On What I Found Online

Options:
A) Penner's "Now and Not Yet" paradox in N.T. theology.

B) Prime example of Niebuhr's "Church Above the World" model of cultural interaction.

C) Carnal Nature in conflict with Spirit Nature

D) Different strokes for different folks

-C.D. Clements

On Pirated Pirate Internet Resources

Here are some internet resources for the scholarly pursuit of pirate linguistics. Enjoy!

A) How to talk like a Pirate, 1

B) How to talk like a Pirate, 2

C) International Talk Like a Pirate Day

D) Supplementary Vocab, and alphabet

E) Flash English/Pirate Translation

F) AOL research & learn : Pirate phrases

G) Pirate Keyboard

H) Instructional Video

-C.D. Clements

On The Best Of Halo 2

The 493 Cummer Avenue, Pat and Chris Halo 2 template for an optimal gaming session is comprised of many delicate elements. One of the most important and carefully considered components is the selection of music to which the game will be played. I have humbly comprised a ‘best of’ with regard to the Halo 2 sound track. It is our sincere hope that the incorporation of our research into great Halo 2 music will add new dimensions to your own Halo 2 experience.

The List: (alphabetically)

Elvis Costello – My Aim is True

Features classic Costello styled music, strong melodies, and a neat acoustic selection of bonus tracks.

Jars of Clay – Good Monsters

This new Jars of Clay album sends Christian music into the much beloved world of new ‘indy’ rock. Reminds us of stuff like Cold Play mixed with SufJan and some other things too. Track 8 is the best.

John Mayer – Continuum

Courtesy of Paul Randell; this is John Mayer as heard not catering to the musical needs of adolescent girls. Good mix for rocking; one step down from ‘rocking out’.

New Pornographers – Electric Version, Twin Cinema

Stellar Canadian band, regardless of what Dan Jupp’s cousin thinks. This is feel good, foot taping music.

Phish – Billy Breathes, Slip Stitch and Pass

Phish… who knew? Highlights include a well refined studio recording (Billy Breathes) and a great live album (Slip Stitch and Pass). The ladder is liked because of a Talking Heads cover which kicks the album off. The great jams will cause your Halo 2 experience to run incredibly smooth.

The Roan – Ambient Compilation

This is the music which stared it all. Jason Rainville made me an ambient mix in third year, and we would swear by this mix all through out the Tyndale Halo 2 years. Good mix of creepy ambient, and chill ambient with a beat.

Talking Heads – Fear of Music, Remain in the Light, True Stories

Music which is great, and a little out of the ordinary. Fear of music comes with many killer lines which can be quoted in various contexts for great inside jokes. Remain in the light is a treat as well. True Stories gives an enjoyable look at the 80’s from the talking head’s perspective. ‘Speaking in Tongues’ could have been in this list as well, but we haven’t given it the chance it probably deserves.

-C.D. Clements

On the Conference

(click for larger view)

A few points from the Restoring Justice conference

A) Tony Campolo’s ideas about Red Letter Christians. This was a theme which could be found throughout the event, and originally posted by Lewis on his blog. Follow .:this link:. for an interview by Campolo on CBC’s the Hour.

B) It is not necessary to be a hippy to be a Christian. But adopting various hippy ideas really helps. There was a large emphasis on community and caring for others from a community.

C) Not at all related to the conference’s theme, but playing in the band was quite an experience. I never worship and experience God like I do from behind a kit. I am not sure what that is about, but it happens almost every time I play in a worship setting. I propose that playing drums is a very mystical experience…

Here are some links which are related:

Darryl’s Conference Notes

Epiphaneia – Session Syndication

J. Locke’s Reflection

N.A. Dhillon's Reflection

-C.D. Clements

On a Documentary

The other night I watched a film about Burning Man festival. If you have two hours, this gives a neat look into the lives of others, and their ideas. Even a quick peruse would be worth while.

I don't think I will live and die by the ideas expressed in the film; however there are certainly some aspects where one could allow the ideas to influence the individual & the communal setting. Such an influence would probably leave the individual at a better place than where the individual started.

Let me know what you think.

Burning Man Documentary Link

-C.D. Clements

On two more photos from the L.I.T. canoe trip

With regard to an unrelated matter; I hope Nyssa Dhillon will return to OPC this summer.

-C.D. Clements

On Humor

Concert Field

"This was a holy moment in which one could ponder shit and be right."

Other funny phish moments are at:

Gallery with Captions

Letters to the Band with Responses

C.D. Clements

On!

Chris Lewis has posted a little ditty about his experience at 493. This is worth reading. Follow this link.

-also-

Someone I live with took a trip. We don't know when he is returning, but we made him a welcome home picture. It is in a nice frame on his desk. Here is a preview:

- C.D. Clements

On The Porn Show

Went to see the New Pornographers again on the 6th. It was an ambient -26 degrees at Nathan Phillips , and difficult to groove with many people packed around.

Degree of fun (although): High.

In addition Rachel Clements could have gone, but chose not to. I feel that she should have.

