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So I admit it...I am an emotional guy. It's just how I'm made. I love movies and songs that move me. Ask anyone who knows me and they'll tell you that I'm a sucker for a great power ballad. And the most recent movie that made me cry? "Up"...a stinking animated film! I try to hide it, but in the end I wouldn't trade it for anything. Emotions help you know that you’re alive. But of course, emotions can get a little more tricky when you consider their role in our spiritual lives. I am blessed to be able to serve the body of Christ as a worship leader. And I will be quick to tell you that my favorite services are the ones where God's presence is so thick that everyone involved can’t help but be floored by what He's doing. It's easy to feel like something amazing has happened when we leave with goose-bumps on our arms and tears in our eyes.

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appearance and sensitivity

Submitted by Vernon Chiow on Mon, 06/21/2010 - 2:56pm.
As a worship leader I am sure you sense things differently and see things differently. As a future pastor, I am preparing my heart for a difference and change. Just as a worship leader seeks God in music I have that same desire and sensitivity to look at things and feel things differently with the truth of God's Word. I truly understand how you feel, as God feels the same way, and wants all the Body of Christ to have the sensitivity that we have a dying and hurting world out here. What difference can we make with our music, with our words, with our expressions, and with our attitudes towards people. God is the only one who can make a difference, but it is the difference made through out lives is how God manifests his glory and grace, as we express Christ in all that we do.

emotional

Submitted by monteyoung on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 12:24am.
as a worship leader as well i seek to find songs that connect the Body to GOD, and i have to say that your songs definitely fit the bill. even in my personal devotion i love to listen to all your albums. the passion and anointing that is evidenced in every lyric and chord change is captivating. your spiritual emotions come through and minister from the playlist. thank you for being sensitive and usable. you're leading us all into His Presence. m

Crying and Knowing

Submitted by too2strange on Sun, 06/13/2010 - 2:00am.
You are a blessing. Emotions are just our reactions to GOD's Grace in our lives. From being in awe of the mountain tops or a silly movie. Our creator gave us emotions. Sometimes those darn emotions become overwhelming. That is when we rest in HIS word, and we know. We know and believe and rest in his arms. And if we are still enough... we can hear HIS heart beating in tune with our own.

Embarrassments and Humiliations

This morning I woke up earlier than usual, which usually means God is trying to tell me something I probably won’t hear once my day gets crazy. So I put on the coffee and made my way out to my porch swing where I sat until my daughter Madison came out to catch the school bus at 6:30. I called her over to sit with me and the following was our brief conversation...

Me- "Good morning baby girl...I sure love you..."
Madison- "I love you too..."
Me- "You doing good"?
Madison- "Yep...
Me- "I'm praying for you today..."
Madison- "I'm praying for you too..."
Sleepy pause as I sip my coffee...
Madison- "Well Dad I gotta go..."
Me- "What?! You've still got time to sit with me...we can see your bus coming half a mile away..."
Madison- "Dad, I HATE running for the bus...I look like such a dork!"
Me- "So you mean to tell me you'd give up one more minute with your Dad rather than risk looking like a dork?"
Madison- "Yep...gotta go bye!"

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Parenting teens

Submitted by mlbfan81 on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 11:18pm.
Boy can I relate to this... I am the single mother of a soon to be 16 year old boy. Although my son is still cool with his mom giving him hugs, there are definitely times when mom isn't quite as "Cool" as in the past... And as his mother, I also want to know EVERYTHING going on, but know I have to respect that he may not want to tell me some things. Very hard to adjust to. Eventually I think we'll be "cool" again. I hope?

I love come as you are!

Submitted by faithgrace29 on Mon, 05/03/2010 - 2:33am.
Just wanted you to know I had to share your link on my blog. Well done! http://therealme29.wordpress.com/2010/05/02/a-touching-song/

"More Than Noise" In A Small Town...

