ramblings of a wannabe rockstar

I’m not sure where to begin. I’ve got so much on my mind, that I don’t have time to write about it. I want to blog tonight, but I’m so scatterbrained, I don’t want to take the time to sort out any thoughts.

That almost sounds overly dramatic. It’s not. Sure, life is busy, but it’s a good busy. I just feel like sometimes I wish I took the time to stop, sort out my thoughts, and write them down. I guess we’ll see what direction this post goes…

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A while back, I posted a blurb about this church that Raquel and I were going to. You can find it in here somewhere. We have since decided to call this establishment “home” and to say that the ability to do so is a huge answer to an old prayer in our lives. We have the opportunity to serve in many capacities, and it is an honor that they have us doing so.

In addition, I have had the pleasure to be considered as a part of the Sunday morning worship team. I have played with this incredible group of musicians now twice, under the leadership of an awesome man whose deep passion for the persuit of true worship is as evident as the noonday sun. Those of you who know me should recognize that I am not speaking just in the stand-up-and-sing-praise-songs-on-Sunday-mornings sense, but moreso in the persuit of being holy in His sight.

I learned what it meant to be a worshiping musician from Dan Radmacher. Dan is the most incredible worshipper that I’ve ever had the pleasure to experience. I’m sure he wouldn’t approve of this, but I have a tendancy to weigh so called “worship leaders” using what I learned from Dan as the balance. Paul adds up.

A few weeks ago before my first rehearsal with the GM band, I sent Paul an e-mail. I thought I’d excerpt it.

Paul,

Thanks so much for giving me this opportunity. Before I relocated to Texas almost four years ago, I was heavily involved with leading worship. In the midst of relocation and the subsequent greueling three year long church search, I forgot what it was like to be passionate about the corporate worship experience.

I am totally fired up to have this opportunity to be part of your team this weekend, and am humbled yet honored that you have considered me. The Lord above has used this opportunity as an answer to a long-standing prayer.

I am still trying to figure out what it was God was teaching us during the “dry spell” (for lack of a better term). But whatever it was, I’m glad that period has come to a close.

I guess I’m going to close the book on this day, but before I do…

Next 6 Exits will be headlining at The Ichouse tomorrow night. To my Dallas readers, I hope you will consider showing up and helping us out tomorrow night.

All my love to all of you…

A couple days ago, I posted a link to the new Dave Matthews Band single, American Baby. If you missed it, you can get it here (right click, save as).

Now, I give you the latest Eminem collaboration, American Business. Get it while the gettin’ is good, because this link won’t last long. Just let the page load, and after about 10 seconds the download will start.

Those of you who have known me more than five minutes probably know that I am a huge Dave Matthews Band fan. They are my all-time favorite ensemble and have been for at least 10 years, if not longer…I’ve lost count of how long it’s been since I first fell in love with their music.

Anyhow, they’ve got a new album entiteld Stand Up coming out on May 10. The first single from the album is called American Baby and it leaked yesterday. Give it a listen…let me know your thoughts.

Personally, I dig it. It’s different, but catchy. And the last 30 seconds or so blow me away every time I hear it.

Get it here (right click, save as).

The beautiful family that is Dan and Mel Lundmark has joined the legion of bloggers. Go check out their blog right now at http://www.lundmark.org, or by clicking on Around the World in 80 Years under the Friends links on the right. You’ll be glad you did.

While I’m here, I just wanted to let you know that I’ve been working on a doozy of an entry for about a week and a half now, that I will hopefully be finishing up this weekend. I’m not nearly as good a wordsmith as some folks are which explains why it’s taking me as long as it is to finish, but I’ll get to it.

Until then, be blessed.