Archive for May, 2008
Product or Process?
Currently, I am in the process of setting myself up to give guitar lessons. With over ten years of experience (as well as teaching for some time during college), I feel that I have something to offer people who want to start playing. My technique may be different from what people are used to, however.
When [...]
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Tags: guitar, lessons, process, product
Worship vs. Hymn
Every week I get the opportunity to choose the songs of which we sing Sunday morning at Crossroads. It may seem that this would be a fun part of the job, but it can get really tough at times.
I try to balance songs that relate topically to the sermon in some way (though it [...]
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Tags: cheesy, Choruses, Christianity, David Crowder, Hymns, Music, Religion, Songs, Vicky Beeching, Worship
Chicago Skyline Silhouette
My first painting since high school is now complete. My in-laws bought me a paint set for Christmas, of which nothing has been done until now. Hopefully this is the first of more to come.
We wanted something for our apartment, so I put together a silhouette of the Chicago skyline. Here it is:
Filed under: My Thoughts | 1 Comment
Tags: chicago, painting, silhouette, Skyline
Authentic Worship
At Crossroads, part of my role is to lead worship on Sunday mornings. Responsibilities include choosing what songs we sing, putting together a presentation of those songs, guiding a band through music, and then leading the congregation in song. Unfortunately, that can carry some baggage.
What do I mean by baggage?
I am sad to [...]
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Tags: Crossroads, Worship, Christian Radio, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Band, Authentic, Upright Bass
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