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“Why do we sing?” This question has been the foundation of the David Crowder*Band Fantastical Church Music Conference (CFCMC for short) that just wrapped up a few hours ago. I couldn’t think of a better reason to gather, discuss, and learn than over a question as vast or profound as this one. Wrestling with this […]
Read MoreSo, what? It’s only been 6 weeks since I posted anything… I’ve heard a lot of people talk about how they get burned out on blogging and they feel like the need a break. A “blogatical” if you will. Then they come back and they have all of these profound things that GOD taught them […]
Read More“LESS NERD, MORE ENGLISH.” A commonly heard phrase around the Towle household/friend groups when I’m around certain people. The friend who stole the phrase from Better Off Ted’s Veronica Palmer says it to make fun of his wife and I as we talk photo and design. (Make fun might be too strong a statement… perhaps, […]
Read MoreA friend recently sent me this article. In it speaker, author, writer, youth pastor Walt Mueller speaks of hearing Dr. Phil live in Philly speak on how our culture has created a narcissistic youth culture. Here’s his thesis: “Without ever saying the word, Dr. Phil kept pointing the conversation back to ‘narcissism’ and the behaviors […]
Read MoreTo say that I was moved by this past Sunday’s worship at Crosspoint would be trivial. My son was dedicated. We sang songs. The teaching hit home. People responded out of need. It was a good day. Problem comes, I get moved by worship. Period. Music & Art to be specific. For as long as […]
Read MoreI just received an email from a friend and fellow Christ-follower and music snob. This is what it said: Subject: Have you seen this? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-lY8VQpSTY&hl=en&fs=1] Thanks, Tim. It’s what I needed today. -PJT//
Read MoreIt’s been a few days and a lot has happened. Friday I wore a tie. I don’t wear ties very often. When I do it makes me feel adult, grown up … even with my shaggy hair and dark-rimmed glasses. I feel like a productive member of society when I wear a tie. However, my […]
Read MoreThe last week or so, has been a bit odd for. I’m RARELY short on words, but I’ve found myself not knowing what to say… to blog… in conversation… just speaking/verbalizing anything has been weird for the few rotations of the earth. Maybe part of it was the break in routine being in Atlanta Mon […]
Read MoreJust before 11pm last night, I pulled into the driveway after being in @lanta, …er… NOT-HOTlanta (whatever it’s called now) from a conference put on by churchplanters.com. Typically, I’m pretty skeptical of “do this” conferences where people (i.e. pastors) come together and watch/learn and 99% of them take it home and try to “cookie cutter”, […]
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