A great read from Pastor Steven Furtick: If you look throughout the Bible, you’ll notice a striking trend: God has an affinity for the overlooked and unlikely. He likes to take somebody that no one else has noticed and raise them up. He likes to take somebody who’s felt a little underwhelmed by their own [...]

Why do we worship? Is it because of who God is or because of what He has and can do for us? I think the healthy answer is “both.” Many times, however, I admit, that I worship Him because of what He has done and can do for me. Don’t get me wrong, this is [...]

Hi friends, I’m really digging this new worship band called “The Neverclaim.” I’ve never met them, but they’ve got a great song called “Revival” that is just plain inspiring. Thought I’d share it here wit… Continue reading

I’ve been wondering about this for some time. I can’t even remember the last full CD I purchased (actually, I do. It was Jamie Cullum’s “The Pursuit” and much of it was pretty bad). But really, when was the last time YOU bought a full-length CD? Or even a digital album on iTunes? I’m seriously [...]

Every year I forget that it rains pretty much the whole month of April! I get bumbed out and surprised every time I awaken to a cloudy sky. I try to hold on to the age old saying that “April showers bring May flowers,” and that all this rain will bring about awesome beauty. I [...]

Lyrics matter. All of us know that music has the ability to go where a 1,000 speeches (no matter how inspired or heartfelt) could never go. And because this is the true, lyrics matter. I have often heard it said that the worship leaders are the true theologians of the Church. What this means is [...]

Last night I made a run to Wal-Mart to pick up a couple of things. Omigoodness! I swear this place is unlike any other! Let me recap my experience for you… First off, the greeter, that’s right the greeter, you know the one in charge of greeting you, would not look at me! I had [...]