Waffles and Jesus August 6, 2008
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I read this verse this morning in 2 Corinthians 2 and it made me think of my team at work.
15For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16To the one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life. And who is equal to such a task? 17Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God.
I love my team. I believe each and every one of us has been called to serve here, and I pray that we are so close to Jesus that we even smell like him.
This reminded me of Waffle House. You ever go there and when you leave, you smell like it? It’s one of those special benifits you walk away with for free 
. This verse made me think…. I hope when people hang around me that they go away with the aroma of Christ. For this to happen, I have to be close to Jesus…..a lot.
Father, may I be so close to you that people recognize the aroma of you! Lord, may our team be permeating of your character. I love you so much. Thank you for your word. May your Holy Spirit guide my day as you live through me. I love you so much!
30 years and Thankful. (belated) August 2, 2008
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This is a post I started….but didn’t finish until now. One of the many downsides to perfectionism…….never finishing . But I’m working on finishing things I’ve started.
So about two months ago I turned 30. I know, I know. I’m getting old. But I was thinking at how amazingly blessed I am. So I thought I would list 30 of my blessings. No particular order.
I have a relationship with my Savior.
I have the best wife in the world.
I have a healthy, amazingly beautiful baby girl.
I was raised in a Christian home by two great parents (who are still together)
I have a home.
I live 3 miles from work (nice with Gas prices as bad as they are!)
I live in America.
I am free.
I have no debt (other than my home)
I have a dream job.
I have the best volunteers in the world.
I work with my best friends.
I have a Meyer PA.
I have Digidesign Consoles.
I have a mac.
Both our cars are paid for and working.
I have health, dental, and life Insurance.
I have a Roth IRA.
I have the most beautiful wife in the world.
I have two dogs.
I have an iPhone.
I work for the coolest church on the planet.
I play golf about once a month!
I have a great relationship with my brother (and miss him dearly)
I have a wife who is the best mom in the world.
I’m married to my best friend….did I mention who is HOT!….and
she threw an awesome surprise party for me on my 30th!
Which reminds me…… I have great friends.
I am so rich!
Oh….and my wife is awesome! She’s my hero!
Here’s a pic from the party!
Clarity July 14, 2008
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Tonight I got the pleasure of mixing Kristian Stanfill and his band…..and it was a pleasure! Above all of the talent that these guys oooz…they have huge hearts!
God has been doing cool things with our team at BB and I feel like he is bringing clarity to me in the process. Tonight i had mentioned to Kristian I really resonated with what he said on this post. Here was his prayer that just brought such clear words to desires in my heart.
I’ve been involved in worship experiences all my life. I’ve toured with Passion, mixed for 7|22 for years, and been at FOH mixing and producing for almost 7 years at NPM. I have worked with some of the most talented people in the world and it has been such a blessing……but I want more.
Holy Spirit,
please come into our church. i know You have called me here, to this place. i need You to bring life. i need You to bring clarity to our team. i need You to do things that are only You. You have gifted us so graciously with resources, talent, and excellence that other churches beg to have. May we not raise those blessings subconsciously and miss You. the hearts that sit in our seats need You. You have called me to be excellent at what i do. but i need You. we need You.
Faders, T-bars & Lenses April 21, 2008
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Oh…good ol’ production stuff. Why does this interest me so? I think it’s because it’s the first place I feel like I got to be used by God.
When I was in 7th grade, our youth group had a Wednesday night event called Quest. I was always there early. My parents were heavily involved in the church. Some older youth kids started a praise band. They were cutting edge. They could sing “Lord I Lift Your Name on High”……… with drums! It was amazing.
In the back of that tacky teal and pink chapel sat an 8 channel TOA console. The one above is the closest i could find online, and it is way more advanced than the one we had. Ours was complete with a high and a low eq……on each channel!
So I sat, and learned, and analyzed. I served, and gave God what I had. It’s amazing when I think back to that. It was like my two loaves and five fish.
Are there miracles that have happened in your life that you have missed?
