Work through and don’t give up
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Hand in Hand – a Sunday Setlist of Worship Music from The Table
The only chains we can stand are the chains of hand in hand. Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on – from Eyes on the Prize This post is [...]
Take a moment
Some Backstage articles are better than others. This one is worth the read: how to create intimate conversations on camera through listening, stillness, and living in your moments.
No Sorrow in Sight – a Sunday Setlist of Worship Music
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival of TheWorshipCommunity.com. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father [...]
Get On Board – a Sunday Setlist of Worship Songs from The Table
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival of TheWorshipCommunity.com. Today at The Table Sarah spoke on the story of Simeon seeing Jesus as He was presented in [...]
Fill Our Hearts with Your Life – a Sunday Setlist of Worship Music
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. See what other churches sang today at TheWorshipCommunity.com. I’m asking God for one thing, only one thing: To live with him in his [...]
Sing a New Song – a Sunday Setlist
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival of TheWorshipCommunity.com. He lifted me out of the ditch, pulled me from deep mud. He stood me up on a [...]
Awake, My Soul and Sing – a Sunday Setlist
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. “This is my Son, chosen and marked by my love, delight of my life.” – God the Father, concerning Jesus [...]
He Will Never Break His Promise
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. After the scholars were gone, God’s angel showed up again in Joseph’s dream and commanded, “Get up. Take the child [...]
Excitement to Combat Stage Fright
Interesting read, my fellow performers. A recent Huffington Post blog post reports on a study that suggests that, when faced with stage fright, it's better to talk yourself into feeling [...]
Word of the Father
(Image courtesy of DanStevers.com). This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival of TheWorshipCommunity.com. The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with [...]
Heavenly Peace
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. God spoke again to Ahaz. This time he said, “Ask for a sign from your God. Ask anything. Be extravagant. Ask for [...]
Hope of all the earth
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Are you the One we've been expecting, or are we still waiting? – John the Baptist in the book of [...]
Show the World Your Love
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. The wolf will romp with the lamb, the leopard sleep with the kid. Calf and lion will eat from the [...]
from His reward
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. – Apostle [...]
None Rings Truer Than This
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. ... in Him all things hold together. – The Apostle Paul in the book of Colossians (NIV) Today is Christ [...]
Baptized Imagination
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Pay close attention now: I’m creating new heavens and a new earth. All the earlier troubles, chaos, and pain are [...]
No Power of Hell
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. God isn’t the God of dead men, but of the living. To him all are alive. – Luke 20 (The [...]
A Community Called Taize by Jason Brian Santos
I first saw the word on a church sign in downtown Nashville. First Presbyterian was advertising their Taize service. I understood it to be the anti-megachurch, production driven, rock [...]
All Saints Day
Kim Marie Folsom rocks the house at The Table This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival or TheWorshipCommunity.com Today at The Table we celebrated All [...]
Camping Fun
Scooter man at the lake of Fall Creek Falls state park I'm in the fourth week now of nasty bronchitis, but still count my blessings. Don't forget to [...]
Come to Jesus and Live
Photo credit: Ann Voskamp and aholyexperience.com. Used with permission. This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival of TheWorshipCommunity.com. It is misery to keep count [...]
Strength to Face the Day
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. This is the brand-new covenant that I will make with Israel when the time comes. I will put my law [...]
Sign of the Times
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New Every Morning
Charlie Gore joins us at The Table on dobro. This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. The apostles came up and said to the [...]
Thankful for the Fall
On set in my 60s garb I just wrapped a corporate video shoot for Security Seed and Chemical. It was great fun, totally campy, and had substantial speaking [...]
Why Would I Want to Be Anywhere Else?
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. See what other churches sang today at TheWorshipCommunity.com. A white-tailed deer drinks from the creek; I want to drink God, deep [...]
Cut!
I received an email earlier this week that stated simply that the production company behind ABC's Nashville is reducing its number of stand-ins and that my ongoing position with them is [...]
The Father’s Intention
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival of TheWorshipCommunity.com. ... Imagine a woman who has ten coins and loses one. Won’t she light a lamp and scour the [...]
Calling Us All By Name
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival at TheWorshipCommunity. You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something. [...]
Thankful for September
A rite of passage for Nashville children, Doodlebug and Scooter Man feed the ducks of Centennial Park. An unseasonably gorgeous August gave way to its more typical heat [...]
