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Before I post the pics from Niemann Avenue's first concert, I have some things I want to say to myself, to the band, and to all of you who have been so supportive of what we are doing. Pride is an ugly thing... It distorts, it confuses, it is demeaning to others, it inflates self, and ultimately it pushes God away. Fellow band members, God has gifted us with talent(s) and abilities and I believe that He brought us all together via The Rock Church (hence the name Niemann Avenue for those of you who didn't know), but with those talents and abilities comes a great responsibility to use them for HIS purpose. Of course we will have fun, jam out, and hopefully make some money, but when the lights are turned out, the seats are empty, and the studio is closed... What message have we left? Did people see/hear HIM in Niemann Avenue? More than a guitar lick, a drum fill, a bass run, a keys riff, or a vocal trick, I hope people remember the anointing and power in what we sing and play. When we stand before God in eternity, He wont ask us why we didn't practice more... He'll ask if we used our borrowed talent for HIS glory, for HIS honor, for the good of HIS Kingdom. Will our answer be sure and confident because we kept the faith??? ............ It is my prayer that we never compromise, we never get proud, and we ALWAYS keep HIM first...

These Guys Have "Talent"

On the way to Minden................. It was a long drive what can I say............

Niemann Excitement!!!

The more we told Ben about the band, the more excited he got!!!

I Love Playing Guitar!!!

The guitar is one my favorite instruments (I just wish I could play like Nate LOL). Here is a short clip of me playing while we were in Minden this last weekend...

Niemann Avenue's first concert!!!!!! As many of you know, Niemann Avenue is having our first concert this weekend in Minden, Nevada. We will be performing as part of an outreach concert put on by Pastor George Whorley of the Minden church. Tyler Sullivan and Larry Carter will also be playing/singing so it should be a great time. Yes we will be having fun and all but the main purpose of this concert is outreach so please say a prayer that we can reach people with our music... As soon as I get back I'll be posting pictures/clips of the trip and concert so be sure to watch my blog!

This is one of my favorite songs... It is truly the story of my life because Jesus really is my rescue, my help, my strength, my source of life... How many times have I fallen short? How many times have I taken things in my own hands only to mess it all up? Countless times... And yet God in His infinite mercy is always there... My Rescue... Humbling isn't it?

My first posting... Since I like a good laugh, I'll tell about something i saw a couple of days ago. I was driving to my office and pulled up to an intersection and saw a woman standing on the side of the road holding a sign. I didn't think too much about it until I actually read the sign, and here is what it said: I KNOW I AM BUTT UGLY BUT EVERYONE GETS HUNGRY!!! ... Maybe that should be a quote from Ronald McDonald in a McDonalds commercial...