Aesthetics matter

Aesthetics matter

I’ve spent a lot of my time in ministry dealing with aesthetics in one way or another. I’ve done video work, screen design, stage design, lighting design, print material, and obviously music, just to name a few. I’ve had great (and difficult)...

A New Chapter

Change is one of those things that’s inevitable, and I’ve written, spoke and sang about that before. This season for us has been really unique though, and feels like a new chapter in our lives. There are so many things I could write about what God is...

Cynicism and dirty hands

I’m currently on the cusp of a great new adventure, and as with most times of transitions in our lives, I think it’s a great time to reflect on some things and set some goals for the future. One thing that I’ve been thinking of specifically is how...
Fancy cars, art and justice

Fancy cars, art and justice

Yesterday Rachel and I took the kids up to the Calgary Auto Show. We did it last year and it was a blast – the kids enjoyed checking out the back seats of pretty much every vehicle that was unlocked, we got a few random bags and other swag and entered to win a...
Dominican Day 6 – Our last day

Dominican Day 6 – Our last day

Thursday was our last full day in the DR, and it was a great one. We had the privilege of spending most of the day with three LDP students (Leadership Development Program – if you have been reading along you’re clued in that Compassion likes the acronyms)....