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Note: This list of CD's are my personal preferences only.
Listening to:
1. "All of the Above" Hillsong United. This is the youth worship band from Hillsongs Church in Australia (as in "Shout to the Lord" but new). Songs like "From the Inside Out", "The Stand" and "Hosanna" are worth listening to.
2. "The Shins" All their stuff, those guys are just creative.
3. "Matt Pond" (still listening to him...) Acoustic, indie, violins, cellos, good vocals, good songwriting. I especially like "Several Arrows Later" and "Halloween".
I also recently visited a friend's new church plant here in Long Beach. They meet at the "Gas Lamp" on PCH. Their church is called Origins. It was good to be there.
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Monday, June 04, 2007
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Every Day
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Every day life. BBQ, reading the paper, birthday party. No pictures of me lifting, that's a big part of my regular life. That and playing music.
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Gift Of Words
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Recently, I've heard that I have the gift of words. Hmmm, I'd never thought of that. I write and speak with my heart, in a way that people will feel something true of worth, of value and beautiful.
Here's a note from my uncle's wife. My uncle Tim is dealing with liver cancer. Please pray for him.
"Hi David,
thank you for your kind words and support.
I wanted to send you a message reply to your last email, but I am sorry, I was just overwhelmed with everything ( work, hospitals, etc...)
Your emails are written so well, and your wording is soft and comforting, I want to take the time to express my gratitude to you and Rachelle and especially to let you know, that you are blessed with an extraordinary gift with the ability to phrase your emails/letters so eloquently."
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Recently, I've heard that I have the gift of words. Hmmm, I'd never thought of that. I write and speak with my heart, in a way that people will feel something true of worth, of value and beautiful.
Here's a note from my uncle's wife. My uncle Tim is dealing with liver cancer. Please pray for him.
"Hi David,
thank you for your kind words and support.
I wanted to send you a message reply to your last email, but I am sorry, I was just overwhelmed with everything ( work, hospitals, etc...)
Your emails are written so well, and your wording is soft and comforting, I want to take the time to express my gratitude to you and Rachelle and especially to let you know, that you are blessed with an extraordinary gift with the ability to phrase your emails/letters so eloquently."
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Consuming v. Investing
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I was reading how .05% of You Tube watchers actually upload videos, the rest just come and watch.
Consuming.
The problem with that is at two levels - economically and creatively.
First, only a select group is making money off of You Tube. With all the young techies out there, how can this be? And by uploading a video, you're hardly making any money, but at least you're creating not just consuming.
Second, is the issue of who's actually creating? Not many. At least not many are uploading their videos. I want to watch, consume, listen, take in LESS and produce, create, give, speak MORE.
How does that happen? It means you have to lock yourself in a room, open your favorite book, novel, journal, pick up a guitar or piano or brush or video camera and create, create, make, make, make.
To create means to risk, to imagine, to have vision, to feel and live, to have passion, to not be afraid, to leave the bubble and comfort and then regain comfort and bubble and lose it all over again. It means to fail, to be true to yourself, to know thyself. To create means to think, to feel your heart beating, to stop, pause, reflect, let life hit you and respond to it.
We have too many consumers (paying $) and not enough entrepreneurs (getting the $). And beyond money, we are becoming a generation of spectators not creators.
I guess I'm a consumer most of the time, yet my passion and call is to create. I create sometimes, but most times I consume. I have to create more and I don't mean create problems either! : )
Let's create, let's act, let's lead, not just watch others do it on You Tube.
Into the future,
davidT
I was reading how .05% of You Tube watchers actually upload videos, the rest just come and watch.
Consuming.
The problem with that is at two levels - economically and creatively.
First, only a select group is making money off of You Tube. With all the young techies out there, how can this be? And by uploading a video, you're hardly making any money, but at least you're creating not just consuming.
Second, is the issue of who's actually creating? Not many. At least not many are uploading their videos. I want to watch, consume, listen, take in LESS and produce, create, give, speak MORE.
How does that happen? It means you have to lock yourself in a room, open your favorite book, novel, journal, pick up a guitar or piano or brush or video camera and create, create, make, make, make.
To create means to risk, to imagine, to have vision, to feel and live, to have passion, to not be afraid, to leave the bubble and comfort and then regain comfort and bubble and lose it all over again. It means to fail, to be true to yourself, to know thyself. To create means to think, to feel your heart beating, to stop, pause, reflect, let life hit you and respond to it.
We have too many consumers (paying $) and not enough entrepreneurs (getting the $). And beyond money, we are becoming a generation of spectators not creators.
I guess I'm a consumer most of the time, yet my passion and call is to create. I create sometimes, but most times I consume. I have to create more and I don't mean create problems either! : )
Let's create, let's act, let's lead, not just watch others do it on You Tube.
