The Perfect Paradox Years: Every Show from 2004-2007
From 2004 to 2007, I kept text document “diaries” of every show I played, whether with my band or by myself. Instead of letting these memories fade away on an old hard drive, I thought I’d share them with you.
Best Christian Albums of the 2010s
A few months ago The Gospel Coalition published their list of the best Christian albums of the past decade, and as the humble music snob that I am, I felt that there were some glaring omissions. It’s a fine list if you’re really into singer songwriters, but I’m…not. I’m more of a band guy. So […]
An Open Letter to the Family Who Leaves Their Christmas Lights on All Year
I know this might sound strange coming from someone you’ve never met, but…THANK YOU. Allow me to explain: Last February, due to insurmountable financial struggles, my church asked me to step down as their worship and youth pastor. After years of penny pinching and declining attendance, the financial load of two full-time pastors became too […]
Song Explanation: Heaven Is My Home
Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. – Philippians 3:20-21 ? Heaven Is My Home is a song […]
Song Explanation: You’re There
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. – Psalm 139 ? I am terrible at writing worship songs. Allow me to explain: Part of my job at […]