August 17th, 2011

New Territory.

As I begin to enter into another season of songwriting, I continue to hold a deep conviction within me to be someone who “adds” to the conversation creation is having about God, not someone who just regurgitates other artists’ creations (they probably did it better anyway). There are many incredible songs, and it can be so easy to just jump on the bandwagon and draft behind someone else’s momentum without ever seeking that intimate spark of inspiration for yourself. We can forever delve deeper and deeper into the being of God without fear of ever reaching bottom…yet often I settle for what I already know and what I have seen work in the past.

Settling for the mean, that which is safe and popular and acceptable and tested, is mediocre.  Scripture doesn’t speak highly of mediocrity. We need risk takers. We need explorers to go before us and call us into new territory.

Are we as artists and creatives forging fresh tracks or following a paved bike path? As you relentlessly pursue the heart of God, where is He taking YOU? How can YOU uniquely add to the conversation?

I’d love to hear your thoughts!

October 6th, 2010

The Songwriting Process

“Almost without exception, every great songwriter whom I know personally or that I’ve heard of or read about, uses a specific technique: Some free-associate on legal pads for hours and then pare lists of cross-referenced words or phrases down to related components that can by used in lyric lines. Continue reading 'The Songwriting Process'

October 5th, 2010

The Evolution of the Worship Leader

A little while ago I was asked by SHRINK the Church to write an article on the evolution of the worship leader and the christian worship sub culture (in my opinion). I had a lot of fun writing it and thought I would repost it here. Make sure to check out all the awesome articles over at SHRINK the Church. Continue reading 'The Evolution of the Worship Leader'