tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155300442024-03-13T04:39:17.685-04:00The Sounding BoardThe sounding board is the part of a string instrument (like a piano) that transmits the vibrations of the strings to the air, greatly increasing the loudness of sound over that of a string alone. It is also a generic name for a group of people bouncing ideas off of each other. This blog gives me a chance to “sound” things out loud and I hope I will be amplified by our interaction.Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.comBlogger214125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-54017835739158089382012-04-12T10:17:00.001-04:002012-04-12T10:18:19.739-04:00Continuum of Faith to AntagonismBecause of several recent conversations and studying for a sermon on "Doubting Thomas" (who would be more accurately described as "unbelieving") this weekend, I have been working on creating a continuum of Faith to Antagonism to Faith. My ultimate goal with this list would be to see how God responds to people at each point along the way and how we should deal with ourselves and others Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-40645017036975448612012-02-29T14:25:00.000-05:002012-02-29T14:25:59.323-05:00Grace and SongsOne of the amazing things about the UM Hymnal is its categorization of songs. As I was preparing for this weekend's Confirmation trip in which we'll discuss Prevenient, Justifying, and Sanctifying grace, I began to think of worship songs and hymns for each type of grace. Has anyone done a categorization of contemporary music for these that they'd like to share?The following is a list Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-7723370487633435412010-06-25T20:52:00.000-04:002010-06-25T20:52:48.941-04:00TGIFThank God It's Friday is the usual understanding of these four letters. However, a new meaning for the acronym TGIF has just come to my attention. It was created by Leonard Sweet to describe the world we live in today:
Twitter
Google
Iphone
Facebook
As I have prepared for my sermon this week, I have been thinking about the "stuff" in my life. Most of it revolves Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-42526973973706928582010-06-23T22:59:00.000-04:002010-06-23T22:59:02.185-04:00It's About TimeIt's about time I wrote something here. I have finally graduated from seminary and have begun working as an Associate Minister at Vineville Methodist! So far, I am loving it and feeling the weight of the responsibility of this position. I am looking forward to participating as a minister in my first baptisms, communion, and weddings in the next few weeks.
Isaiah is now a year Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-33224445173991221802009-11-17T12:00:00.000-05:002009-11-17T12:00:04.236-05:00Video Week (bonus), Part 5So, I finished the video of Isaiah's baptism a little earlier than I thought I'd be able to, so enjoy this bonus to video week. Isaiah was baptized on October 25, 2009 at Hope Springs Community Church in Lexington, KY. Both sets of grandparents were present as well as our good friends the Vandenbergh's and the Norrod's (Paul did the video - thanks Paul!!!).Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-84771141800400326452009-11-16T12:00:00.000-05:002009-11-16T12:00:01.664-05:00Video Week, Part 4Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-51611505950571318342009-11-15T12:00:00.000-05:002009-11-15T12:00:00.940-05:00Video Week, Part 3Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-21736183461429479082009-11-14T12:00:00.000-05:002009-11-14T12:00:01.145-05:00Video Week, Part 2Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-58995500575146755412009-11-13T12:00:00.001-05:002009-11-13T12:00:03.570-05:00Video Week beginsEvery day this week (ok - four days, but a week sounds better), I have set up a video to be posted on my blog of my son. Enjoy #1.Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-10131508829929940662009-11-12T12:00:00.003-05:002009-11-12T12:00:04.353-05:00A Better Definition of Faith"Faith is conviction of truth, one so deep that, far from believing without knowing, faith always seeks knowledge. It is always willing to face the evidence, entertain doubt, and inquire as far as truth may lead it" (19).Dykstra, Craig. Growing in the Life of Faith (2nd Edition). Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.What a wonderful expression of our faith. So often Christians are Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-14830364448649196692009-11-11T17:00:00.000-05:002009-11-11T17:00:01.964-05:00prayer for children, part IIMany months ago, I posted "prayer for children." I ended up not finishing this project for two reasons: time & I made it too difficult, trying to fit everything into one prayer. Through the past three months, rather than putting pen to paper, I just began singing acapello prayers to Isaiah and this song developed out of it. If I can find a way to sing it and record it, I'll post it here (I'm Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-8060343540913832162009-11-05T23:50:00.001-05:002009-11-05T23:52:52.602-05:00Explosion of JoyHere are some great thoughts on the WHY of missions. The author, Dr. Tennent, is the President of Asbury Theological Seminary (that school I attend)…"Lesslie Newbigin has pointed out that in the New Testament we witness not the burden of obeying a command, but rather a vast “explosion of joy.”