Archive | January, 2009

26 January 2009 ~ 7 Comments

New Music

I have a bunch of money in the form of iTunes gift cards from Christmas.So school me friends.What new music do I HAVE to be listening to? (And if it's country, don't even bother suggesting it.  Sorry Kevin.)

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25 January 2009 ~ 14 Comments

Help Us Name Our Child

Thought I’d embed a poll here to see what name you all think we should decide on for our boy who should be arriving in the near future. Right now we have 2 very similar options.  Having a meaning behind it is kinda important to me.  Here’s the story on Caleb.  And now the names […]

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25 January 2009 ~ 3 Comments

Worship Confessional #35!

Yes, my friends, they still exist.It's been a while since I've done this.So back by popular demand.  Actually by no demand at all really.  Just thought I should do it again.Got some video of the set this morning.I'll post the songs below.  But for some footage and blow by blow commentary staring Caleb Genesis Marchessault, […]

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15 January 2009 ~ 14 Comments

Parents – Help Me Out Here

CLC

With Ed still recovering from being sick, I’m up to bat with the message this Sunday.  We’re in a series called “The Elephant In The Room.”  We’re focusing on family and parenting issues, especially some of those that aren’t talked about much. This week is The Elephant In The Nursery.  Fairly appropriate with a 2 […]

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15 January 2009 ~ 11 Comments

24 And Impossible Decisions

This post came out of a coffee I had with Ryan this morning.  We started talking about 24 and both agreed that the right decision for the president right now on this season of 24 is clear.  However, we disagreed on what that decision should be.  So that made me kinda curious to know what […]

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15 January 2009 ~ 0 Comments

The Next Life Stage Of A Song

Almost a year ago I posted a recording of a song I had written for a service at CLC.  I used it for a songwriting workshop at Recreate and then invited you to give me your critiques.To see that post and see what people had to say, check it out here. Well, I reworked it […]

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14 January 2009 ~ 4 Comments

My Brother From Another Mother

Literally. Back story.  I’ve mentioned before on my blog that I actually didn’t met my biological father until I was 14 years old.  My mom was his second marriage.  In his first marriage, he had 5 kids.  3 boys.  2 girls. That means I have 5 half brothers and sisters, most of whom I haven’t […]

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12 January 2009 ~ 2 Comments

Our Christmas Album

So yeah, I know, Christmas was like 3 weeks ago. But we just celebrated with our families last week. Which means I can finally share a few of the gifts we gave that were birthed out of our focus on Advent Conspiracy this year. The gift that I would say I was most looking forward […]

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05 January 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Back In The Saddle – Kinda

CLC

Well, back in the U.S. and back on the blog for 2009 anyway.  On vacation to see family for Christmas this week though. Just got back from an awesome week in Mexico.  Like any trip, it had it's ups and downs, it's victories and it's hiccups, but after 5 days, between 2 groups equaling 115 […]

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