What a Weekend

The past two days have been so great.

Last night, I played a show at Color Cube. Such a great venue. Total hipster vibe; art consignment, DIY feel. I dug it. It was the first show I've played in over a year so I was very excited going into it. I played a 30 minute set and instantly felt at home again, on stage.

The band I played with, Battleschool was phenomenal. These guys really know how to put on a great show and they make great, dynamic, powerful music. Listen to them. Their singer came up to me after my set and told me they'd been on the road for 5 weeks and I was the first act they've played with that he's actually enjoyed. That was an incredible compliment.

I woke up early this morning for worship and picked up Tim for coffee before rehearsal. Practice was just awesome. Playing with great musicians across the board is a really great experience. I led on "From the Inside Out" and loved the chance to get to lead the congregation. The Spirit was so present in worship this morning, I could feel that God was really working in someone's heart this morning through worship. The message was equally powerful and spoke to my heart. I felt empowered, leaving church.

Finally, tonight I saw my buddy Matt Shockey play at house venue, Big Red House. Matt sounded great. I love this guy's lyrics, he's a true poet with passion for conveying his heart through song. I dig that.

Dig a pony

Mixed Bag? Noppppe.

Well... I'm playing a show next Saturday night at a venue called "Color Cube," in Boise. I am verrrrrrry very excited about that. I'm playing a 30 minute set and I have so many songs in the lineup that I am beside myself with joy to perform live.

Tonight, I practiced old songs and new songs. I breathed new life into old words and changed a few around while I was at it. Even though the vibe was a little sad, I was joyful rehearsing them. I felt really proud of my work, and I seriously can't wait to get these songs out in the open where they belong. Most of my new friends here in Boise have never heard me sing, so it will be a fun night.

It's really funny to me how Satan tries to attack us the most after a time of joy. How great a God we serve, who can erase any sorrow and replace it with joy! His love is precious to me. God reminded me of hope, tonight. He reassured me of peace. Ahhh. I'm so grateful for the reassurance of God's promises. Thank you, Lord.