Songs in the Key of Solomon
When my wife and I were first married, my in-laws let us borrow their copy of Night Light: A Devotional for Couples to do together. Quite quickly we concluded that the devotional was meant for older couples. This made us start searching for a devotional that was fun and even sexual! After some searching, we ended up purchasing Songs in the Key of Solomon: In the Word…and in the Mood by John and Anita Renfroe.

Songs in the Key of Solomon is playful, thoughtful, and most of all tries to connect couples at a deeper level. As the title suggests, Songs in the Key of Solomon: In the Word…and in the Mood weaves it’s way through the Biblical book of Song of Solomon (most of the time). At the beginning of each mini-chapter, the daily entry suggests a particular position, place, or action from which to read the entry from. For example, today it suggested that we sit outside our son’s room as we read about how children are a blessing from the Lord. Each chapter also closes with questions for discussion. This morning, one of the questions asked, “what did you enjoy about our lives prior to having children?” Overall, we have enjoyed slowly meandering through this devotional and highly recommend it to others. In fact, we usually give this as a wedding gift. So if your one of our friends who isn’t married, this book is on its way…after ya tie the knot!
I Am A Mercenary
Rocked out to Brave Saint Saturn’s Mercenary (link will open iTunes) this morning on my commute to work. I love the chorus:
Armed to the teeth,
score one for treachery,
I am a mercenary.
There’s more lies here,
than we can all bury
I am a mercenary.
2011 Pokémon Video Game Championship
Kotaku reported earlier today that the 2011 Pokémon Video Game Championship is but a month away.
For those in the United States, prepare your Pokémon to battle on:
- May 14th, Seattle, WA- Washington State Convention Center, Hall 4B
- May 21st, San Jose, CA – San Jose Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2
- May 28th, Dallas, TX- Arlington Convention Center, Grand Hall
- June 4th, Atlanta, GA- Gwinnett Center, Hall A and B
- June 11th, Washington, D.C.- Dulles Expo Center, South Hall
- June 18th, Newark, NJ- Meadowlands Exposition Center
For those over the pond:
- June 4th, Birmingham, United Kingdom- National Exhibition Centre, Hall 8
- June 11th, Rome, Italy- Fiera Roma, Hall 12, Ingresso Nord
- June 18th, Madrid, Spain- IFEMA, Hall 1, Feria de Madrid
- June 25th, Paris, France- Espace Grande Arche, Parvis de La Défense
- July 2nd , Cologne, Germany- EXPO XXI Köln GmbH, Gladbacher Wall 5
Those that prove that they’ve got what it takes will continue on to the 2011 Pokémon World Championships (August 12-14th) hosted at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, California.
I may or may not be getting Pokémon Black for Easter. 🙂 Wonder if I have enough time to catch and train a group worthy of defeating the very best…
Minecraft Demo
I am one of the few, the proud, but not one of the gaming Marines who have stormed the blocky beaches of Minecraft. Now, with the help of developer/creator @Notch and PC Gamer magazine, I can experience Minecraft in a 90 minute demo. This is one of those games I am afraid to even delve into.