Into the future,
davidT
Coachella Speaks to Current Generation
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So I'm not there, but I'm checking out AT&T Webcasts Coachella Arts and Music Festival. Amazing music.
Reading the article in the LA Times, this festival is speaking the language of the current generation. How? In it's community, the voice they have (young people complained about ad banners last year), and the indie rock. There's a certain 'in the know' thing that goes with Coachella. I don't blame them, it's an amazing experience from what I hear.
Right now, I'm listening to Arctic Monkey (new punk) and Matt Costa (indie rock), nice.
Many of our musicians are huge fans of Coachella, it's al they talk about, some have been in the past or are there now. I wish Coachella would have a social cause they could get these young people excited about.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
So I'm not there, but I'm checking out AT&T Webcasts Coachella Arts and Music Festival. Amazing music.
Reading the article in the LA Times, this festival is speaking the language of the current generation. How? In it's community, the voice they have (young people complained about ad banners last year), and the indie rock. There's a certain 'in the know' thing that goes with Coachella. I don't blame them, it's an amazing experience from what I hear.
Right now, I'm listening to Arctic Monkey (new punk) and Matt Costa (indie rock), nice.
Many of our musicians are huge fans of Coachella, it's al they talk about, some have been in the past or are there now. I wish Coachella would have a social cause they could get these young people excited about.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Gethsemane, 2007
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A 10mn. segment of Gethsemane, the Good Friday production I directed this year, Friday, April 6th, 2007. Amazing cast, musicians, set design, great impact.
Jay Wallace, lead (Jesus).
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
A 10mn. segment of Gethsemane, the Good Friday production I directed this year, Friday, April 6th, 2007. Amazing cast, musicians, set design, great impact.
Jay Wallace, lead (Jesus).
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Talking It Out
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So Easter is over, time to reflect and today I had a conversation with Jesus, more of a fight really, a quarrel, whatever you want to call it. Like Jacob wrestling with God (I guess, wrestling is more church-safe than argument), either way, that's what I had.
I was singing Switchfoot's song "In This Life", which is a song to his wife (i think). I usually also sing it to my wife (and have), but today it was a talk with Jesus.
The topic was, "who are you?", "what is your message to the world?", "what is your church supposed to be about?" and "where have we gone wrong, because something is not right."
Something is changing in me. Something big and it deals with the church, the man I want to become for my wife and children, God's Kingdom, Christians and sinners.
I have been to seminary, I know the answer to those questions from the Bible and studies, but none of those sufficed today. I needed to ask Jesus directly.
"What is your kingdom about God? Is it about the Christians and keeping them worshiping, raising hands and growing? Is it about those not in your Kingdom yet? The poor, the hungry, the needy, the lost? Well, if it is about the "seek and save the lost" part, than why do your Christians complaint so much and argue with this?"
It seems most Christians I know want bubble gum-Chris Tomlin church with fluffy sermons or Biblical sermons (take your pick) that suit their needs.
The other day, an established Christian and I were talking about Easter versus Spring break. He said that those "seculars" call it Spring break, but that we know better, it's "Easter Break." Who the heck cares? Only Christians would care about such a thing.
The truth is that I used to be the same way, but I've changed. I also thought there was a divide between secular and sacred, Easter v. Spring. Most of that was well intended, I meant no harm, but really it spoke of pride of walls between myself and those without God in their lives.
So back to my argument with Jesus, errr, wrestling with God. I was asking Jesus to tell me what his church is about, how should I proceed from here. What did he tell me?
1. Read McLaren's book again "A New Kind of Christian"
2. Read the Gospels (Jesus first told me this while listening to Jay Bakker's conversion experience, see video above).
3. Read Paul's epistles (Galatians, Ephesians, Colossians, etc).
So that's what I'm doing. Why? To get the heart of God once again. I know His Kingdom is about Acts 2:42 (community), Isaiah 6 (holiness), Matthew 5 (city on a hill), Great Commission (Matt. 28), Great Commandment (love one another, your neighbor as yourself).
But what does that look like for me? Maybe after this argument with God I will be left aching (as Jacob), hurting, sore, tired. But also as Jacob, I will hopefully be left with more of God.
Themes I am seeking to re-discover in my life:
1. Grace
2. Forgiveness
3. Basic message of Jesus
4. God's unconditional love
5. Stop judging people
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
So Easter is over, time to reflect and today I had a conversation with Jesus, more of a fight really, a quarrel, whatever you want to call it. Like Jacob wrestling with God (I guess, wrestling is more church-safe than argument), either way, that's what I had.
I was singing Switchfoot's song "In This Life", which is a song to his wife (i think). I usually also sing it to my wife (and have), but today it was a talk with Jesus.
