Here’s a simple video (from my in-law’s place in Korea!) of a song I wrote with Chelsea Phillips and Jordan Rippy. They say songwriting is a small part inspiration and a big part perspiration. With this one the melodies/lyrics came quick, but the perspiration was on what to cut, vocal range, etc…it tormented me for […]
1st Quarter Update 2012
I can’t believe it’s the end of March already! Iris and I are fully settled in NJ and the first quarter of 2012 has been filled with a lot of travel. It’s obvious that God arranged our calendar to be with lots of close friends…it’s felt like 3 straight months of family reunions, and seeing […]
Ministry Secret – ADD TO THE SAUCE
For the first post I had on this topic, click here. My #1 ministry value: to want more FOR people than FROM people. I recently heard this phrased by a great friend of mine and it really captured how I feel. It’s an intense desire to see the church flourish. My greatest desire when I […]
Fame! I’m Gonna Live Forever!
“Promoting self under the guise of promoting Christ is currently so common as to excite little notice.” – A.W. Tozer Been a while since Mr. Tozer has left the earth, but his words still ring true. This could easily turn into some rant about the celebrity culture in Christianity or the placing leaders on pedestals […]
One Of My Secrets to Itinerant Ministry
I love traveling for ministry. The diversity in the body of Christ fascinates me and in turn gives me a well-rounded perspective. If we’re honest, leaders and laity alike tend to think that a person who travels is some sort of higher-caliber guy. I don’t necessarily agree, but that’s not the point of this entry. […]