TEXAS HERE WE COME!!!!

Tanya and I leave in 8 days!!! Please be praying for us!

In The Studio

We are recording!!! On Saturday we laid down drums and some acoustic guitars. Ryan in laying down guitars as we speak. I think I am going to hit some vocals later:) 

We are working on three songs. They are "Common Ground", "God of Redemption" and "We Have Seen Your Glory." They are turning out great so far. My last project was fun because it was just Kelly and I recording all of it. But this time I have the full band in here and they are doing and amazing job. 

We are not to sure what we will do with it yet. We may build a site where you can download it. We may add to it in a few months. Who knows, this may turn into a whole new record! Either way what we are doing now sounds great. I can't wait  for all of you to hear it. 

I will post a video tomorrow. Blessings,

A

Hello friends,

It has been a while since I have posted anything. The band and I just got back from an amazing weekend in San Diego. We lead worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pacific South West District Youth Gathering, AKA, LCMS PSW DYG, or simply, DYG.  Now that was a mouth full. Basically t was 500 high school students and adult leaders gathered at a sweet hotel in San Diego to worship Jesus and learn more about what it means to follow him while we are living in this world. 

The theme was "ONE." It was based off of Ephesians 4:4-6. The speaker was Travis Hartjen (you can check his blog out at www.unpavedjourney.com). He did an amazing job at bringing God's word to all of us. After each message I was thinking, "Man, he said it all, I don't even need to get up on that stage." But then I realized how easy it was to respond to Jesus after hearing from his word so clearly. The worship was so spirit filled. There where several times that the students kept sining long after the band had stopped playing. It was a very beautiful sound. 

Blessings,

A

Merry Christmas

Yes, I know! Thanksgiving has not even hit us let alone Christmas. I came across this video online from another blog. Check it out. Hopefully we can all start the Christmas season with the right idea this year. 

Shrimp Fest 08!

Last night was a glorious night to be had. My lovely lady, my self and my roommates and friends went to a very classy joint called Red Lobster. Now, I normally do not spend that kind of money on food but this was a special occasion friends. It was the famous SHRIMP FEST 2008!  We gorged our selves on all yo can eat shrimp for $16.99. We had Cajon shrimp, shrimp scampi, pasta and shrimp, coconut shrimp, and hand breaded shrimp. The record  of plates eaten was 12! I also paid my roommate Matt $5 to drink a saucer of left over garlic butter from the scampi. It was amazing. I almost chocked I was laughing so hard.  

Tim and me. Where very excited for our shrimp

Round 1. I was so happy! Tanya was excited for me.

She got hers next!

She is not so excited after 4 plates.

Good bye Red Lobster. Tell Shrimp Fest 2009!

Hello Friends,

Today is a gloomy summer day. It is hot and cloudy which just plays games with your mind and internal thermometer! Come on now! I have been fighting a cold the past few days which does not making singing easy or very fun. Tonight our high school group has our last bon fire of the summer. This will be the last time that I leave the beach smelling of smoke and mallows. It is bitter sweet. I must confess I will enjoy not smelling like a ball of smoke after enjoying the beach after this day. Well, I am off to take more drugs and sit in OC traffic. Blessings!

A

Hello Friends,

This past week has been crazy. God has been teaching me a lot about the value of styaing in his word. A recent series of events have left me feeling confused and angry. My first response is to get mad at poeple and "speak my mind." But the problem with that is that my mind was not in the right place and neither was my heart. I was too focused on my anger and cofussion. But after being in the word and prayer God has soften my heart and mind. Do I still feel the anger and have questions? Of course, I am human. But God has shown me that having those feelings is not worng, it is how I react to those feeling that will either shine his light and give him glory or just feed my own desire and ego.

So, with that said I offer prayers of wisdome and encouragement for all of us. Where ever you are at in life may Jesus grant you peace and wisdom of the heart and mouth. Blessings!

A