The topic was, "who are you?", "what is your message to the world?", "what is your church supposed to be about?" and "where have we gone wrong, because something is not right."
Something is changing in me. Something big and it deals with the church, the man I want to become for my wife and children, God's Kingdom, Christians and sinners.
I have been to seminary, I know the answer to those questions from the Bible and studies, but none of those sufficed today. I needed to ask Jesus directly.
"What is your kingdom about God? Is it about the Christians and keeping them worshiping, raising hands and growing? Is it about those not in your Kingdom yet? The poor, the hungry, the needy, the lost? Well, if it is about the "seek and save the lost" part, than why do your Christians complaint so much and argue with this?"
It seems most Christians I know want bubble gum-Chris Tomlin church with fluffy sermons or Biblical sermons (take your pick) that suit their needs.
The other day, an established Christian and I were talking about Easter versus Spring break. He said that those "seculars" call it Spring break, but that we know better, it's "Easter Break." Who the heck cares? Only Christians would care about such a thing.
The truth is that I used to be the same way, but I've changed. I also thought there was a divide between secular and sacred, Easter v. Spring. Most of that was well intended, I meant no harm, but really it spoke of pride of walls between myself and those without God in their lives.
So back to my argument with Jesus, errr, wrestling with God. I was asking Jesus to tell me what his church is about, how should I proceed from here. What did he tell me?
1. Read McLaren's book again "A New Kind of Christian"
2. Read the Gospels (Jesus first told me this while listening to Jay Bakker's conversion experience, see video above).
3. Read Paul's epistles (Galatians, Ephesians, Colossians, etc).
So that's what I'm doing. Why? To get the heart of God once again. I know His Kingdom is about Acts 2:42 (community), Isaiah 6 (holiness), Matthew 5 (city on a hill), Great Commission (Matt. 28), Great Commandment (love one another, your neighbor as yourself).
But what does that look like for me? Maybe after this argument with God I will be left aching (as Jacob), hurting, sore, tired. But also as Jacob, I will hopefully be left with more of God.
Themes I am seeking to re-discover in my life:
1. Grace
2. Forgiveness
3. Basic message of Jesus
4. God's unconditional love
5. Stop judging people
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Friday, March 30, 2007
Crowder in the Studio
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So David Crowder ("Here is Our King", "Wholly Yours", "No One Like You"), is in the studio recording his next post "A/B Collision" CD. Yes, I like Crowder, do his songs in church, etc. He's posting clips from their studio work. Nice.
This is of his EG player, not sure his name....shall find out, jamming, doing his EG thing. Nice. (EG name: Taylor johnson (aka: the kid)!!!!
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
So David Crowder ("Here is Our King", "Wholly Yours", "No One Like You"), is in the studio recording his next post "A/B Collision" CD. Yes, I like Crowder, do his songs in church, etc. He's posting clips from their studio work. Nice.
This is of his EG player, not sure his name....shall find out, jamming, doing his EG thing. Nice. (EG name: Taylor johnson (aka: the kid)!!!!
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Saturday, March 24, 2007
ALL Continuum John Mayer
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This is not me, nor is it John Mayer, it's John Mayer "for dummies".
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
This is not me, nor is it John Mayer, it's John Mayer "for dummies".
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
On Whom You Should Marry
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VIDEO - Erwin McManus, pastor Mosaic in Los Angeles, CA during Q&A at Columbia University.
grace,
davidT
VIDEO - Erwin McManus, pastor Mosaic in Los Angeles, CA during Q&A at Columbia University.
grace,
davidT
Furniture For My Office
Welcome back. You belong here.I want this for my office. Table and chairs, $799.00. ouch! Maybe I can find something like it at the Goodwill.
grace,
davidT
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Driscoll on Seeker Sensitive v. Missional Church
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Video - Mark Driscoll, pastor Mars Hill in Seattle, WA.
davidT
Video - Mark Driscoll, pastor Mars Hill in Seattle, WA.
davidT
Monday, March 19, 2007
More Apples
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More little David and apples. Fun.
Oh yes, I speak Spanish here, so do our children, btw, and so does my wife (she's not Hispanic, but learned Spanish from my grandmother).
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
More little David and apples. Fun.
Oh yes, I speak Spanish here, so do our children, btw, and so does my wife (she's not Hispanic, but learned Spanish from my grandmother).
