Love is calling you

I was driving to work this morning, and the song "The lost get found" by Britt Nicole came on the radio. At first I thought "who is this?" because it sounded very mainstream, and checked to see if I was on the right radio station... Sure was... So I listened and ended up really appreciating the message, and felt like God was speaking to me through this song. Here are a few of the lyrics that stuck with me-

Why don't you rise up now?
Don't be afraid to stand out
That's how the lost get found....

There's a girl on the streets, she's cryin'
There's a man whose faith is dyin'
Love is calling you....

Why do we go with the flow
Or take an easier road?
Why are we playin' it safe?
Love came to show us the way
Love is a chance we should take....

There's a really big world at your fingertips
And you know you have the chance to change it

I especially like the line "love is calling you." Isn't this the ultimate reason for evangelization? Does it really have much to do with "I'm right" and "you're wrong" and so I'm going to correct your errors? Or should love (or His voice of love) be the reason and motive?

I have no desire to tell others about Jesus naturally, other than as St. Paul exclaims "for the love of Christ urges us on!"

Here is a short interview with Britt on her new song, and why she wrote it:

If you want to get the song, you can buy at iTunes or listen to it streaming from her myspace page.

What do you like about this song?

Fr. Stan Fortuna

Podcast 46 includes an awesome interview with Fr. Stan Fortuna, a passionate Franciscan Friar of the Renewal known for his talents in rap music. He is a great example of someone who is completely using his gifts for the Lord, no matter what it takes!
Listen in to this podcast below about Fr. Stan's prophetic mission in the Church, his zeal for Christ, and the inspiration of John Paul the Great in his life:

Shawn McDonald

Shawn McDonald is living proof of how Jesus Christ is active and working among us to "seek and to save the lost." I personally can relate to being lost in the world of sin and brokenness and despair... I think we all can to different degrees - but this story takes it to a new level. Abandoned by his parents at a young age, Shawn was lost in a world of endless raves and dealing drugs. This video shows how God busted into his life and saved him sin and hopelessness.

Shawn is now a well known Christian recording artist. He's got a great sound and authenticity to his music - I have his first album, Simply Nothing.