I am Jack's complete lack of surprise. I ran across this via Bobby Gilles a while back and, well…it's agreed: some songs are worse than just 'train wreck'. And I'm really trying to be charitable here. Really, really, really. But as Gilles said, everything you need to know NOT to do (from writing a song [...]
Remember when Morpheus offers Neo the red pill? When he chooses it (over the blue pill), everything changes. The blinders come off. Neo begins to learn the truth about his existence, his potential, and the role for which he was created. I met with a local worship leader yesterday over coffee. We talked passionately about [...]
After lots of prompting and arm-twisting, our little band is giving in. We're officially starting the preliminary steps to recording a CD of original worship music. So, here goes. I'm sure there will be more details to follow as this project develops, but for now, here's our first step. UPDATE: we already have one house [...]
Ministry is foremost about people and relationships. As a worship leader and amateur sound guy I realize there can be areas of tension between the stage and the booth. Between 'us' and 'them'. But the goal of the worship leader and the sound person should be identical: to provide as few distractions for the worshipper [...]
On January 2, 2010, I began the process of reading the Bible through in 90 days using the YouVersion.com online plan. If I stay on track, I’ll finish with Revelation 22 on April 2. There are certainly other ways to read the Bible other than ‘in 90 days’, but here are the reasons why I’m [...]
As I’m writing this (from my iPhone!) we are loading up for our student ministry’s annual winte retreat to Lake Brownwood. Our theme this year is from Galatians 6: ‘bear each other’s burdens’. This year, students from our sister church, New Life Baptist, will be joining us as we explore the Scriptures and worship together. [...]
Today, December 3 marks the birthdays of two influential people in the culture of my life. I've sent them both birthday wishes… Ozzy Osbourne, rock icon… and Jim Richards, Executive Director of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention To [...]
Not long ago I had lunch with a close friend who runs a million-dollar overseas missions ministry. Before he had to leave for Sudan one weekend, we met for some great BBQ, talked about our ministries, our struggles and victories over the previous year, and caught up on some personal issues. At the end of [...]
Many of you know I deal with periodic insomnia. As aggravating as it may be at times, it's amazing what our bodies can endure without going completely bankrupt. So until it becomes something debilitating, I try to just enjoy the ride and see where it takes me. Some nights I just can't sleep. Some nights [...]
*note: this blog is a part of the Sunday SetList blog carnival going on at Fred McKinnon’s little corner of cyberspace.) This Sunday was our Communion service, where we observed the Lord’s Supper/Last Supper. Rather than the typical flow of things, we opened with baptism (the first in our new building!) and prayer time, followed by a video [...]