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Mark Driscoll - Nehemiah Week 4
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I'm starting to archive videos that speak on themes I'm investigating. Sort of a video-cast of sorts on:
1. Reaching secular cities
2. Reaching postmodern culture
3. Engaging urban centers of the world (and U.S.)
4. Latin American immigration issues
I will also post my notes on the videos:
VIDEO#1 - Mark Driscoll (Mars Hill Church, Seattle, WA) Building a City Within the City (Nehemiah Chapter 4) Week#4
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
I'm starting to archive videos that speak on themes I'm investigating. Sort of a video-cast of sorts on:
1. Reaching secular cities
2. Reaching postmodern culture
3. Engaging urban centers of the world (and U.S.)
4. Latin American immigration issues
I will also post my notes on the videos:
VIDEO#1 - Mark Driscoll (Mars Hill Church, Seattle, WA) Building a City Within the City (Nehemiah Chapter 4) Week#4
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Thursday, February 08, 2007
February Update
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I guess I do monthly updates now....
1. LB Emergent Pastors meeting a few weeks ago was interesting. At our table, one of the veteran pastors was pretty upset at the notion that veteran churches are not as relevant as they need be. Interesting, I thought he was more open minded than that. Yet, I understand. Who wants to feel irrelevant?
2. Good Friday is on it's way. I'm producing my second Good Friday show this year, I'm calling it "Gethsemane". Should be great.
3. Artist Retreat in full swing. I'm directing our third retreat this year, March 16-18th, we usually bring about 40 artistic types, which is a small miracle. Artist types normally don't commune, but God is working in their lives. The theme is "the Character of the Artist". Much needed among such types.
4. Cold, flu, nose drip, blah, blah, blah. I've joined the club. I've been off 3 days this week, sick.
5. I launch "Heaven" in Resonate this Sunday. Our creative team is building a city in our worship venue, working with new artists such as Micah who's performing her original song called, "So Far Away".
6. I miss my wife. We need more time alone. It will come. I was in tears regarding my love for Rachelle as I listened to "In This Life" a song about love on Switchfoot's latest, "Oh! Gravity." (good album, fyi, I like "Circles", "Awakening" and "Amateur Lovers").
7. Enjoying our children in our home. The other day I saw this picture of them sitting on our steps and had tears in my eyes about our love for them and how special it is to have our home for them to enjoy.
8. It's been great hanging out with my sister. She's here from Nicaragua, leaves next week. Monday for example, we went to the Jewelery, Garment and Toy Districts in Downtown LA and shopped, shopped, shopped.
9. Working Out, Persevering amidst illness and broken toe. This week I couldn't lift (perhaps Saturday) due to a bad cold (missed 3 days of work), and a broken toe (running is out), but I've been doing my abs and eating 6 small meals a day, power bars, tuna, oatmeal, cottage cheese/non- fat yogurt, chicken, vegetables, tons of water, no pizza, no junk, no cookies. Next week, back to lifting 4x/week, running 3x/week. Should be back to full strength.
I've been feeling pretty happy, focused, energize lately.
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
I guess I do monthly updates now....
1. LB Emergent Pastors meeting a few weeks ago was interesting. At our table, one of the veteran pastors was pretty upset at the notion that veteran churches are not as relevant as they need be. Interesting, I thought he was more open minded than that. Yet, I understand. Who wants to feel irrelevant?
2. Good Friday is on it's way. I'm producing my second Good Friday show this year, I'm calling it "Gethsemane". Should be great.
3. Artist Retreat in full swing. I'm directing our third retreat this year, March 16-18th, we usually bring about 40 artistic types, which is a small miracle. Artist types normally don't commune, but God is working in their lives. The theme is "the Character of the Artist". Much needed among such types.
4. Cold, flu, nose drip, blah, blah, blah. I've joined the club. I've been off 3 days this week, sick.
5. I launch "Heaven" in Resonate this Sunday. Our creative team is building a city in our worship venue, working with new artists such as Micah who's performing her original song called, "So Far Away".
6. I miss my wife. We need more time alone. It will come. I was in tears regarding my love for Rachelle as I listened to "In This Life" a song about love on Switchfoot's latest, "Oh! Gravity." (good album, fyi, I like "Circles", "Awakening" and "Amateur Lovers").
7. Enjoying our children in our home. The other day I saw this picture of them sitting on our steps and had tears in my eyes about our love for them and how special it is to have our home for them to enjoy.
8. It's been great hanging out with my sister. She's here from Nicaragua, leaves next week. Monday for example, we went to the Jewelery, Garment and Toy Districts in Downtown LA and shopped, shopped, shopped.
9. Working Out, Persevering amidst illness and broken toe. This week I couldn't lift (perhaps Saturday) due to a bad cold (missed 3 days of work), and a broken toe (running is out), but I've been doing my abs and eating 6 small meals a day, power bars, tuna, oatmeal, cottage cheese/non- fat yogurt, chicken, vegetables, tons of water, no pizza, no junk, no cookies. Next week, back to lifting 4x/week, running 3x/week. Should be back to full strength.
I've been feeling pretty happy, focused, energize lately.
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
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