The makings of a beautiful mess

A beautiful mess is somewhat of a term that I use to define cathartic moments in life. That's how I would like to describe how clutter when thrown in a mix seems to come out with something beautiful. Just like how chaotic experiences brings out the best in people. Or the experience of being caught the middle of a Sonic Youth song. It is an experience of long lost aural blasts of resonating guitars and the staccato of pounding punk rock drumbeats. It is an experience that can only be found in the middle of PayItForward’s live performance of A Childlike Response To The Nearness Of You.

PayItForward | When I Come Around

This Greenday song was among the reasons why I decided that I want to learn to play the guitar. While Greenday was the band that made me collaborate with my friends: Laix Naguit, Chris Villarante and Jarme Mondragon back in high school to form a punk band.
Personnel
Guitar/Vox - Laix | Bass/Vox - Chuck | Drums - Mark

Ellen Degenerate | Sway

This song was written and originally performed by New Zealand-based pop artist Bic Runga, it originally appeared on her album Drive and on the original motion picture soundtrack of American Pie. Here's Ellen Degenerate's take on the song, hope you'll like it.
personnel: jenny - sings | chuck - guitar/sings | ten - bass | mark - drums

Ellen Degenerate | 3 Small Words

A cover of Josie & The Pussycats' 3 Small Words. Apologies for the crappy video quality Personnel: Jen (vocals), Chuck (guitar), Ten (bass), Mark (drums) know more about the band on their website ellendegenerate.wordpress.com

PayItForward | Lending Yourself

An old song that my band PayItForward haven't played in years. Too bad my camera's memory ran out before we were able to hit the final note.

The Language of God

A couple of months ago I stumbled upon this blog by the United Church of Christ as part of their "God is still speaking," or "The Stillspeaking Initiative", campaign that was originally launched in 2002.
Having historically favored progressive or liberal views on civil rights, gay rights, women's rights and other social issues, the video appeals to me as it shows how in my opinion churches should be.

N.T. Wright's insight on Hell

Following up on J.I. Packer's take on hell I found this good insight from leading New Testament scholar N.T. Wright

Hell is the negation of fellowship with God

I first encountered J.I. Packer when my Sunday School teacher gave his book Knowing God as a prize for getting the highest score in our exams.

James Innell Packer is a British-born Canadian Christian theologian in the low church Anglican tradition. He currently serves as the Board of Governors' Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is considered one of the most influential evangelicals in North America.