I think the song I just wrote, “We Proclaim” (see below) has a global/world orientation. As Brian says here, more are needed. I agree. Less “I’m overwhelmed with you” and more “all the nations will praise your great name.” Feel me? Brian McLaren: How can worship call Christians to look beyond themselves? Brian McLaren: “I […]

At a body piercing place in Hollywood with my wife next to me and Rob the artist doing the honors with a needle. Two stainless steel hoops. It hurt a bit, but Rob did a great job (he has done all his own work, 15 piercings on his left ear and endless more…) Then Rachelle

At a body piercing place in Hollywood with my wife next to me and Rob the artist doing the honors with a needle. Two stainless steel hoops. It hurt a bit, but Rob did a great job (he has done all his own work, 15 piercings on his left ear and endless more…) Then Rachelle

Isabela (our 3.5 year old) just had a 20 minute question and answer time with us about gramma and ‘what happened to abuelita’…the full gamet of questions. She has asked these before, but this time the questions just kept coming. Wow, children are so perceptive. It just breaks my heart, but also makes me glad

Isabela (our 3.5 year old) just had a 20 minute question and answer time with us about gramma and ‘what happened to abuelita’…the full gamet of questions. She has asked these before, but this time the questions just kept coming. Wow, children are so perceptive. It just breaks my heart, but also makes me glad

Just wrote this, lyrics, melody and chords, recorded it on ProTools and burned it to CD, now we’re listening to it. It came in about an hour and it’s based upon Psalm 22 where King David pours out his heart to the Father. It’s exactly how I’ve been feeling with the loss of gramma, today

I want iTunes to be an all-comprehenise music machine. This is what I expect from my next-generation iTunes/iPod: 1. Lyrics automatically searched and displayed as the song is played 2. Chords and Music Sheet ready to download for each song 3. Concert info for the artist being played and Purchase Ticket button 4. Video clips

Just wrote this, lyrics, melody and chords, recorded it on ProTools and burned it to CD, now we’re listening to it. It came in about an hour and it’s based upon Psalm 22 where King David pours out his heart to the Father. It’s exactly how I’ve been feeling with the loss of gramma, today

Pictures from Heart of the Artist Getaway in Big Bear, CA. About 40 of us went. We set up the whole thing – small groups, creative experiences, fun, food, worship, speaker. It was great. We’d love to help you set up a similar thing. Let me know how we can help. More pictures here.

I didn’t log them, but I bet I made about 100 phone calls this week to artists, leaders, mentors, etc. It’s been a week full of conversations regarding service times, musicians and bands, Good Friday and Easter, counseling and guidance, just caring and loving people.