Two quick posts today:

The new album from Matisyahu drops today. I pre-ordered it from iTunes last week and downloaded it first thing this morning. First impression is that Youth is a solid effort from my favorite Hasidic Jewish Reggae artist. The title track is hot, Jerusalem is cool, and the album version of King Without a Crown captures the raw energy of the live track and polishes it into a new creation. Good stuff!

Over the weekend I read Andy Stanley‘s newest book, It Came From Within! Andy is one of the best teachers and ministers out there right now. Everytime he speaks I get a fresh perspective of God’s Word. The new book invites readers to look below the surface of our problems (Guilt, Anger, Jealousy, and Greed) and begin to rid our hearts of these monsters with the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ. It isn’t about changing our behaviors but about changing our hearts. I heard Andy speak on this subject a couple of years ago and it was refreshing to see his thoughts fully formed on the page. After identifying the monsters, Andy invites us to join in a new set of habits to destroy their power (Confession, Forgiveness, Celebration, and Generosity). The book was such a breeze that I read it in 3 days. You need this book!

Have a great Tuesday everyone!