Beauty Will Rise

Whom have I in heaven but you?
And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.
My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:25-26 ESV

By now you are probably aware of the tragedy that befell Stephen Curtis Chapman and his family on May 20, 2008 when their young, adopted dauthter, Maria, was struck in their driveway and killed by an SUV driven by one of the Chapman's sons.

Now, 18 months later, Stephen Curtis Chapman has released what is arguably one of the most important albums to be released in any genre this year.  The album is raw, stripped down musically, and emotionally one of the most beautiful listening experiences I've had in a really long time.

I can't stop listening to it..  I recommend it highly.  Download it (legally), find a quiet spot, listen to it...and be amazed by the awesomeness of God, even in the midst of devastation and tragedy.  There is MUCH to meditate on here!

God is good...and all things work for good for those who love the Lord and who are called according to His purpose.

Tune in tomorrow for my reflections on this past Sunday's sermon.