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[This post is part of a new series on “The Christian Musician“. Check out the rest of the posts here.]
We all have our influences.
No one is self-made. Every artistic achievement, all heroic creativity has its influence.
But as Christians, is it OK to be influenced by anything?
Or are some influences killing us?
I love my name. Not in the sense that David is all that fabulous, but in the sense that I love to see it.
I love to see my name on the big screen, getting credit as a songwriter.
Matter of fact, if you don’t know that I wrote a certain song, I’m a bit upset. The more I’m recognized and credited and loved and adored, the more I enjoy my life.
If you suggested a fireworks display to honor my songwriting brilliance, I’d be all over that.
These are the confessions of a self-centered songwriter.
Did you know that productivity can kill you?
It’s possible for you to accomplish great work and be a to-do list ninja, yet lose sight of what matters most.
If you’re a Christian, your approach to productivity is unique. At least that’s what I see in the Bible.
And it disturbs me.
Today I have the privilege of interviewing and giving away 3 albums of one of my favorite worship teams, Elevation Church.
Elevation is set to release their brand new live album, For The Honor, on November 22. After the interview I will let you know how you can win a free download on that particular date.
Chris Brown, one of the worship leaders, was kind enough to answer a few questions.
Lift up your eyes and look.
See the 80s rock & roll guitarist at the altar checking out your pedal board. He wants to talk to you about the good ole days.
Right beside him is the 14 year old, punk rock drummer twirling his sticks.
He doesn’t want to talk as much as he wants to sit behind your drum kit and show you how it’s done. But he’ll just want a few more toms and a double bass pedal before he does.
It’s the new guys.