January 2009

On Becoming (an imposter’s leadership journey)
A while back, my husband Bill and I got bumped up to first class seats on an airplane. We couldn’t help wondering if all the other first class riders realized that we weren’t first class ‘regulars.’ In short, we were merely imposters just trying to blend in and not draw attention to the fact that we didn’t really belong there.

FAQ #15: Where can I meet other successful songwriters and industry professionals??
The obvious answer would be to go where other songwriters, publishers, artists and music professionals congregate. That could require moving to a music center like Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville or New York.

Bless the Lord: Psalm 103:1-5
Do you ever have days when you don’t feel like worshipping? As someone who leads worship for a living, I have to admit that sometimes I don’t feel like worshipping. Some days I am tired and my throat hurts; other days, I am feeling down or distracted by other things.

Winnie the Pooh on Corporate Worship
Frequently over the years, people have asked me whether it is necessary to be mostly spontaneous in culturally relevant worship (a common trend) or whether it is okay to plan everything ahead of time. My answer to this question is generally a resounding, “Yes.” Let me explain.