Music Albums I loved: 1. Under Your Bright Wings—Sarah McMillan Beautiful, simple, and undeniable. Many have heard of JohnMark McMIllan. This is his wife’s fantastic EP that makes you understand why anyone would ever want to play folk music. Sarah’s voice beautifully captures the honesty of her relationship with Jesus in an album that immediately brings God to earth with its first track “Flesh and Bone” (my favorite song of the year). It then continues with a folk-country flavor that you can’t help but love even though you want to resist anything country. Not a single track is worth skipping. I LOVE this album. 2. In Rainbows—Radiohead Head to toe unique and interesting. In an unpretentious way, the music effortlessly keeps you on your heels without feeling the slightest bit contrived. Confident, flawless and an instant classic. Other good listens: Joel Khouri—These Streets Come Alive What I appreciate about this album that it stays true as a worship album. These aren’t basic sing-a-long worship songs either. The songs flow and are spontaneous. The album slowly draws you into a deep place of worship and meditation and it doesn’t ever feel like it’s trying too trick you with music to take you there. M.I.A.—Kala Ridiculous beats. Lots of energy, original and flavorful. Spoon—Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga Fun and easy to listen to. Brandon Willett—Sh’ma Brandon Willett’s fist album is Interesting and easy to worship with. I think if he continues he could make some really great stuff. Movies (and television) I’m going to start this by saying that my favorite view of the year actually came from television. The Best: 24: Season 4 I’m only going to talk about movies I watched this year. It doesn’t necessarily have to be made this year. What I loved: United 93 Last Holiday The Death of Mr. Lazarescu The Great Escape – I used to not like old movies at all but I loved this. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Before Sunrise Zodiac A Prairie Home Companion Other good views: The Bourne Ultimatum Eastern Promises Disturbia Darjeeling Limited The Departed Black Snake Moan Before Sunset School for Scoundrels Wayne’s World 2 Children of Men The Science of Sleep Ocean’s 13 Stranger Than Fiction License to Kill (James Bond) Breach The Devil Wears Prada Babel Scoop Bubble For Your Consideration Personal review I’m 2 semesters and a summer class closer to a degree. I have to imagine life will be easier when school is finished. This year there was a very healthy transition in my church life. I now go to NearWest Vineyard church and it has made the last third of the year the most enjoyable part of the year for me. I’ve grown this year. I’m better off now than I was a year ago. | 