"More Than Noise" in a small town... After almost a year and a half of working on it, the new Pocket album "More Than Noise" came out two weeks ago. The anticipation of getting to share these new songs with all of you has been crazy! There were over 50 songs written for this project, and then a whole lot of prayer and consideration as to which 11 made the final cut. Interestingly enough though, it might surprise you to know just how much work and thought went into what we would actually title this album, and obviously "More Than Noise" was the winner.

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Concert in San Antonio

Submitted by Angie41377 on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 5:18pm.
First of all I want to thank you for all that you do. God has blessed you with a magnificant voice not just for singing but also the way you speak. My husband and I attended your concert in San Antonio at the Miracle Church. My husband was touched by you and your music. He said he felt a sense of peace after hearing your music. My husband was raised Catholic but he never felt like he belonged. In August of 2005 our entire family was baptized but he thought he was alone when it came the feeling of peace he felt this peace after you spoke. We listen to KLove all the time but he said he never felt that way even listening in the car. He has not stopped playing your CD in his car and at work since that day. That was the most awesome gift I got for my Birthday aside you singing Happy Birthday for me.Thank you all for all you do. You all do make a difference.

i love this entire series!! i

Submitted by Dane4 on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 12:28pm.
i love this entire series!! i get so excited everytime a new one comes out :D and this one was great! Great Song and music video and the album cover looks great! ___________________________________________________________ Free Acai Berry Offers | espresso cart | new hair loss product | florida printing | liposuction oklahoma city

More Than Noise

Submitted by Dave Langer on Thu, 03/18/2010 - 11:29pm.
Michael - the new album is more than wonderful! Beautiful songs and SO heartfelt!!! Looking forward to seeing you guys soon down in Georgia. Can't wait to hear some of this stuff live! And God Bless Texarkana!

Well this is a great job that

Submitted by ElizaT on Thu, 03/25/2010 - 8:18am.
Well this is a great job that after a year here comes a new album again.That's also how Lady Gaga achieved her success in singing and dancing.But right now she encounter issues regarding the lawsuit filed by her ex boyfriend that created a scandalous thing on her part.I do think Stefani Germanotta should probably get a lawyer - although, since she goes by Lady Gaga, I do not think she'll need to run for payday cash advances to afford one. Her former boyfriend and producer, manager, whatever, Rob Fusari, is suing her, and the subject of the lawsuit is whether she owes him for helping launch her career. If it's demonstrably provable that he did, then possibly she owes him a bit. If he wrote her songs, he's owed royalties - although I believe the ASCAP takes care of that. I question what's going to be the result of this bad relationship.

An Exciting Day

In spite of the gray snowy morning, today is an exciting day...because today is the official release date of our new album "More Than Noise"! It's taken awhile to finish, but I can say without apology that this is my favorite project to date! From the writing of the songs, to the guys doing what they do best in the studio, this has been an amazing journey. Our incredible friends at Word Records and our Producer Ed Cash gave invaluable energy and creativity to this process...we just cant say "thanks" enough! Of course at the end of the day, prayer is what makes everything work...and so now we are asking you to pray with us that this project would be a blessing to the broken hearted and a true offering of worship to our King.

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I LOVE THIS SOOO MUCH!!! This

Submitted by Chuck93 on Thu, 03/25/2010 - 7:58am.
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The Blessing of Brotherhood

So I had a long ride back from Arkansas in the "Pocket" van today. And from my bouncy perch on the very back seat I stared at the back of three heads for nine hours. Funny now that I'm thinking about it, but on these longer van trips I see much more of the back of Ryan, Jody, and David’s heads than I do their faces. But it’s what we do...what we have done for 14 years. Though today, I was struck yet again with the depth of brotherhood I feel with these guys. Like any relationship we have had our moments...those times when you really want to give up in the struggle for maintaining relationships. But thanks to strong families, strong churches, and amazing pastoral guidance, our victories have far outweighed our mess, and somehow God keeps finding ways to let us be a part of what He is doing.
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