What’s the big deal about worship? Worship is a tricky subject. When we hear “worship”, our first thought is normally church music. If you grew up in a traditional church, worship means something wildly different than it does if you’re from a modern church, or a charismatic, “shout as loud as you can” church. Everyone […]

We know what we are, but know not what we may be. – William Shakespeare Have you ever heard that nagging voice in your head and heart?  The one that loves to speak negativity into your soul?  That little whisper that reminds you of all the failures, the mistakes, the bad decisions?  It’s daunting to consider all that we’ve […]

I grew up singing (okay, I wasn’t really singing back then…  but I was listening) lots of songs in church, but a phrase in one song still sticks out in my memory: “Count your many blessings, see what God has done!” I didn’t understand that line.  I do now. Looking back over the last twelve months of […]

So, it’s been a little while since I posted something here on the blog.  Shame on me, I know.  I have disappointed the plethora of people that read this (hey Mom and Dad), and that is simply unacceptable. A lot has happened since my last post: I got married! (yay!) I wrote some songs (again, […]

There haven’t been many moments in my life that I’d call “life changing”.  Actually, there are just a few that I can name: Receiving grace through Christ Meeting Karen Learning to play guitar Feeling called to ministry Most other things in life, despite being significant, didn’t totally alter my course.  In two weeks, another major […]