Tim Keller, Death, and Eternal Life

I always enjoyed reading and listening to Tim Keller. He had a way of taking an abundance of knowledge and distilling it for everyday use. Instead of letting knowledge puff up he would lead it to the heart where it could do some good. He passed away this year after a struggle with cancer butContinue reading “Tim Keller, Death, and Eternal Life”

A Quick Word From Matt Merker of Getty Music

Hey all, Got something special today! Matt Merker, Director of Creative Resources and Training at Getty Music, has taken a break from writing in Ireland to share a quick word about “The Well That Never Runs Dry”. I had the privilege of co-writing this song with Matt as part of the Getty’s Hymn Writers CollectiveContinue reading “A Quick Word From Matt Merker of Getty Music”

“Be Thou My Vision” and the Importance of Hymns

It’s March! And The song of the month is “Be Thou My Vision (All That I Long For)” . This one has a special place in my heart. “Be Thou My Vision” was one of those songs that helped me fall in love with hymns. Now it would be helpful to define what a hymnContinue reading ““Be Thou My Vision” and the Importance of Hymns”

Equipping The Saints

One of the most impactful, musical, experiences in my life is playing songs for the saints who are confined to nursing homes. Many of these brothers and sisters have Alzheimer’s and dementia. They are so weak that they cannot rise from their wheel chairs and if somehow they manage to stand they are in greatContinue reading “Equipping The Saints”