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My Top Thirty albums from the year that was Twenty18. 01) Gregory Alan Isakov - Evening Machines This album was made mostly at night, the title: Evening Machines refers to the light emanating from the VU meters & the tape... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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Twenty18 / Box Sets, Special Editions & Rereleases

Chris Cornell - Chris Cornell One of my favourite voices in rock music. This collection celebrates his eclectic career & incredible versatility as a singer & performer. The power, majesty & range of that voice blows me away every time.... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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Playlist / Twenty18

My Playlist for Twenty18 – a good 2+ hours of my favourite tracks from the past year. Next up my Top Thirty albums from the year that was Twenty18. 01) Bullet Holes – Gregory Alan Isakov (from the album: Evening... Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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Twenty18 / My Favourite Movies

My twenty favourite movies from the year that was Twenty18. These are the movies I found most entertaining, fun, inspiring and thought provoking. 1) Hostiles This movie is set in 1892 and tells the story of an Army Captain who... Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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Twenty18 / My Favourite TV Shows

As 2018 draws to a close I’m continuing the tradition of sharing my year-end lists. We’ll get started with my twenty favourite shows (TV/Streaming) from the year that was Twenty18. 1) Lost In Space "Danger, Will Robinson!" A thrilling reimagining... Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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Happy Christmas

Posted Dec 24, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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Why Should The Devil Have All The Good Music / Part Two

The long overdue Part Two of my look back at the music and legacy of Larry Norman. Larry Norman - Only Visiting This Planet / this is the first in a trilogy of albums that are undoubtedly the creative high... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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Elevation 2018 - Fitzroy Youth Weekend

Last weekend we had our Youth ministry residential; a weekend packed with life, community and memory makers. We call it Elevation and it is our hope that through experiences like this that friendships, faith and personal development are taken to... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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Why Should The Devil Have All The Good Music

It is ten years since we lost Larry Norman. He was a pioneer of what became known as Jesus Rock, combining rock'n'roll with the message of Christianity. In Larry's hands it was hopeful, spiritual and social. The gospel hadn't changed... Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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Resurrection Songs / Andrew Peterson - His Heart Beats

Resurrection Letters Vol. 1 is the new record from Andrew Peterson. It is the soundtrack for Resurrection Day, and what a splendid soundtrack it is. Andrew Peterson writes: "We don’t know exactly how it all went down, but we do... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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In The Silence - Holy Saturday

It is Holy Saturday... black Saturday... silent Saturday... The truth is we can never fully comprehend or begin to imagine what that first silent Saturday felt like... you see we know the end of the story. We know the good... Continue reading

Posted Mar 31, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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One Year On...

I have to be honest I hate this photo! A year ago this week... this was me in the ICU of the Military Hospital in Prague. If you’ve been following my story (and I sincerely appreciate it if you have)... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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A Starting Place Not A Stopping Place

Today is Transfiguration Sunday, and I was speaking to the kids in our morning service about this amazing event. Jesus took Peter, James and John up to a mountain. Luke tells us in his gospel that they went up the... Continue reading

Posted Feb 11, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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Into The New Year

2017... what a year that was! I won't be sad to put it in the rearview, but we made it through and all is grace. So here's to 2018, all will be well. Happy new year from all of us!... Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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Carry The Candle Against The Wind

A poem/prayer from Wendell Berry as we set forth on our journey through the new year. Leavings (2012) Wendell Berry Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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New Year's Day / Searching for a Better King

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when... Continue reading

Posted Jan 1, 2018 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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The Best of Twenty17 / Albums

Wendell Berry wrote: “The music, while it lasted, brought a new world into being.” It really is a gift to be treasured; one of the very finest things to enjoy in this life. Here are my Top Thirty albums of... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2017 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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The Best of Twenty17 / Box Sets, Special Editions & Rereleases

Bob Dylan – Trouble No More: The Bootleg Series, Vol.13 / 1979-1981 At the end of the 70s Dylan went to the famous Muscle Shoals studio, hired a hot band; which included Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits, and brought in... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2017 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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The Best of Twenty17 / Playlist

In the time between Christmas Day and the new year I always enjoy looking back and listening again to the music that was the soundtrack to my year. As I do this I compile my Playlist of around 35 tracks;... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2017 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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The Best of Twenty17 / Movies

2017 has been an alright year for cinema. I've not been able to go as often as I used to, but I did still manage to catch some terrific movies this year. I know I also missed quite a few,... Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2017 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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The Best of Twenty17 / TV Shows

As the year draws to a close it is time to look back at the best of Twenty17. First up... TV shows/series that I’ve enjoyed this year. With all the health stuff I’ve been dealing with in the past nine... Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2017 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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Merry Christmas!

From all of us, to all of you... a very Merry Christmas! Continue reading

Posted Dec 24, 2017 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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The Sounds of Christmas

Music is such an important part of the Christmas season. But for me not just any Christmas album will do; it has to have the right balance of darkness and light, melancholy and celebration. I’ve blogged before about my favourite... Continue reading

Posted Dec 23, 2017 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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Youth Ministry - Christmas Games

With the Festive Season well and truly here it is time to share some of my favourite festive themed games. I love Christmas! I really love Christmas! It is the most wonderful time of the year and it also happens... Continue reading

Posted Dec 22, 2017 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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Game of the Day - The Chicken Game

Age: 8+ Group size: 10+ Resources: None. If there is one game that is sure to get everyone in your group laughing then this is the one. The Chicken Game is utterly ridiculous and that is what makes it so... Continue reading

Posted Nov 24, 2017 at Livingloud - The Bowmanblog

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