[1] Jürgen Moltmann described it as the joyous invitation to all peoples to come to a “feast without end.Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-89882103785166528572009-11-04T12:18:00.002-05:002009-11-04T12:19:26.809-05:00fall and halloween picturesI hope you enjoy these pictures of our family adventures over the past month or so.Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-10281491184248552272009-11-04T12:14:00.003-05:002009-11-04T12:17:42.536-05:00baptism photosOn October 25, Isaiah was baptized at Hope Springs Community Church (where we attend in Lexington, KY). He didn't cry when the water was placed on his head, just grunted a little. What a wonderful experience of God's grace through this sacrament and the community of believers surrounding us. Isaiah's grandparents made it for the service as well. (a video will follow).Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-61671872390242837572009-09-29T22:46:00.004-04:002009-09-29T22:50:26.538-04:00Congrats to AsburyAsbury Theological Seminary, the grad school I am attending, had the most graduates enter the ordained ministry in the United Methodist Church out of any seminary. Congratulations to us for providing so many trained elders and deacons!See the article here.Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-43743762657933346482009-09-03T13:25:00.000-04:002009-09-03T13:26:15.686-04:00pictures of Isaiah over the past monthDan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-77961347116996244522009-08-20T08:13:00.004-04:002009-08-20T08:22:56.698-04:00The Family That Plays Board Games Together...So, for post #200 (wow!), here's a little encouragement for families with kids.Families that play board games with their kids weekly "helped improve the children’s concentration, social interaction and co-operation with siblings. It also boosted their patience, concentration, teamwork, sharing, social interaction, communication, sportsmanship, critical thinking skills, maths and spelling" (http:Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-76362984645852927312009-08-06T13:05:00.003-04:002009-08-06T13:12:36.570-04:00the joy of smilingIsaiah has started smiling over the past week. Here's a couple of great shots of him making his parents go gaga over him.This week I have faced some inner struggles that has kept me up at night and ashamed I'm not past these same old temptations. But seeing Isaiah's smile has reminded me that: "His anger is but for a moment,His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night,But a shoutDan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-47535099250904040272009-07-23T12:56:00.002-04:002009-07-23T12:58:30.519-04:00QuoteAs I was going back through my journal today, I came across a quote I found interesting and challenging. It's from a while back, but still relevant to me today."We are not defined by what we surrender, but whatever we hold on to - because what we hold on to, holds on to us." - JD Walt (Sermon: Jan. 10, 2009)Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-74514773433933177222009-07-15T19:12:00.002-04:002009-07-15T19:13:25.891-04:00new pics of IsaiahSummer is going well. Two classes, children's ministry, and getting to know my wonderful son (enjoy the pics).Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-26435937231056780102009-06-05T10:33:00.001-04:002009-06-05T10:36:48.956-04:00hello Isaiah Taylor UnderwoodDan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-67058097871194156902009-06-02T19:34:00.002-04:002009-06-02T19:37:05.024-04:00A "Legend"-ary Bachelor PartyTo celebrate Shannon Blosser's upcoming wedding, we decided to head out to Applebee's Park to watch the Lexington Legends take on the Savannah Sand Gnats. During the game we embarrassed Shannon and ourselves thoroughly, won $50 in a three-legged race, took in a fireworks show, and had a great time. Congrats Shannon!Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-23021091966513180422009-06-02T10:44:00.003-04:002009-06-02T10:50:20.226-04:00what I saw in 'Outlook' todayAbout 9 months ago I entered this "event" into Outlook, which syncs with my phone. So, as I looked at my phone this morning, I saw a notice that "Baby Danjo due" tomorrow. Woo-woo!!! If only he'll obey my 9 month old command! I've found that the waiting is not difficult for me (he'll come when he's ready), but it is in watching Joanna deal with these hard days of pregnancy. So, I'm anxious Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-63042325401059405262009-05-25T13:43:00.002-04:002009-05-25T13:45:45.309-04:00cookout at the Barnes'We had a blast eating fried chicken, corn on the cob, watermelon, homemade 'slaw, and slinging a frisbee around. We'll miss Kevin and Brandon as they have graduated and are moving on to new places and jobs. Congrats guys!!Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530044.post-86025686956874797232009-05-09T19:27:00.003-04:002009-05-09T19:29:27.937-04:00to all you other men out there who have it so toughIf we are denied our conjugal rights, maybe we should take a page out of this guy's book.umm.... that'll get you hurt. or a life abstentia.Dan Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08774941125498213115noreply@blogger.com0