Welcome back. You belong here. This is a letter I recently sent to young worship leaders/creative types: “Ever been criticized on your art/music area of passion? On your creative outlet, your work? Yeah, me too. It hurts. How do you guys handle it? I wanted to give you my thoughts on a recent experience I […]
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Welcome back. You belong here. In case you’re wondering, there are thee things I love (professionally), they are my 3 M’s:1. Music2. Mentorship3. Mission There’s a fourth which is not an M – Communication, Innovation and Collaboration. My other loves are my wife, Jesus, our three children, Nicaragua, my abuelita, my mom and dad, exercise
Welcome back. You belong here. New job, new city.Overwhelming, always something to doA person to call, a vision on a napkinA meeting to have, don’t forget to talk to the boss And my life at homeWhat matters mostWaits, listening to the conversation in the carIt goes something like this“Today was a long dayToday was overwhelming
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Welcome back. You belong here. Enjoying these days: 1. Over the Rhine, “All I Ever Get for Christmas is Blue” from “Snow Angels”, “Later Days” from “Good Dog Bad Dog”. Amazing vocals, great songwriting, so moody, I love it!2. The Frey, “Vienna”, “Heaven Forbid” from “How to Save a Life” About Over the Rhine: “Look
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Welcome back. You belong here. Radiohead has been up and down for me through the years. Sometimes they’re too intrinsic, sometimes I realize how influential and primal they’ve been to bands such as Coldplay, Sigur Ros, Keane and half the “British-alt” sound out there. I started following them when “OK Computer” came out about 10
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Welcome back. You belong here. On the park and ride bus to the hollywood bowl on a date with my wife to see Dave Matthews, big fan. But we think the bus driver may be drunk! UPDATE#1: We made it. Now waiting at the ATM machine to get some $ to rent binoculars! Yeah, cheap
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Welcome back. You belong here. 1. I did not get an iPhone last night and won’t be getting one until they come down in price. Marketing is amazing, what a buzz. My budget: $200.00. For $600.00 I’d rather get clothes. 2. We’re off to Palm Springs today for a few days for a family vacation.
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Welcome back. You belong here. Note: This list of CD’s are my personal preferences only. Listening to: 1. “All of the Above” Hillsong United. This is the youth worship band from Hillsongs Church in Australia (as in “Shout to the Lord” but new). Songs like “From the Inside Out”, “The Stand” and “Hosanna” are worth
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Welcome back. You belong here. So I’m not there, but I’m checking out AT&T Webcasts Coachella Arts and Music Festival. Amazing music. Reading the article in the LA Times, this festival is speaking the language of the current generation. How? In it’s community, the voice they have (young people complained about ad banners last year),
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