weddings . . .

my roommate is getting married today. i'm leading worship for the ceremony, which i think is great because it gives the glory to God in the midst of a ceremony that focused on two individuals.

i had a discussion about it last night with steve(the groom), and we talked about how worship reflects the heart of the community that is singing.

yes, i know. worship is more than singing, its how you live your life. thats not what this is about. although it can be translated into the larger context of the life of the community, this is about music.

whats interesting is that the officiant said that he had never been a part of a wedding ceremony with worship.

almost every wedding that i have been a part of and have been to recently had worship. it allowed some space for those in attendance to give glory to God for the celebration that they are a part of. And with all of the imagery that Jesus uses to show how we are the bride and He is the bridegroom, it fits even more.

i wish more weddings had worship. at this one wedding a couple of years ago, the bride came down the aisle, and as we started to play, she dropped her bouquet and raised her arms in praise. it was as if she was saying, "i love this man. but i love my God more." as i was part of the band, i saw, and i was moved. it inspired me to worship with more abandonment of what i consider to matter.

may we all drop the bouquet and raise our arms in praise to the God who deserves everything.

be good to each other. look at Christ. peace.

st. teresa's prayer

May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence
settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.

- st. teresa's prayer

ted nugent & david crowder band . . .

click on the title for a sweet little video of ted nugent laying down a sweet track on crowder's new album. crazy.

crowder's xanga will tell you all about how it came about.

the band is updating their clips daily. click here for the new album's site.

this makes for a great day. . . .

be good to each other. look at Christ. peace.

holy cow! 2 months and no posts

thats not good. not good at all.
but anyways, i'm chicago right now. painting nathan's parents house. its nice.
i finally get to get away for a few days, but still work, make a few bucks.
its also nice because i get to spend a few days reflecting and preparing for easter sunday because i am speaking.

i've been looking forward to easter for a long time. the theme of renewal, death to self and resurrection in a new life is so evident in my life right now. in many ways, i don't know where to begin for that sunday.

but the tomb is empty, and life is happening. letting my dreams die so that God's dreams, will, and purpose for me may flourish is such a hard process. oh yeah. its called lent.

anyways, i will be writing more. maybe someone will read.

be good to each other. love jesus. peace.

m