They are probably the best Canadian act going.

-C.D. Clements

On The Dearly Departed

Chris Lewis (pictured above) has moved to the United States for school. Lewis was enjoyable to live with at 493 for the following reasons:

-Making fun of Penney and Paul (mostly Penney).

-Making fun of Al.

-Making fun of various other people.

-Discussing women.

-Lewis leaving his Stella in the fridge.

-Him having a beard.

-Talking about Ronald J. Sider, the Emerging church, and the book ‘Blankets’.

-The Sheraton Center trip (where the below photo was taken at breakfast).

-Affirming athletics, and the importance of looking good.

-Having someone to call 'LewDog'.

-Digging Damien Rice.

-And a variety of other reasons.

Okay man, visit soon.

-C.D. Clements

On Repetition

Repetition in prayer assists in expressing a particular idea to God in prayer without having to think up new ways of explaining yourself.

Just don’t let the repetition become vain.

-C.D. Clements

On Three More Things

First Thing:

Another Chris Clements Lookalike was found.

Second Thing:

A Picture of Nyssa and I. I am told the last post does not (and should) have a picture under the engagement post. So here one is.

Third Thing:

For the first time Trey has been arrested on drug related charges. Perhaps he is now becoming a bonafide rock star. For an interesting look into the drugs in his possession, surf to drugsandpoisons.blogspot.com

On Three Things.

The First Thing:

I became engaged to Nyssa Dhillon on the 9th. You may see her blogspot for details. I can vouch for all she has written.

The Second Thing:

It has recently come to my attention that Christ was a man of the people; I suppose this includes (but is not limited to) the village people.

The Third Thing:

Penney has found this picture online, and it is not me. This mystery me apparently resides in England, and is a friend of a friend from Penney' s camp. Penney has also taken a few liberties with his new photo program. ( I feel you can click the image for a larger view)

-C.D. Clements

On Tyndale College, where I recieved my undergrad degree

Preaching class trip to an organic farm to explore the Parable of the Soils

-C.D. Clements

On Jason Penney Buying a Bike

There is nothing quite like a good bike. Recently Jesse, Nate D. and I went to Sunnybrook park, and came back very covered in mud. Here is why this is fun:

A) Going fast

B) Steering around obstacles

C) Having trees whip by your face

D) Physical burn of muscles

E) Performing great falls

F) Commenting to one another on how ‘awesome’ any given bike maneuver is, or particular terrain type.

G) Having that girl in the car check us out.

H) The knowledge that together we successfully completed a grueling ride in cold rain.

Dear Penney: come on man.

Also, special thanks to Chris Drudge for biking fast down the hill in the picture.

-C.D. Clements

On Al r. Hounsell

Al is my former roomate. We don't hold it againts him. He still loves the Lord.

-C.D. Clements

On the Desert Fathers

26. The brethren came to Abba Anthony and laid before him a passage from Leviticus. The old man went out into the desert, secretly followed by Abba Ammonas, who knew that this was his custom. Abba Anthony went a long way off and stood there praying, crying in a loud voice, 'God, send Moses, to make me understand this saying.' Then there came a voice speaking with him. Abba Ammonas said that although he heard the voice speaking with him, he could not understand it.

32. Abba Anthon said, 'I no longer fear God, but I love Him. For love casts out fear.' (Jn 4.18)

-C.D. Clements

On Going to Feenie's Cottage.

- C.D. Clements

On Coming back from Camp.

Community is the best and worst thing there is.

Best: Laughter, Morning Prayer, Mid-Morning Staff Run, Meals, Discussions, Honesty, etc.

Worst: Differences, Noise, Little Personal Space/Time, Sin, Miscommunication, Conflicting Personalities, etc.

We also went on a enjoyable canoe trip.

-C.D. Clemetns

On Trey

Trey Anastasio: Toronto, CANADA July 18, 2006

Set list:

Sand
Drifting
Trouble
Sleep Again
Something For Rockets
Goodbye Head >
Plasma
Waste*
You've Got Me Floating*
On The Road Again*
Mexican Cousin*
Suskind Hotel
Who Are You

Encore:
These Eyes
Dragonfly
Tuesday
*Trey on acoustic guitar, Mike on banjo.

I have gone to see Trey Anastasio of Phish play the other night. Amongst the lengthy jams within the songs (which were in themselves somewhat of a transcendent experience) I consider the following points:

A) Trey refers to music & jams as a sort of divine language. (I am beginning to feel this is a valid point)
B) There is this ‘belonging’ sort of feeling/concept that happens amongst people while enjoying music.
C) I appreciate the cathartic/transcendent nature of a relationship with God, and great music. Not that Trey jams are a replacement for God, but just as language is used in conversation/communion with the divine, I find myself to be considering the role of music in communion with the divine.
D) At any rate, little jams in worship where one is able to stop singing prescribed words, and enter into a sort of worshipful communion (often without words) is unique and wonderful.

Okay. C.D. Clements.