Grave Robber

My favorite contemporary Christian band is Petra. They were the pioneers in Christian rock. Their classic, "Grave Robber," is all about the hope every Christian has after he or she dies. The lyrics are built off of 1 Corinthians 15:54--"Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" Don't you just love Paul's sarcastic jab at death? It has no hold over those of us in Christ Jesus. Check out the lyrics as you watch the video of Petra's final performance after 33 years of ministry.



Grave Robber
There's a step that we all have to take alone
An appointment we have with the great unknown
Like a vapor this life is just waiting to pass
Like the flowers that fade like the withering grass

But life seems so long and death so complete
And the grave an impossible portion to cheat
But there's One who has been there and still lived to tell
There is One who has been through both heaven and hell
And the Grave will come up empty handed that day
Jesus will come and steal us away

Where is the sting tell me where is the bite
When the grave robber comes like a thief in the night
Where is the victory where is the prize
When the grave robber comes
And death finally dies

Many still mourn and many still weep
For those that they love who have fallen asleep
But we have this hope though our hearts may still ache
Just one shout from above and they all will awake
(And) in the reunion of joy we will see
Death will be swallowed in sweet victory

When the last enemy is gone from the dust will come a song
Those asleep will be awakened - not a one will be forsakened
He shall wipe away our tears - He will steal away our fears
There will be no sad tomorrow - there will be no pain or sorrow

An Urgent Message for Men Who Have Influence

You've got to take 5 1/2 minutes of your life and watch "Slow Fade"... a music video by Casting Crowns. It's impact could be life changing for you and those you care about.

Slow Fade is not about male-patterned baldness. It's about thinking through our choices before we make them. The song will remind you that the choices we make at any given moment have consequences, both short-term and long-term, that can either bring blessing or tragedy upon us and those we care about.

Watch it for the wife who calls you "husband," the children who call you "dad," the athletes who call you "coach," the parents who call you "son" or "daughter," the congregation who calls you "pastor," the employees who call you "boss," and the host of others who call you "friend."

Satan is out to destroy every one of us, including those around us. Hey, I'm not paranoid. I am just realistic.

So check this out. If it strikes a chord in you and you would like to talk, I'd be honored to connect asap. I'll listen and I'll pray.