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Humbled

1000 Generations 's MySpace Blog — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:57:00 +0000

I was remembering something today that happened a few years ago...

Steven and I were at Steak n' Shake and we were sitting next to a table where an "interestingly dressed" man sat. I'm embarrassed to say that we proceeded to crack jokes about this man and his funny appearance.

We had just ordered our food when we realized that we didn't have any cash on us. This was back when Steak n' Shake didn't take credit cards. We were just about to tell our server to cancel our order when the very man that we had been making fun of came up to our table and said, "I overheard you saying you didn't bring any money and love to pay for your meal. Here's $20, God bless you guys."

Steven and I sat there totally dumbfounded and humbled. It was a major life lesson for me to be shown love and kindness from someone I was treating unfairly.

My prayer for all of us is that our lives and our conversations (even the ones we think no one hears) would honor God and show kindness to others.

Amanda

Evart, MI , 02/18/11

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Robinson, IL , 10/08/10

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Chicago, IL , 09/18/10

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Dyer, IN , 09/18/10

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Lowell, IN , 09/04/10

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Trust

1000 Generations 's MySpace Blog — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:47:00 +0000

This morning, as I taught this song to my little girls, I was reminded of how such a simple song can break through one of life’s most looming barriers: trust. I thought I'd share this old hymn with you in case you forgot about it (like I did) or need to be introduced to it. Enjoy!

Trust and Obey By: John H. Sammis and Daniel B. Towner

When we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. Trust and obey, for there’s no other way To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, but our toil he doth richly repay; not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross, but is blest if we trust and obey. Trust and obey, for there’s no other way To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. But we never can prove the delights of his love until all on the altar we lay; for the favor he shows, for the joy he bestows, are for them who will trust and obey. Trust and obey, for there’s no other way To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at his feet, or we'll walk by his side in the way; what he says we will do, where he sends we will go; never fear, only trust and obey.

Steven’s Top “You Cannot Miss These Things” List of 2010!

1000 Generations 's MySpace Blog — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:44:00 +0000

Have you ever had a moment where you heard, saw, or read something and all the hairs on the back of your neck tingle? Where you know you are experiencing something that is beyond just listening or observing? Where you truly feel like you’re connecting with something deeper? Over the past year, I’ve been privileged to have several of these moments and I feel it is my responsibility to promote the works that have truly touched my life!

Now, I listen to A LOT of music, watch quite a few movies, and read the occasional book every year. Most of it I feel is disposable and some just plain entertaining. I consider the following list to stand head and shoulders above being labeled simply either. I would be great for you to be able to experience what I experience listening, watching, and reading these pieces of art. Obviously, we all have different preferences and tastes, but I think these are just exceptional regardless of personal opinion.

In closing, I’d LOVE to hear what songs, movies, and books “did it” for you this past year! By all means, reply back to this blog and let us know what’s amazing out there. There’s just too much good quality art being made these days to ingest it all! Happy listening, watching, and reading…

Yours,
Steven Potaczek
1000 Generations

MUSIC (all downloadable from iTunes):....
-Marc Cohn: “Canyon” on Live 04/05, “Things We’ve Handed Down” on Rainy Season
-PM Dawn: “Looking Through Patient Eyes” on The Best of PM Dawn
-Peter Gabriel: “Only Us” on Us, “That Voice Again” on So
-Matt Maher: “Alive Again” on Alive Again
-MercyMe: “Here Am I” on Almost There
-Keane: “Is It Any Wonder” on Under the Iron Sea
-Joe Satriani: “Love Thing” and “Time” on Crystal Planet
-Imogen Heap: “First Train Home” on Ellipse
-Eric Church: “Love Your Love the Most” and “Carolina” on Carolina

MOVIES:
-The Book of Eli
-“Firefly” series

.... BOOKS:
-Listening To the Heartbeat of God by J. Philip Newell

Greenwood, 08/06/10

stevenpotaczek — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:52:46 +0000

August 2, 2010

stevenpotaczek — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 03:48:56 +0000

1000 Generations’ first album, “Prayers,” is officially going out-of-print. There’s only 30 copies left! These final prints will not be available anywhere else. Each last copy is going to be commemorated numerically and personally signed by each of the band members. This is your chance to snag up the last of these physical albums! We are offering these final prints to you for only $15 (plus $3 s/h).

The digital version (mp3) of this album and its individual tracks will always be available for download at iTunes, on our website, and at all the other digital download sites. The actual CDs with their beautiful Digipak artwork are selling out though, with the master being put in the “1kG Vault” (similar to the “Disney Vault,” but not quite as big). Click here to grab your copy!