Liam, On our morning drive to school you and I talked about the need for you to become aware of routines and habits as you approach the turning of 9 this coming July. The talk was a result of your mother’s request to me as I was leaving the house for the day that I chat… Continue Reading
Thermometer vs. Thermostat…The War of Worship
Any time two or more people simultaneously share a space (whether it be tied to shared geography or shared time), there are critical differences in perception; visible & hidden differences in: 1) The way the space is perceived 2) The way each person is perceived 3) The expectations each person holds for themselves and for… Continue Reading
Constructing Worship Teams with Honor & Heart
I find myself in a season of building & strengthening worship teams at my church. This task encompasses musicians, vocals, technicians, and various production roles. It is a delicate team task that requires honest prayer, purposeful decision-making, lots of patience, collaboration, & the willingness to take risks with & for people. If you’re a worship… Continue Reading
Defy Gravity
YOU MUST NOT ENABLE PEOPLE TO DISABLE YOU Social media is a marketplace of diversity & variety. It is a cacophony of emotions, opinions, impulses, and useful/insightful/trivial/rich information. I love it…and I’m betting you do, too! But as you wade into it, or interact with it, remember this: Don’t allow anyone’s words to thoughtlessly bully or… Continue Reading
Look At His Glorious Cross
Look at His Glorious Cross Here is the gateway to Heaven Opened at last for the lost; See such a price for the sins of mankind, And His love is paying the cost. Towering over history Look at His Glorious Cross. When the storms had swept the crowds away And each left with their own… Continue Reading
The Voice Divine
The human voice is such a beautiful piece of engineering…intentionally designed and curiously placed between mind and heart…how can it NOT be used to glorify the Creator that made it for His pleasure? Singers, of all types, should not hesitate to raise up a sound from their bellies that rushes past the heart… Continue Reading
7 Things You May Not Know About Me…
I love Facebook. I really, really do! It is my one constant social addiction. I discover so much about people and about myself through it! Recently, I noticed numerous Facebook status updates from my friends in my news feed beginning with the words “Things you may not know about me” and containing a list of… Continue Reading