Balancing Artistry and Worship: Can a Christian Artist Separate Concert Performance from Worship Leading?
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Social Constructs & Racial Harmony
As I consider all that is happening in our country with regard to…
Recovery From Open Heart Surgery is A Long Road … But Worth It!
My open heart surgery was on August 21, 2015 – some 2½ years…
Overcoming In The Journey – I Survived
The journey isn’t over but it sure has gotten easier. Hopefully this will…
Congregational Worship: Why We Don’t Participate
Someone asked the question, “What are some of the reasons why the congregation…
What I Wish (Indie) Musicians Understood
I’ve been working with recording “artists” and musicians most of my adult life.…
Pop Culture Musings: Selfie-Nudies Gone Awry
The hacker who apparently leaked dozens of photos of nude celebrities — including…
A Response to “Whatever Happened to Church Music?”
I recently read a terrific article by Branon Dempsey that asks the question…
And God Saw That It Was Good
God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered…
Whatever Happened to Tolerance & Free Speech?
Our country is facing a culture war like we’ve never seen before. It…
Is It Just Another “Gig” or Are You Building Something That Lasts?
Very often, I’m asked, “What can I do to get local churches to…
Halloween – Good or Bad?
I’ve been asked what the difference between Christians celebrating Christmas and Easter, and…
Modern-Day Worship – Some Thoughts
When did CCM (contemporary Christian music) songs from Billboard’s Top 30 charts become…
Ireland Consultation Trip – Day 1
I am sitting in the Atlanta Airport waiting for my connection to Dublin,…
My Life-Changing Wake-Up Call
It’s a beautiful fall day here in Northeast Florida. A slight chill is…
How to Get a Manager and Not Get Ripped Off
I’ve heard many hard-luck stories from artists who had bad experiences with managers.…
India – Days Two & Three
Well, you know what they say: “The best laid plans …” or something…
Thanksgiving in NYC!
IMG_0892.JPG Originally uploaded by garystripling We had a GREAT time this past week,…
Wow, what a strange turn of events!
Here it is almost Thanksgiving and I’m sitting in my little hotel room…
From Nick Coetzee
“I want to commend you for your incredible work on designing and printing…
In Memory of Camille
The past 24 hours have been pretty emotional for our family. My wife’s…