Summoned by the King
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist Blog Carnival. He noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table... – St. Luke, referring to Jesus Today at [...]
Never Runs Out on Me
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Your love never fails, never gives up, never runs out on me. – "One Thing Remains" by Brian Johnson, Jeremy [...]
Confrontational Jesus
Photo by Anne Voskamp and www.aholyexperience.com. Used with permission. This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Do you think I came to smooth things [...]
Public Platform Well Used
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuBSRC1zpHw What's not to love about this?
Grateful for a beautiful August
Among the challenges at our house at the moment include my wife's employer undergoing significant downsizing. Lara's hours have been reduced. Maybe this is a sign that my work will [...]
To Give You the Kingdom
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Don't be afraid of missing out. You're my dearest friends! The Father wants to give you the very kingdom [...]
Grateful for 19 Years
Lunch out with my bride Lara to celebrate our 19th anniversary So, the rhythm of my two part-time jobs (St. George's and ABC Nashville) is still being established. [...]
Hid with Christ on High
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival, hosted by TheWorshipCommunity.com. Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, [...]
Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin
I recently finished listening to an audiobook by Geoff Colvin titled Talent is Overrated: what really separates world-class performers from everyone else. It's a scientific look – a sometimes very [...]
It is Making Me
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. My counsel for you is simple and straightforward: Just go ahead with what you’ve been given. You received Christ Jesus, [...]
Sit at Your Feet
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Martha, dear Martha, you’re fussing far too much and getting yourself worked up over nothing. One thing only is [...]
Grateful for Season 2
on the set for ABC's Nashville It's been a busy week as ABC's Nashville has started filming its second season. I have a fantastic opportunity to work in [...]
Sing Like Never Before
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Years ago, I had the opportunity to minister in Hungary with worship leader Rob Still, who would later become a [...]
The Teacher Beckons
Statue of children at St. George's Church, Nashville This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. See what songs other churches played today at TheWorshipCommunity.com. [...]
A Full Table
Scooter Man outside his tent at Boy Scout Camp "So, is the food OK?" I ask Scooter Man while visiting him during his first week-long Boy Scout camp [...]
Letters to a Young Artist by Anna Deavere Smith
Mentors are extremely valuable in any career. Valuable and, in my experience, very hard to come by. In the arts, the people who could potentially be the most helpful [...]
Summer Camping
Fall Creek Falls family campout. June, 2013 We just returned from a great camping trip with friends, Lara's packing her bags for Ethiopia, and I'm getting ready this [...]
Lucky One – the songwriter’s notebook
This weekend, I have the opportunity to attend NSAI's Advanced SongCamp. I've been focusing on country songwriting in preparation for this. I wrote Lucky One with my longtime friend Philip [...]
Let the Fragrance Arise
Happy Father's day! Today at The Table we reflected on the story of the woman who anointed Jesus' feet with a mixture of tears and perfume. This was our set: [...]
Busy Family Summer
To walk in gratitude is a way of living that is inclusive, attentive, contagious, and theocentric. – Brennan Manning in Ruthless Trust: The Ragamuffin's Path to God It's been another full [...]
Closure
Acting is one of the many things that I've been able to do more of since stepping full-time into freelance world. I just love it. I've created a new acting [...]
No Longer Law-locked
Percussionist Chris Lowry at The Table This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. We continued our reflection from the book of Galatians today at The [...]
Busy Summer Week
Doodlebug with a ladybug at Cub Scout camp. Photo Credit: Kathy Smith. Wow, it's been a busy week at our house. I accepted the position as Music Director [...]
No Other Gospel
Photo by Anne Voskamp and www.aholyexperience.com. Used with permission. This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and [...]
The Acting Bible by Michael Powell
I just finished reading a great book on acting the other day called The Acting Bible: The complete resource for aspiring actors by Michael Powell. It has a hard cover around [...]
Trinity Sunday
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. We celebrated Trinity Sunday today at The Table. I won't try to explain the mystery here in this space, but [...]
Thankful for the Beginning of Summer
Doodlebug and I enjoying the spring Happy Memorial Day weekend everybody! I'm looking forward to seeing lots of friends over the weekend. I've missed making this list last [...]
Sung by Flaming Tongues Above
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Today at The Table we celebrated the gift of the Holy Spirit to believers at the Jewish festival of [...]
Auditioning
I've been auditioning a good bit over the last several weeks. Auditions are hard. They can feel really important and like a joke at the same time. I know some [...]
