All Worship Music Sounds the Same…
“All worship music sounds the same…” As you read this and learn the theme of this issue, I want you to know that I amRead More »All Worship Music Sounds the Same…
Worship
Reflecting on 10 years playing in church: What I knew then, and what I (think) I know now
When I started this amazing journey of serving the Lord by helping lead congregational worship, I knew some things. I had been playing guitar forRead More »Reflecting on 10 years playing in church: What I knew then, and what I (think) I know now
Thoughts about why this doesn’t get old…
Prior to coming to faith in Christ, I can recall getting ready for gigs (whether it was solo acoustic/vocal stuff or with our band) andRead More »Thoughts about why this doesn’t get old…
Haze machines…🤔
Worship in spirit haze and truth lights. **UPDATE AS OF 11/20/2023** Wouldn’t you know it. I gladly accepted an invite to play at our church’sRead More »Haze machines…🤔
Tone is the sum of the parts, but…
Imagine this: You’re with the worship team Sunday. Care free. Confident. For the first time in a long time, or ever, you’re freely worshiping God,Read More »Tone is the sum of the parts, but…
Don’t worry, God will get the glory.
Jimmy recently contacted me about some worthwhile concerns. I thought the conversation was fruitful, so I decided to share (names have been changed, of course):Read More »Don’t worry, God will get the glory.
Why theology matters in the songs we sing, and why you need to do something about it.
Why do I care so much about sound theology concerning the songs we sing? Why am I so PICKY? Why do I actually call aRead More »Why theology matters in the songs we sing, and why you need to do something about it.
How I Fight Gear Idolatry
Idolatry is one of the great sins we face in our journey as Christ-followers. The Word of God warns us of this over and over.Read More »How I Fight Gear Idolatry
Be a leader
Have you ever looked around during a worship time and wondered where the joy was? I’m not talking superficial excitement. People can conjure that. I’mRead More »Be a leader
5 books that helped me focus on Jesus
I started graduate school at Spring Arbor University in 2013. I was 29. My first child was to be born two months after I started.Read More »5 books that helped me focus on Jesus