Réveille-toi, mon âme, réveillez-vous, mon luth et ma harpe! Je veux réveiller l’aurore.
Je te louerai parmi les peuples, Seigneur, je te chanterai parmi les nations. (Psaumes 57:9-10)
I remember reading books about Amy Carmichael and David Livingstone. Missionaries were heroes. Champions of faith who sold everything and lived in a cave with a flashlight. Giants of Christianity who lived life with a spear at their throat.
I noticed her during the movements of Appalachian Spring. She drew me in because, unlike the two other vocalists, she was lost in the music. As the orchestra took us with them through some – I’ll use the word again – unbearably beautiful moments, she closed her eyes and had the hint of a smile on her face.
In the news of late is the impending execution of Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani. Many political leaders from around the world are calling for the Iranian government to change their decision on Pastor Nadarkhani’s execution. Nadarkhani has refused to recant his Christian faith. In the name of religious freedom, and [read more]
I was 13 years old and the youth pastor said they needed another keyboard player, so I came to learn what was up. The older, much cooler girl who played keyboard and wore cool makeup was showing me the ropes. She was good. Like, really really good. She had me play a couple songs. I was awful. Like, really really awful.
One of my girls emailed me this week with a sort of theology question. She had attended a youth conference where the speaker told them that if they didn’t willingly chase God, He would “break their hands.” She was confused, and rightfully so. As I responded to her, I actually [read more]
Last year I was home for New Year’s. I remember sitting in my friend’s apartment window with my three best friends in the world talking about our resolutions. For some reason, in that moment, I decided to set goals instead. It’s simple really. A resolution is something intangible. It’s almost [read more]
Over the last two years, I’ve had the privilege of doing design and marketing for The Bridge International Church in Paris. During that time, I have been reminded over and over of the importance of non-verbal communication of the Church! In our ministry context, we are faced with many different languages, as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. It is of vital importance that we use every possible avenue to communicate the message we are sending! (more…)
During my first two years in France, I had the opportunity to work in a limited capacity with the European Worship Institute along with its founder, Jeff Slaughter. EWI seeks to resource and train worship teams and worship leaders across Europe. (more…)
I believe strongly in the power of worship music to draw people into the presence of God. I believe it is a moment where the presence of God meets us where we are. We can justify behavior, we can make excuses, we can run and hide from God, but somehow when we worship, a holy confrontation happens. (more…)
An important part of my work in Paris will be coordinating and leading the music for The Bridge International Church. I served in this role previously for two years and was able to recruit other musicians and build the worship team at The Bridge. (more…)