13 days

I can't believe I only have 13 more days to spend in Vegas. I'm going to miss everyone here sooo much!! But i can't say i'll be sad to leave desert landscaping behind... :). I'm really excited to be moving forward in God's plan for my life. I believe He has great things planned for me and my fam in GA! This reminds me of that day 7 years ago when i was in GA going west... the only difference is this time I'm putting my trust in God COMPLETLY.

I have to admit 7 years ago I was not happy. I was leaving everything I've ever known behind. I didn't trust God then. But I'm so glad I followed him anyway. Vegas has been such and increadible blessing to me and my walk with God. I've learned so much from the people here and from Hope. I've learned so much about serving. I thank God for vegas because it was through Hope and my good friend Zeke that I found my calling in music. I want to touch people everywhere with music, I want to encourage believers and reach out to non-believers. I want to make music that it diverse, innovative, solid, emotion-filled, and most of all filled with truth. Bono sums up my call in this quote:


"If critics want me to stop going after the big subject or the deep emotion... they can forget it. For that matter, if another crowd of people wants me to only go after the 'safe Christian subjects' and the 'safe Christian crowd,' they can forget that, too."


I can't wait to see what God will do with the talent and calling he has given me and my partner in calling, Zach (aka "Mr. Casual" http://snapzach.blogspot.com/) I also see music as an oppertunity to reach out to poverty the same way U2 and switchfoot do. As far as musical style goes I have to lean toward something with the creativity and solid structure of bands like U2, coldplay, Switchfoot, and the Beatles.

Anyway, some would say that moving back to a place I've once lived is easier than coming to Vegas. I dissagree. Even though i have once lived in GA, I know that this in NO way will be returning to life there as it was. Our calling has changed, people and friends have changed, We'll meet new friends.... this is a completly new chapter in my life... and I'm stinkin' excited for it!!!!! God has greater things there for us than i can imagine. That's why i want to follow him completly and whole-heartedly.

I'm still going to cry about leaving Vegas though! You guys are Awesome!!!
Well I've run out of things to say... so bye.... :)