Category

Authenticity

08.26.08

Positive Post Tuesday Authenticity, Musings | (5)
Brody Harper has this really cool thing going on Tuesdays called Positive Post Tuesday. Essentially, you just pick someone to say something good about, and post it for all to see. I've never participated before, but I think I'll jump in today. I want to spotlight someone I've never met, but who has become a friend via our correspondence with one another on blogs, Twitter, and Facebook. I haven't told him I going to do this, so it will be a surprise to him. Billy Chia is a great guy. Why do I say this? For numerous reasons. He recently dove into full-time ...
08.25.08

Best Rocks (my world) Authenticity, Music, Worship, Worship Theology | (6)
If you've never read Harold M. Best's Unceasing Worship, you've missed one of the seminal works on worship and the arts in the Church. I'm on my second read-through, a process which will likely take me quite a while since I'm reading it alongside other, newer books—and because it is such a deep read. The first time through took me a couple of months, and this time through will likely take even longer since I really want to completely absorb the book. One of the "big ideas" in the book is that of mutual indwelling. Beyond the "Christ in us and ...
08.25.08

Considering Worship Ministry? Announcements, Authenticity, Geeky, Humor, Music, Resources, Worship, Worship Confessionals, Worship Theology | (4)
A group of former students from my alma mater were contacted by a former professor—and good friend I might add—asking for relevant input for his upcoming Church Music Administration class. Basically, what were the things we wished we had known before entering ministry full-time? Here is my (edited for blog relevance) off the cuff reply. Read the Word, Know the Word, Live the Word, Consult the Word. This is first and foremost before anything and everything. This should go without saying, but sadly it needs to be said. It is so easy to get caught up doing the "work of God," ...
08.23.08

Asking for Alltop Authenticity, Geeky | (4)
Well, I made the cut with all the cool kids in the blogging world. I'm now listed in the modern church section at alltop.com. I won't lie to you, I flat out used a Biblical principle and the power of Twitter to get in. "How's that?" you say. I just flat out direct messaged Guy Kawasaki and asked "What are the chances of getting my blog listed on church.alltop.com?" Ask and you shall receive. It's a lesson for us all. If you don't take the initiative, you might get left behind. Take the risk and ask for something you want. If you ...
08.21.08

Fabricated ministry: We were warned Authenticity | (8)
By now, most of you know about the rising controversy over the song "Healer," and the subsequent revelation that the composer was lying about his struggle with cancer. I know some of my readers don't keep up the latest news in the church/worship scene, so here are some links for you to check out the story for yourself. Adelaide Now The Australian Other than a couple of comments via Twitter, I pretty much kept myself out of the conversation yesterday on the blogosphere. There are some great discussions that have gone on, and I think it would be well worth your time to ...
08.20.08

14 years Authenticity | (8)
I find it hard to believe I've had the privilege and blessing of being married to Joy for 14 years. She is my best friend, and my greatest positive influence other than Christ. I am a much better man because of all the love she has poured into my life. Joy, you are a wonderful mother and wife, beautiful woman (inside and out), and I'm glad the Lord gave you to me as my lifelong companion.
08.19.08

11 years Authenticity | (1)
Eleven years ago, God brought one of the many blessing I've had into my life. Jaden, you've been among the biggest blessings ever. I'm glad you're my son. Happy birthday, buddy. I love you.
08.14.08

How do you swim? Authenticity, Musings | (1)
I've got more Twitter conversation to bring you. I'm loving how my circle of tweets continues to be a group I interact with and share prayers, ideas, encouragement and questions. The feedback very often gives me exactly what I'm looking for, or spurs me to deeper creativity and/or thought. Here's one of the latest conversations. I just threw out a question—not knowing what the response might be, if any—and this is the result. A good little bit of banter between myself, Dean Lusk, and Russ Hutto. It got me thinking a little more. Unless you've been under a rock, I'm sure you've ...
08.12.08

Don’t be fake Authenticity, Music, Musings | (3)
Like many of you, I was completely taken in Friday night by the spectacle that was the opening ceremonies of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. The fireworks were breathtaking, the choreography and synchronicity were stellar, and the music was beautiful, haunting, and perfectly appropriate for the event. Now, we begin to learn that some parts of it were fake. If you haven't read the story, look here. All in all, it really would not have been big deal if they had come clean ahead of time. Computer generated fireworks can still be beautiful and would have created the same effect on the ...
08.11.08

I’m prejudiced Authenticity, Humor, Musings | (4)
Ok, I'll admit it. I'm a prejudiced person. There is a certain kind of human in the world that I just can't stand being around. I don't like the way they look, and their very look makes me distrust them and want to stay very far away from them. I don't like people who are smug. smug adj. smug·ger, smug·gest Exhibiting or feeling great or offensive satisfaction with oneself or with one's situation; self-righteously complacent. American Heritage Dictionary I'm not talking about someone who's just done something really cool or impressive, and is feeling pleased with themselves. I'm referring to the kind ...