Steve Cobb : : NEW CD- REVOLUTION OF LOVE!!
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I'm Still Alive!!
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See you soon!]]>Top Three Reasons to Memorize Scripture
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First, allow me to ask, how many verses do you know from the Bible? I am speaking to Christians with this. Honestly, you profess to be changed and overwhelmed by the love of God, but how many verses can you honestly say have impacted you? One of the most practical ways that we have today to become bold representatives of Christ is to memorize His word. How can you share your faith if you do not truly know it? I believe there are three timeless truths that speak to the importance of memorizing scripture:
1. Whatever you think about the most is what you truly value What we think about most is in essence what we worship, and what we worship is what we are becoming. Memorizing scripture will make you think about God and His work in everything on a daily basis.
2. Whatever you value will dictate how you respond to life Think about it. Jesus said that it is not what a man eats that makes Him unclean, but rather what comes out of his heart. If you jump over to Proverbs it tells us to guard our hearts because it is the wellspring of life. Whatever it is that you value at the core of your life will dictate what comes out of your actions and your mouth.
3. Whatever your response to life is your witness to the world If Christianity is on trial then we’re on the witness stand. Jesus isn’t physically here to demonstrate the gospel. Who are we waiting on to stand up and tell of the goodness of God? Of course we know that mankind has the truth of God revealed in them (Romans 1:19) but that truth has been suppressed by unrighteousness (Romans 1:18). We who have been called saints and who are now clothed in the righteousness of Christ, are under obligation (Romans 1:14) to preach with our words and our lives. (of course I wouldn't know that had I not memorized it)
My next question is, how many scriptures do you think you should know? I say don’t quit. Keep going until you can recite the whole Bible. Don’t laugh...Jewish children usually had the first five books memorized by age 10. Now imagine your response the next time your unbelieving neighbor asks about life’s toughest questions when your heart is full of the answers from God....]]>Upcoming Concert and 2 Corinthians 4
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I encourage you to read 2 Corinthians chapter 4. Then stop and study about the city of Corinth and why Paul wrote this letter to the church. Keep re-reading this passage and consider the depth of the thought "16Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." Amen...
We're going to spend a few minutes with this passage tomorrow night at the CD release concert here in San Antonio. I hope you are able to attend!]]>New Beginnings
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We are pleased to announce that Steve's site has been launched! This new site is based off of Steve's old blog site. We are working to include all lyrics, stories about the songs, and other related items. These will come as time allows. In the meantime you can view some of Steve's old blog entries and subscribe to receive updates to the site.
Thanks for checking in!]]>Patriotism and the slavery of America
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really look like? Officially I guess we could use webster's definition:
Main Entry: pa·tri·ot·ism Function: noun Date: circa 1726 --love for or devotion to one's country--
However, lately I think patriotism has been redefined to say, "Love for or devotion to the ideals and beliefs of one's country". Is it really all that different? I think so. It goes much deeper, even to our ability to discern what truly is right and wrong within the context of love. Generally if you truly love something or someone, you will do what is absolutly best regardless of what sacrifices you must make in the name of comfort and peace. But lately, America has become sick with the disease of wanting more. We can't seem to get enough of things. We want better homes, better cars, better phones, or in my case...better guitars.
Not so bad huh? But in their distorted view of patriotism many have grabbed on to the ideals and beliefs of a sick america and bought up bigger homes, better cars, and the newest iWhatever's that we can't afford. We take out loans to keep up with what everyone in America is doing. That's how we support patriotism right? But what does love for my country really look like...especially when you read news like this:
Your life is wrapped around whatever owns you. Our country is owned by slavery to the idea of more. And since most of it's people have laid aside the ability to discern right from wrong we simply follow like sheep not knowing it slays our freedom. Good things aren't bad. It's what we do to get them that usually leaves us bitter and wrecked.
