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Thoughts, Obviously.

I feel like we have gotten so far away from what we are really after, while looking for it. The basics always seem to get lost. In music, theology, and life in general. We work so hard to impress someone or make ourselves seem intelligent that we miss what we are really looking for. Its not hard to find a workaholic. Someone who is after money and power thinking that it will provide nice material things gets lost in doing what it takes to get them. Even men who are just trying to provide for a family. How can we miss this?

Am I playing music to be famous? Am I playing music to make money? Am I playing to connect with people? I remember when it was just a hobby, but now it has become something to make Him known. What have I done for His kingdom? My heart has been stripped bear. I pray that He will reduce me to nothing and build me back up in His image so that I may attempt to glorify the kingdom. Total depravity means that I am hopelessly and undeniably lost. Before I was saved, my heart was an empty void and now I am called to be different. 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they may not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God...For God, who said, ‘Light shall shine out of darkness,’ is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

His calling to the elect is irresistible. I have been forever changed.

I feel like I have over-shot whatever I am attempting to do. Which I have lost sight of because of everything cluttered in the way. Music, fame, computers, internet, cell phones, tv.... you name it.

I am headed back to the basics.

Bounce your thoughts off me, please.

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Dreams in the form of a video.

This is an amazing video.

KiD CuDi ft. MGMT & Ratatat "Pursuit Of Happiness" from TELL&ViSiON on Vimeo.

Thoughts?

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Finding What Makes Me Tick

Here for the past few months I've been trying to pick my brain apart (messy, I know) to find out what makes me tick. I have been trying to learn why I like the songs I like. Why do the images and photos that catch my eye, actually catch my eye? Everyone is different and I have been learning how to pin-point what I enjoy and why. Colors and sounds are my focus... not so much smells, tastes, or textures.

I have been listening to songs to hear what going on underneath everything. What is that noise that is so hard to hear that only happens once in the song. Was that a flub or on purpose? I have compiled quite a few interesting things to listen for and because of that I am having to re learn every song I ever thought I knew. If feel like it I might come back later and post an example.

Images.. why do I like you? What colors strike my fancy? What is that placement for? Typography blows my mind. We can have all the same numbers and letters written in all sorts of crazy ways and still read what they say. Have you ever looked at everything as if it were just a line? How does nature know so much about the sights and sounds I like? That bird is so RED and sings such great melodies. What a packaged deal.

I'm up for a change of scenery.

I'm on another rabbit trail.

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We're In It.

I need this.


"If you're anything like me, then I'm a lot like you. The ice on my toes, lets me know all the places I haven't been. Set me on fire and teach me to love you, like I should"

New songs soon.

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Birthday

Today is my birthday. I share a birthday with Dr. Dre. Win.


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This is life today

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this has nothing to do with the superbowl

More and more I find myself becoming a rogue Christian. But what does that even mean to you? I have my faith, I know what I believe is true. Hm... maybe I should say more and more I find myself becoming a rogue southern baptist. I like secular music, I like alcohol, I don't have the cleanest language. But does that change the fact that Jesus Christ GAVE HIS LIFE for me to do those things?! No. What I do now isn't going to change what happened thousands of years ago. As a matter of fact, I can find Christ more in a good beer than I can in a three piece suit. (gasp!) Not to mention how many more people I can allow to see that I am a Christian through that beer than in a suit. This is not the new church. This is the new day to day living. Maybe this is just what growing up feels like? At least in a Christian perspective. The other day, someone I was having lunch with halted our conversation and stared across the room. Then they looked puzzled. I asked what they were looking at and the giggled and said they had never seen someone pray for their food before. They had NEVER seen someone pray for their food before. Let that sink in. This might seem minor to you, but that has been around me my entire life. But wait, we were already eating... and I know, I did not bless my food before I began stuffing my face. I did not out loud for a reason. For that. very. reason. I knew they would be caught off guard and maybe a little closed off if I did that. Did I hide my faith? maybe. But I feel like by not doing that, I have longer to be around this person and not just have them shut me out. I will choose my battles wisely. The thing is, I know this person knows who Jesus is and what he did, but I dont feel like its up to me to change someones mind verbally. I feel like ive bored you now. Even though no one reads this that I know of. Maybe someday?

Here is an interesting picture.




Thoughts?


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Not About.

Why do I worry about what my music sounds like? Why dont I spend my time hitting all the "hot spots" being uber trendy and sucking up to critics? Oh thats right, because I care about being talented. I dont mean to sound like such a cynic, but sometimes i let things get to me in ways that i shouldnt.

Just something to think about.

Its not about what you know, its about who you know.

Thoughts?

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1/25/10

This is funny & I love these girls.

Welcome.

I have been absent from this lately. It is an outlet that I dont use enough and I am going to. I have no aspirations to become to best blog on the internet, or even for lots of people to read this. I just want to scribe my thoughts and experiences and maybe we can do life together? Hopefully you will find this enlightening, and maybe a little inspiring. If you feel so inclined, comment, lets talk.

Here we go...

I have a lot on my plate this year. 2009 was hands down the best year I have ever had. 2010, that was a challenge to be better. I love my band/roommates even though sometimes we have our differences. I miss Tony Melton. I miss Duke. I miss mom dad and oddly enough, Dustin.

HOWEVER, I am not complaining. I'm taking 13 hrs this semester, which isnt a lot. I have three awesome classes and one dreadful one. Biology. Third times a charm, right? I'm taking a digital design class which I am REALLY looking forward to. I feel like its going to take me to the next level.

But, at the same time, I'm a full time guitarist involved in two awesome bands. While running my own small business and applying for another full time job at a mega church in Irving. Its a lighting and video director job. Whoa. To be honest, I'm a little nervous. This is a huge responsibility and I am praying that God will give me clear guidance as to what to do.

I couldn't be happier with the way things are going right now, and things can only go up. This is my invite to you all to go on this journey of 2010 with me.


Lets go.


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