Gift giving is one of my favorite things to do. I treasure the feeling of finding just the right thing to give. Sometimes it is extravagant and costly. Other times it is simple and small. When it comes to my relationship with God, I am completely lost in the gift-giving department. First, there is no […]Continue reading
Writing
Behind the Song: O Great Love
In our travels, we get the privilege of serving in a wide variety of contexts, from large conferences to small country churches. The variety is terrific. We can’t help but love hundreds of students bursting with energy and fervor in worship. Deep in our DNA is an equally profound affection for small but vibrant faith […]Continue reading
Behind the Song: Christ Alone
What is the first thing that comes to mind when your neighbors think about your faith? If you were known for one thing, what would it be? These are the questions that inspired our song “Christ Alone.” Scripture teaches us that we are to have absolute confidence in the provision of Jesus Christ for our Salvation, […]Continue reading
Behind the Song: Pilgrim
Behind the Song: Awaken Me
“Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Ephesians 5:14 I am easily distracted. As I sit down this morning to write email notifications are popping up, my coffee cup is running low, and I am curious about who won in the game last night. One of the subtle […]Continue reading
Behind the Song: Refuge
Over the next two months we will be sharing stories behind the songs from our first albums “Lifted High” and “O Great Love: The Acoustic Sessions.” With new music coming in 2015 we thought it would be fun to go back and talk about what inspires the songs we write. In my season as the Director of […]Continue reading