Chris Burkmenn's Blog

Did you know that is ocean is blue because it’s the color that’s least absorbed by seawater. Most of the time the ocean appears to be blue because this is the color our eyes see. But the ocean can be many other colors depending upon particles in the water, the depth of the water, and the amount of skylight. As well as 71% of the Earth's surface is made up of water. This past weekend I was fortunate enough to spend my vacation at the beach. It inspired me because of it's beauty. There something about the ocean that is majestic. I could stare at the ocean for hours and not grow tired of the sound or the crashing waves. It became hypnotic. My entire visit I kept thinking how amazing it was that the Lord created it. How in awe I was when I sat there and tried to comprehend it. I couldn't help but think of the song "How He Loves us." If Gods grace is an ocean were all sinking. If we truly think deeper into that statement it can be quite intense to think of the ...

We all know that the Grace of the Lord is not understandable, and if you don't I am sad that you have not experienced it. Today in Music Monday I honor United with their Scandal of Grace. The song is truly outstanding and breaks so many musical bounds. I hope that today you will take a chance to listen to this amazing song and know how much God loves you. As well as how far he would go to make sure you knew how much he loves you. I pray that this song be a driving force in your day. This song is featured on the bands new album Zion. Be sure to purchase the song on Itunes. May God bless you and keep you. "Scandal Of Grace"   United Grace, what have You done? Murdered for me on that cross Accused in absence of wrong My sin washed away in Your blood Too much to make sense of it all I know that Your love breaks my fall The scandal of grace, You died in my place So my soul will live Oh to be like You Give all I have just to know...