highlights: There wasn’t really a “highlight” for this past weekend. The only word that most accurately describes it is “unforgettable.” It was my last Sunday as the Music & Worship Arts Director at Emmanuel Faith Community Church, aka the Resonate Worship Leader. Emmanuel Faith has been much more than my place of employment. The people who work […]
“I’ll Be Back” (As Originally said by Jesus, not the Terminator)
Before He ascended into Heaven, Jesus promised us that He would return for us, but He didn’t give us a time or date. In fact, He Himself doesn’t even know when He’ll return, only that He will (Matthew 24:36-41). Until He does return, however, He gave us the task of going to tell others about […]
Maybe “Hallelujah” Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does, Leonard Cohen
I’ve never been one of those people who chooses a “word for the year,” but for some reason, I felt compelled to pick a word for this next year. I chose the word, “hallelujah.” Why? Initially, I really wasn’t sure. One of my most notable exposures to the word “hallelujah,” has been through the eponymous […]
My Prayer for Songs of Christmas 2016
Songs of Christmas has been a lot of work this year, but not just for me. Other staff members and many amazing volunteers have contributed sweat, blood and tears in order to make this a Christmas event to remember. That being said, there will be some things done differently this year than in years past […]
Thankfulness Is A Way Of Life
I’ve found that thankfulness is more of a lifestyle than an action. Ironically, I learned this during one of the most trying times of my life. I worked really hard to graduate from Biola University early. I took extra classes (up to 27 units at a time), balanced multiple jobs (4, to be exact) and […]
100%, 100% of the Time
I often pray specifically for God to use my words and deeds to glorify Him. Doing so reminds me that I have an opportunity to either glorify God or myself at any given moment. These are mutually exclusive decisions. I can’t bring glory to myself and God at the same time (Matthew 6:24). I have […]
Worship: A Reaction or Action?
Have you ever considered that worship music may be more of a reaction as opposed to an action? We sing songs because it’s part of what we were made to do in Christ Jesus, not because of anything that we’ve done. God sent Jesus so that we could worship Him (i.e. give Him glory) through […]