So what now? For me, patriotism means that I scheduled automatic payments to pay off one credit card in November and today instead of buying a new guitar pedal I paid off a consumer credit loan. Why? The love for what is right and best for my neighbors. I'm not debt free, but I will be soon. Can you imagine the power of a nation of people who have no debt? How much could we really help those in need and how much more of a compelling witness to the power of Christ would that be?]]>Recording
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A Dream to Me
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Because I know I felt the air Come alive when I walked by Enough to change my life
And you, just like a star kissed sky Whose beauty owns the night Captivate me with your smile You make me feel alive
----- And I, I'm like the moon that fades away To let the beauty of each day Come and cover me And you, you're like the sun that shines on me And together our lives sing But for now You're just a dream to me You're just a dream to me -----
And you, pretend you never catch Me losing every breath Fumbling with my steps When you hold my hand
----- And I, I'm like the moon that fades away To let the beauty of each day Come and cover me And you, you're like the sun that shines on me And together our lives sing They sing
And I know I may never hold you But I know that my heart wants to Be waiting for the day
When I, I'll be the moon that fades away To let the beauty of each day Come and cover me And you, you'll be the sun that shines on me And together we will sing And you will be Always a dream to me Always a dream to me]]>The Starfish and the Spider
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This book is not a contemporary christian book, nor does it pretend to be spiritual. Though it doesn't discuss God, it does discuss some issues that are very essential to understanding the unstoppable force of Jesus' followers. Notice I don't directly relate this to the church. Not every church operates as true Christ followers. Unfortunately, many churches in America severely miss the mark when it comes to fleshing out their beliefs in everyday life. Traits that follow a church who is trying to exemplify Christ to this world include an infectious loving spirit, fresh insight, and a truly unstoppable impact on the community they inhabit. This is where the importance between starfish and spiders comes into play.
A spider has eight legs and a head. Cut off one of it's legs and you are left with a spider that has seven legs and one useless leg. The spider's web, though it is made out of some of the strongest material in the world, can easily be compromised. You simply find the spider and kill it by crushing it's head. The web will be overcome quickly by the elements and will no longer be effective. Now let's consider a starfish. To be more specific there are two types of starfish we're concerned with. The red and blue Linckia starfish. These starfish are unique in that an attempt to kill them by cutting off one of the arms will only serve to strengthen it. These starfish will not only regenerate a new ray to replace the one that has been taken, but also the ray that was cut off will grow into a new complete starfish. This is possible because the vital organs are replicated in each ray. This truth makes a good spiritual point as well.Gamaliel was a wise Pharisee who understood this comcept in Acts 5 when he addressed the assembly in regards to Peter and the apostles:
"Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God."
Acts 5:35-39
How would you characterize your faith? Do you and your church depend upon your pastor or some other dynamic individual to carry and lead your organization? or is the gospel so ingrained into your soul, life, and surrounding community that it doesn't matter whether or not you have dynamic leadership in place? What really would happen to your witness and faith if some force scattered your church and broke that fellowship into pieces? Remember that we are responsible for our own faith. Don't like the way your church is operating? Then be the change that you want to see. Get to know your neighbors. Show them the love of Christ. Grow in faith. Seek wisdom. I guarantee that your faith will become infectious.]]>CD Project Update!!
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Number of songs: 10
Producer: Will Hunt (Shane & Shane, Shawn McDonald, Bethany Dillon, Derek Webb, and many others)
Mixing Engineer: Shane Wilson (Third Day, Switchfoot, Mercy Me, David Crowder, and he just mixed Chris Tomlin's upcoming cd)
Drums: Will Hunt (Drummer for Shane & Shane)
Bass: Todd Cromwell (Bassist for Shane & Shane)
Electric Guitars: Steve Miller
Keys: Chad Copelin (has worked on Shawn McDonald projects as well as others)
The amount of money required to do this is more than I had expected. However, I believe with all my heart that this is God led and God inspired. I do believe the funds will be made available!! I look forward to seeing this come alive and using these songs to minister to people. Talk to you later!]]>