“Apple of my Eye” Video shot on iPhone 4 and edited on iPhone 4. WOW.
Just a few pics… I had the incredible privilege to lead worship with some friends at CDYC 2010 this past week. A room full of junior high kids = the craziest energy I’ve ever seen. Seriously. The last night of the camp was out of control… we’re talking these kids as loud as 110+ db WITHOUT the sound system… haha… so fun!
I also got to lead with my friend Tony, so awesome to be able to lead these kids along side him….
It was an awesome week, the band just killed it, Adam (main CDYC conference dude) just leads an incredible team… it was so awesome to get to jump in for a bit in what God is doing among them!!!
That’s crazy!
I felt my kid move like never before.
It wasn’t a kick.
It wasn’t a punch.
It was like she was moving accross my wife’s stomach.
that was weird.
I can’t wait to meet that little one!
dadness shall be epic.
j
Set List | 06.13
A while back I used to post the set list after I’d lead on a sunday… in case people wanted to grab the songs, or where just curious about why we sang what we sang.
I’m gonna start again. :)
I had a lot of fun today… the set was a few of my favorites…
1. All Because of Jesus by Steve Fee
If you’re around Oakbrook you know this one for sure. :) I love a song with a simple melody and a huge amount of heart… and this for sure fit’s that bill. So fitting to sing in this series, how true is it that we are ALIVE because of JESUS! True life is found in HIM. Not to mention Brandon’s delay guitar makes my heart happy.
2. Walk the World by Charlie Hall
I told everybody Sunday morning that I’d been praying the words of this song all week, which was really a stinking awesome thing for me. The words are so action oriented, and if you pray ‘em and mean ‘em, I promise it’ll move you into action if you let it. I especially resonate with the second verse and prechorus… check it out again:
“and we where born for this, born for this day and time, our prayers flow into love, giving our lives. broken but singing, our hearts keep shining.”
This really pushes me into action, our PRAYERS flow into LOVE… into me truly LOVING people… such a good song with good words to have on our lips.
This song also has a crazy sick groove… or is it worship disco music? Either way, I love it.
3. Forever Changed by Eddie Kirkland
One of my favorite new songs… I love the minor and kinda dark verses and the big major chorus. I love the simple words… especially the bridge…”The power of sin is broken I have been set free, for I have died and Jesus is alive in me.” Some things are so true you just have to sing them and put your whole heart behind them. I can’t help but get into it when I sing words like this! You can grab this song on the North Point Live “Awake” CD.
Man I have fun leading on Sundays… it’s such a priveledge to get to play and sing with some of the most talented people around… I love our church!
cheers,
j
We got a crib and dresser for the baby yesterday. @gretchenannlee HOOKED UP a deal! (surprising right?) One companies “old style” is a new parents new crib. :) When that stuff is in the babies room it’s gonna be crazy… and on a side note, didn’t know there where so many options with cribs… haha… add it to the list of things you learn as you become a dad. :)
embracing my dadness…
j
Fans (of soccer) say the scarcity of goals is the whole point. A goal at the highest level of the game is a miracle. Consider the odds. You have to move a ball across a large field, eluding 10 obstinate foes, without using your hands. You cannot legally pass the ball to a teammate who has raced past the last defender. Once you approach the goal, you must put the ball into a net eight yards wide and eight feet high, guarded by the one man on the field allowed to use his hands. It is, when you think about it, an impossible task.
What it takes to score a goal goes beyond hitting a home run, beyond scoring a touchdown, beyond slipping the puck past the hockey goalie. It is something beyond athletic skill, something that transcends ball handling and deft touch and a powerful shot. It takes, for the lack of a better word, magic.
US Soccer on the cover of SI. I think we could run into the top 8… Maybe if we get lucky final 4…Oh yeah. The World Cup is soon… Very soon.
Hey Oakbrook Church peeps. I am leading this new song this weekend. I am so excited to sing this song with you guys. It’s called “No Reason to Hide” by Hillsong.
So check out this song, download it, burn it…this gives ya’ll a head start to sing as one big family on Sunday AM.
3 reasons I love this song
1. The first line in the Chorus is the WHOLE DEAL..the whole good news. “You’re alive and we are free…you are everything we need.” Simple but powerful words that include the heart of why the Church exists and why Jesus matters today.
2. The words in the verses are awesome for me. They challenge me to live out my faith throughout the week and throughout whatever situation I find myself in. “There is a city that waits for us, it’s time we took all the lampshades off.”
3. This song just stinkin rocks. Loud guitars, big drums…and come on, who doesn’t love a big “WHOAH, OHH” in a song. Instant anthem. Add water.
I’m looking forward to it guys and gals. Have a great rest of the week! See ya’ll at Church on Sunday, but remember to be the Church this week!
Thoughts in Dadness
I watched ‘Away We Go’ last night. First time I’ve watched it knowing I’m gonna have a kid. It changed the experience to say the least…
I painted the babies room this weekend. It’s not that my wife’s growing belly doesn’t make it seem real, but there’s something about this empty room that’s painted a new color that makes it feel like its so soon…
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