My name is Andrew Steven and I'm worship leader and songwriter from Orange County, CA. Bio's are more difficult to write than songs, so this will have to suffice for now. Enjoy the day...
As much as I love being in the studio, I really want the EP to be finished…
Worship has always existed. Before any of us were here, there was worship. Angels worship. Creation worships. Even the rocks cry out in worship. So it makes sense that worship was around long before we had invented a piano or an acoustic guitar. Before we had a cathedral with a pipe organ. So then, like Rick Warren says,
“If worship were just music, then all who are nonmusical could never worship.”
Worship is not something you show up to. It’s not a church service. It’s not an event. Worship is everyday, every hour, and everything in between.
If we are always worshiping something and worshiping all the time, then everything we do has the opportunity to glorify God. Once we realize this, it has the potential to really change our lives.
How would the world see us if we truly did everything as an act of worship to God. How would our boss’ react if we viewed our job as and opportunity to declare God’s value? How would relationships change if we “loved thy neighbor” not because it’s good for ourselves, or good for our neighbors, but because the simple act of caring for someone else is a way to worship God.
If we really believed, and got behind the fact that everything was an act of worship, the way we lived our lives would look a lot different.
Sugar Pine Winter Camp 2012.
Delirious? - “My Soul Sings”
We too often ask God for an encore instead of enjoying what He’s already given us
Richard Foster
My friend Andy put out a CD Yesterday. Go buy it please.
We are worshipers. It’s why we we’re created and it’s how we are wired. This very second, we are worshiping. Even if you are not singing, not even at church, It doesn’t matter. While reading this sentence (and while I am writing it) worship is happening.
There’s no on/off switch.
We don’t really have a choice.
It’s in our blood.
From the very first moment of life we worship.
“Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made” (John 1:3 NIV). Were were made by God and for God. We are born, designed to bring pleasure to God. “The Lord is pleased only with those who worship Him and trust His love” (Psalm 147:11 CEV).
You can live stream and watch previous sessions of Passion 2012 here: http://live.268generation.com/
A fascinating list that can be applied beyond making movies or telling traditional stories.
I spend a lot of time “working” out of coffee shops.
I really like it.
I like that my “office” has different people in it each day.
I like that I bump into people I know.
I like that my “desk” can be large enough to collaborate with others or small enough to focus on the little things.
I don’t like when I can’t find a power outlet…
And that’s about it.
