new year – new cd Happy New Year! The 1st day of 2008 finds me in the studio finishing the guitar tracks for the new CD. As a follow-up to Simple Worship 1, I am excited to get Simple Worship 2 finished up. This will be my 4th worship CD and has more originals than any other project. I have been getting some great feedback...

the blind and the blinded 35 When Jesus heard what had happened, he found the man and asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” 36 The man answered, “Who is he, sir? I want to believe in him.” 37 “You have seen him,” Jesus said, “and he is speaking to you!” 38...

speak for honor He who speaks on his own does so to gain honor for himself, but he who works for the honor of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him. - John 7:18 I am the one I claim to be and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me - John 8:28 Here Jesus...

what the church could learn from springsteen // 03 In part 3 of the Springsteen series, we explore another thought from Rick Newman and US News and World Report. Rick’s third observation from the Boss is that he gives the people what they want. Here are Rick’s own words: Experiments get a more welcome reception when mingled with something...

it’s why we do what we do This is Emily.  She embodies community, Christ, and cause.  She reminds me of what it looks like when it works.   Thanks Emily! ...

she-zam I think I just got...

encouragement destroys   But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.  – Heb 3:13 Sin is deceitful.  It lies to me.  Makes me think that I will be better off.  Fills a void that I have.  It encourages me and...

sidewalk prophets I’ll be honest, I am not impressed with most Independent artists (A.K.A. “Indies”). Yes, I realize I am an Indie artist :> Last year Dave Frey (a former youth group kid of mine), sends me a copy of his latest project. At Anderson University, Dave teamed up with Ben McDonald. Together...

mentoring leaders Dr. Wayne Cordeiro, Sr Pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Oahu, cranks it out again. Pastor Wayne authors Mentoring Leaders, a blog for church leaders.  In Cordeiro-esque  fashion, he keeps the articles brief and packed with goodness (like a power-bar for leadership). Check it out. ...

What the church could learn from springsteen // 02 Thanks once again to Rick Newman from U.S. News & World Report for the article on what the Boss can teach CEOs. Crossing it over from Business to church leadership, we explore Rick’s #2 observation: Innovate. In Rick’s own words, Springsteen’s knack for turning old material into...