IVP - Strangely Dim

I would say that we would need to be loosened from our materialism. Our lives are so cluttered and jammed with things and consumeristic crap - that we aren't that thoughtful as a group.

There are thoughtful individuals and certainly pockets of grace, but as a whole we care too much for our things and ourselves.

Elvis' rendition of "My Way" is ringing in my head...Isn't that our song?

I have "I Me Mine" by the Beatles in my head, but either one is fine. Good call on materialism, although I'd say it's not solely an American Christian problem. I read an interview with Kanye West the other day; he's the bright light of hip hop and he knows it, but he was distracted from the interview by his latest project: he's redecorating the interior of his condo. That's not a statement about West's beliefs, but his platform is certainly more mainstream than mere Christianity. Rolling Stone never gives me any press, incidentally.

Too bad you're not available for Rolling Stone, perhaps CCM might grant an interview? But if they do be sure to mention U2 as a main influence in your editorial roots (seems like a popular thing to do). I prefer Bruce Springsteen as the main catalyst of my yet-to-be discovered lyrical career.

Bruuuuuuuce!

Since we're dancing to classic rock, did you know that the last name of Ray Davies (of the Kinks) is pronounced "Daviz"? Apparently he has a new disc out, and the Chicago DJs pushing it are all about getting his name right.

Here's my favorite Ray Davies lyric:

"I'd rather have you think I'm deaf, dumb or blind than aggravation every time I speak my mind."

Ha - sounds Dylanesque...poetic and deep.