May 29th, 2010
On Friday, June 4, 7pm, at First Baptist Church of Tempe, I have the privilege of playing music as part of Brett Petillo’s Night of Hope. Brett is a good friend and gifted thinker. Join us for a night of inspiration and history as Brett Petillo discusses the tradition of faith in our country and why it gives us hope for our future. This event includes a special guest appearance by Don Thoren, National Speaker Association Hall of Fame member and musical guest Kathleen Thorem. FREE EVENT! (includes dessert). Located at 4525 South McClintock Drive, Tempe, Az 85282
November 12th, 2009
Well folks, I am currently in the process of recording/producing my first full length worship album. God has taught me a lot during our pregnancy and loss, and I have condensed most of my journey during those 6 months into 11 songs. The album, “This Valley” really addresses the fact that our faith cannot be contingent upon an outcome. God is with you in the fire, whether you live or die in the flames. We lost our baby and it broke our hearts, but in that brokeness I felt the presence of God like I never have before. The title songs revolves around the idea that God is with us in the fight, in the moments when we just can’t go on. Even in the moments when it feels like we are caught in a desert or the valley, God calls us to obey, surrender, repent, and worship. Its not easy and its not always happy, but its our calling.
All 11 songs started as lyrics from a prayer journal as I began to converse with God and struggle through the reality of losing our firstborn. As a worship leader, I had to examine myself and see if I truly believed everything I said and sang on stage. Half of the album is geared towards the corporate worship setting, and the other half reflects some honest and hard personal conversations I had with God. This is the first full collection of music I have worked on that started lyrically…This may happen once or twice but normally I have a catchy tune or riff to build upon. It has been a fun challenge to craft melodies and song structures around pre-existing meters.
God has revealed himself to me during a pivotal time in my life, and I don’t want it to stop with me, so I’m putting it out in song. I hope you guys will enjoy! I will have some snippets up soon, but right now, I have to get back to tracking electric guitar!
On Friday, June 4, 7pm, at First Baptist Church of Tempe, I have the privilege of playing music as part of Brett Petillo’s Night of Hope. Brett is a good friend and gifted thinker. Join us for a night of inspiration and history as Brett Petillo discusses the tradition of faith in our country and why it gives us hope for our future. This event includes a special guest appearance by Don Thoren, National Speaker Association Hall of Fame member and musical guest Kathleen Thorem. FREE EVENT! (includes dessert). Located at 4525 South McClintock Drive, Tempe, Az 85282