Welcome to the New Year! There’s so much to celebrate as we head into a new year. Another chapter. The hope of what’s ahead. A reset. New vision. New goals. BUT before we establish those things, we must have a conversation on prioritization. Western culture is all about the grind, the hustle, “I’ll sleep when …
Under-Prioritizing this Area of Your Life Will Destroy You Read More »
When was the last time you went in-store to visit your cell phone/internet/cable service provider? Weirdly enough I remember the exact day: October 15th 2017. I remember it because that was the day I had a conversation with an employee who said something to me that I think summarizes so many people’s unconscious approach to …
In today’s culture, the temptation for self-promotion increases with every day that goes by. With each technological advance a voice that says “Share yourself! Let the world see you!” gets louder and louder. The influencer culture that social media has birthed isn’t anywhere near slowing down. As musicians on a platform, we have an even …
Building a Healthy Social Media Platform as a Worshipper Read More »
The greatest peace I ever received was when God boldly spoke to me and released me of the burden of having an obligated relationship with Him. It sounds heretical to some, but the reality is that He was showing me that He’s not forcing us to be with Him. He wants children who freely choose …
What Do You Worship? 7 Ways to Tell if God is The Priority Read More »
There is an ever-present darkness. We see it. Feel it. It’s evident, and growing day by day. 2020 has shaken parts of me I thought were untouchable. I’ve seen so many of my friends and family experience loss, betrayal, grief, and financial strain. Our world feels like it’s collapsing into itself. There is an ever-present …
Combating Injustice with Kingdom Perspective: We Cannot Be Silent Read More »
Hey, worship musicians! We’ve decided to make our most popular Easter song tutorials FREE to everyone to try and help make Easter Sunday a little easier this year! Whether you’re practicing for an online service or preparing your own worship set at home, you can now access these selected tutorials free for a limited time. …
In a time where toilet paper is a rare commodity, countless people are out of work, people stockpile nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to resell, and popular cities feel like ghost towns, it’s hard not to feel like we’re in the middle of an apocalyptic movie. Just the other day when this pandemic first …
Is Coronavirus the Real Enemy? Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace in a Pandemic Read More »
Whenever I’m getting ready to play a set, and I’ve prepared for hours and hours, and I feel VERY ready to crush this set in the name of the LAMB, and I envision many people being in awe of Christ because of my playing (ummmm…?)… This usually means, if something doesn’t go my way when …
3 Characteristics That Separate Professional Drummers From The Rest Read More »
Have you ever felt inadequate as a worship leader? I was hired 8 years ago as a part-time worship leader at a church in Southern California named Inland Hills. This was my first church job, and I could tell I had a lot of growing to do. I soon found out I loved it even …
Suicide & Depression in the Church: How to Lead After Loss Read More »
One of the wildest journeys of my life was when God gave me a vision as I was minding my own business driving around Nashville. I saw a man with gray hair and a limp and immediately felt like I was supposed to go out of my way to Whole Foods and find him so …
The Fight for Faith: Unlocking Spiritual Breakthroughs in Your Life Read More »
