Leaning In - Carrollton
I stand in a hurricane Of sadness and heartache That tries to take me down But I'm leaning in Full of questions Surrounded by trouble I can't explain …Read more
Jun 7 2018
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May 24 2018
The Uncomfortable Gospel (Conquering Giants, Part 3)
When I posted the very first blog of this year (Giants Will Fall), the 3rd and final giant addressed was the giant of comfort. Just as a refresher, here was the statement made about this giant:
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Feb 22 2018
Dear American Christian (Part 2)
If you missed Part 1 of this blog (points 1-5), you can find it here: Dear American Christian (Part 1). I want to reassure anyone reading this that there is no ill-intent on my part in shedding some… Read more
Feb 15 2018
Dear American Christian (Part 1)
A popular take on newsworthy events today seems to be the “open letter” concept. In its essence an open letter becomes a chance to expound upon certain issues, usually making it an opinion piece. Perhaps it’s the modern-day equivalent… Read more
Feb 1 2018
A Social Media Warning Label
In starting off 2018, I laid out a vision which came as a result of analyzing obstacles in my life….obstacles to growing and becoming more mature in the Christian faith (see Giants Will Fall). Admittedly, much of what I…
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Jan 22 2018
Music Monday Double Feature: Ryan Clair - Less Traveled Road, Ian Zumback - The Table
Music Monday Double Feature: Ryan Clair - Less Traveled Road, Ian Zumback - The Table
Release Date: January 26, 2018 (Less Traveled Road), February 2, 2018 (The Table)
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Dec 21 2017
From The Cradle To The Cross
Ever have one of those songs that so perfectly sums up the Gospel that it leaves you a mess every time you hear it? I’ve got one that I play every year at Christmastime: Bebo Norman’s“A Baby Born To Die.”… Read more
Dec 18 2017
Music Monday: Soul Survivor - The Promise
Music Monday: Soul Survivor - The Promise
Release Date: November 17, 2017
If you are not familiar with the U.K.-based student ministry Soul Survivor, you would certainly be familiar with names who have been… Read more
Dec 14 2017
Drop Everything And Worship
It’s a crazy feeling and honestly, it’s somewhat surreal. For the first time in 6 years, I am not on staff at a church preparing for the Christmas season. I’m not feverishly organizing chord charts for carols, putting together… Read more
Dec 4 2017
Music Monday: Meredith Andrews - Receive Our King
Music Monday: Meredith Andrews - Receive Our King
Release Date: October 27, 2017
It seems every well-known Christian artist at some point readies a Christmas-themed project to add to their discography. As music fans, we… Read more
Nov 16 2017
Who We Are
I love the book of Ezekiel. If you haven’t read it, the overarching message is one of warning and admonishment to the Israelites; God’s chosen people. The nation has seen top-down wickedness and a falling away from the Lord. Ezekiel… Read more
Nov 9 2017
What's Your Story
I LOVE the power of setting the Gospel message to music. There’s just something about taking the impact of Jesus’ death and resurrection and writing songs about it. There have been several favorite hymns of mine that do this… Read more
Nov 6 2017
Music Monday: Modern Day Cure - Confident (single)
Music Monday: Modern Day Cure - Confident (single)
Release Date: October 27, 2017
"I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living." Psalm 27:13
For the husband…
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Nov 2 2017
A Brush With Greatness
I grew up in Minnesota and if you the know the state at all, you know it prides itself as “The State of Hockey.” In Minnesota, hockey is almost a religion and from little on up, kids are introduced to…
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Oct 30 2017
Music Monday: Weston Skaggs - Stories For Christmas!
Music Monday: Weston Skaggs - Stories For Christmas!
Release Date: November 3, 2017
There are really 2 categories of people when it comes to Christmas music. There are those who ascribe to the idea that nothing should be…
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Oct 26 2017
All That You Leave Behind
As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.”
Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” …
Oct 23 2017
Music Monday: Ryan Clair - I Want Jesus To Walk With Me (The Valley) single
Music Monday: Ryan Clair - I Want Jesus To Walk With Me (The Valley) single
Release Date: August 4, 2017
If a song can be an introduction to an artist (a “hand shake” of sorts), then it has…
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Oct 19 2017
Why Blend In?
I’ve only lived a few weeks now in the South but I’ve started to realize something. I stick out like a sore thumb.
I’ve spent most of my entire life in the Upper Midwest and considered states like North…
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Oct 16 2017
Music Monday: Grace Rising - The SOZO Sessions EP
Music Monday: Grace Rising - The SOZO Sessions (Live Acoustic EP)
Release Date: October 15, 2017
Maybe it’s just me, but I find it exciting when one of my favorite bands releases a live project. Don’t get me…
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Oct 5 2017
What Will People Think When They Hear That I'm A Jesus Freak?
The year was 1995. I was a senior in high school and finally starting to get through some of those “awkward life stages” but yet still geeky nonetheless (just picture acne accompanied by a mullet). I can remember music…
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Oct 2 2017
Music Monday: John Mark McMillan - Mercury & Lightning
Music Monday: John Mark McMillan - Mercury & Lightning
Release Date: September 1, 2017
And the wilderlove is hidden within us
And we reckon with it
And we wrestle with it
The wilderlove is hidden within us
And…
Sep 28 2017
A New Season
For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1
I sometimes wonder if my openness and honesty in this blog is a little too much. I ask myself questions like "Do people…
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Sep 18 2017
Music Monday: Thine Worship - Tread Upon The Heights EP
Music Monday: Thine Worship - Tread Upon The Heights EP
Release Date: March 31, 2017
In an ever-changing music industry, it seems artists are looking at new ways to bring music to listener’s ears; ways which are bucking…
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Aug 21 2017
Music Monday: Alisa Turner - Self-Titled EP
Music Monday: Alisa Turner - Self-Titled EP
Release Date: August 25, 2017
An artist’s heart is readily apparent through their music; the degree of authenticity and genuineness always comes out in the final product. It’s easy to tell…
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