu (Heat Crimes) 04:01-07:36
Carmen Villain “Silueta” Only Love From Now On (Smalltown Supersound) 07:12-12:26
Meara O’Reilly “II” Hockets for Two Voices (Cantaloupe Music) 11:56-13:39
Bryozone “Ghost Tribe” Eye Of Delirious (Muscut) 13:37-16:59
Ann Eysermans “For Trainspotters Only” For Trainspotters Only (Cortizona) 16:57-21:30
Youmna Saba “Al khayal” Wishah ِوشاح (Touch) 20:57-26:27
Lara Sarkissian “Eternal Repose” …it wasn’t really me (Knekelhuis) 26:19-30:03
Heather Stebbins “You are almost” At the end of the sky (Superpang) 29:55-34:43
Thea Soti “Hesitate to enjoy” ØVER+ (Planisphère) 34:40-42:38
Marja Ahti “Shrine (Aether)” Tender Membranes (Black Truffle) 42:32-54:11
Maria Komarova “While they gathered my ears grew” Synthetic Bird Music (Mappa) 53:39-58:35

FLORILEGIO MIXTAPE #19

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