Sunday Morning

This Sunday I had another opportunity to lead worship for Shift, our middle school ministry at Northwoods Church. Potentially, it could have been a rough morning. My acoustic guitar crapped out on me, and the day previously, I accidentally sliced the tip of my middle finger with a razor knife. Small deep cuts + small steel strings = PAIN!

I decided to lead worship with my newly bought flying V electric guitar. Not the best rhythm guitar, but I had to make it work. Worship was so much fun. I was able to implement some creative ideas and engage the students in worship. I've got to say tho, I couldn't have done it without my team!

It was a blessing to have such a talented group of young musicians! Conner, my lead guitar player, was tearin' it up! He knew what he had to play, and he played it! Tyler was playing rhythm electric guitar. He carried the band when I wasn't playing! Brock was the oldest, and it was awesome to have him on bass! He created a sweet little reggae bass line for one of the songs, which made that creative element AWESOME! Last, but not least, Blake on drums. I've had the opportunity to lead with him before, and this time was a blast! He's definately improved his drumming skills, and he ROCKED the house!

It's awesome to worship with students. It's inspiring to watch our students become cultivated into our future leaders! These students are learning things that I wish I would've learned at their age! Not to mention, they're worshipping with their whole heart! Totally Inspiring!

I look forward to see what other opportunities God has in store for me!

People these days...

It seems in my 24 years of life, I haven't met many people that truly challenge me to the core. You know, the people that are willing to do all they can to completely follow God. They challenge this modern day culture and declare there is more to Christianity than a weekly routine of going to services.

Those kind of people make me examine my life, my habits, my ways of doing things. I often wonder if anyone can look at my life, and feel challenged to change. Am I living out my life in a way that declares Jesus is Lord? Or do I fall into the category of today's "church-goers"?

I've been challenged today. Challenged on multiple levels. Not because I heard an amazing sermon, or I read an excellent book. But, because I took a glance at someone else's life, and realized that there is change to be made in my own life.

I believe that's how God intends us to live our lives. In a way that challenges the status quo. Because fake words are cheap. It's time for me to start living the life I was created to live.

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