10:45 am, June 9, 2009 Monday morning began slowly and comfortably. I had to finish dealing with some lingering details and pack, but there was no rush. By 10:45 I was packed, had rigged my bicycle panniers to the motorcycle with bungee cords and optimism, and was ready to ride. After hitting the road, I […]
The elders of my church graciously offer all full time pastoral staff a six week sabbatical every seventh year. It is hard to believe that as a musician I’ve been able to hold down a job for more than two years, much less seven… But here I am… I plan to spend a week at […]
Today, Monday, I got some work done this morning, went with Ramin to his office, and worked some more this afternoon. Later afternoon Ramin and I hooked up with Brad Riley, and discussed iEmpathize, ThereIsEnough, and nonprofit logistics. It was a very helpful conversation, and was encouraging to have Brad’s support and validation. He is […]
Ramin’s church, Roots, has merged with two other churches here in Boulder and are temporarily being called The Collective. Brad Riley, one of his co-pastors now, initiated and started iEmpathize. They are combating child sex trafficking, and have partnered with Love146 to that end. Sunday night iEmpathize hosted a benefit concert for Love146 entitled Love […]
I got to go to Marc Lohse’s wedding on Saturday. It was a great wedding. Ramin did an excellent job with the service, and as an un-named uncle proclaimed, looked “gorgeous.” Marc and Maura look great together, and are very happy.
It is so good to be in Boulder. It is like my second home… The scenery is great, the mountains are huge, and the weather this week is great. Here are some pics:
Last December I initiated a giving alternative at our church entitled Redistribute. We provided a brochure that listed local and international partners and had different donation values that corresponded with tangible items that impacted people’s lives. The idea was to redistribute some of what we would typically spend on ourselves to those who are in […]
On Aug. 5 an idea was birthed. Since that day I have been doing research and processing with many advisors to make that idea a reality. I am currently flying on a plane to Denver to seek further counsel. It has been an exciting process, and I am looking forward to finalizing much this week. […]
General Session: Ethics of Worship with Scotty Smith Heb. 13 We are called to interact in the past, present and future at the same time. Painting: 4 trees telling the entire story of God and man Life –> loss –> love –> life The past is meant to be respected and not rejected. We need […]
Breakout Session: Justice and Worship Collide in the Psalms and The Implications for Modern Worship with Elizabeth Jones (Food for the Hungry) It is in your household that you tend to really grasp things as a child. The Psalms were not just read, but sung. Most of the Psalms were written by people that were […]