Christmas Presents!!

If you're looking for an organization where you can sponsor a child or help dig a well, there are lots of go-to options. Here's why I chose Gospel For Asia.

- Every penny that I contribute goes directly to the child I sponsor. None of it is taken out for …

Mid-Year's Resolutions

This is the year of TLC for TLC. In other words, I've been trying to get my crap together so that I can be the best version of myself for God, others, and myself. My New Year's Resolutions were:

- Part of my day that nothing infringes on #1: Jesus.
Reading the …

By Comparison

People often comment on how NYC has the most beautiful people in the world (and yes, we do), but here's something to remember: while some people are naturally beautiful, others spend small fortunes to look that way. Not just on plastic surgery, but on laser skin …

Cooking Up Some Awesome

Some of you may not know this, but I studied cooking at one point. I was so passionate about it then, but I haven't really gotten to do it much since I started touring. These days, even though my schedule has slowed, I live in an apartment with a kitchen that is …

Light for the Journey

I'm still reflecting on the whole "angry with God" thing I mentioned a couple of posts ago, and I can't get over how profound it was for me. I tend to be such a "God is awesome!" person, all smiles when it comes to Jesus. Had I not gone through that, I would've missed …

The Love Boat

Last week a very dear friend surprised me with the opportunity to go on a cruise for free, and I gladly accepted! One day I was heading to the ship's gym, preparing to listen to a Mark Driscoll sermon while sweating. I put my headphones in and prayed a quick prayer, …

Angry With God

I met Jesus when I was four years old. It is my second memory. I don't have a clue what life is like without Him, because He has been with me for as long as I can remember. The most intimate relationship in my life is (and always will be) with Him.

But recently, …

Getting out of God's Way

A while back I wrote a note on my mirror that said, "How can I reflect You today?" I immediately felt like it was a little too cheesy-punny for me so I changed it to "What can I do for You today?" The point of the question remained, though: what attitudes can I have, …

NEW ALBUM OUT TODAY!!

My new album, Playing Favorites releases today! I recorded this album in January with producers Josh Wilson and Lee McDerment. It's one of my favorite things I've ever done, seriously!

And guess what... you can get it on iTunes for only $6.93.

Click here to …

Practicing What I Preach

For a while, I've been practicing not looking at men. I don't mean "looking" at them - I mean looooooking at them. I even exchanged my primary crush on the bald beauty of Bruce Willis for the striking stature of the Chrysler Building.

Recently, though, I was with …

Plight of the Single Man - Part 2

(Continued from yesterday's post)

Common mistakes:
- Aiming too low. When a man is afraid he won't be able to fulfill a woman, or when he's lazy, or when he wants to "rescue" someone, he "marries down" (intellectually, spiritually, etc.) to ensure he'll always be …

Plight of the Single Man - Part 1

Men, this might be revolutionary for you. This week, I had three conversations with guy friends who were struggling to find the right woman. They wanted to know why I didn't address that in my recent week of blogging. And well, I kind of did (although it was directed …

Man, oh man...

Men, this might be revolutionary for you. This week, I had three conversations with guy friends who were struggling to find the right woman. They wanted to know why I didn't address that in my recent week of blogging. And well, I kind of did (although it was directed …

Working in the Arts

*The NY Times has a report on the N.E.A.'s study of working artists (including architects and designers) in the United States.

Interesting tidbits:

- "More Americans identify their primary occupation as artist than as lawyer, doctor, police officer or farm …

You CAN buy me love. Yes, you can.

Maybe you know about my big crush... And you can make all of my dreams come true.

So... who's got $800 mil for me? Anyone? Anyone?

Bueller?

I Am A River.

I wrote this a while back after a conversation with a girlfriend who compared women to water. I thought it was interesting. What are you?

I AM A RIVER

Darci said we are all like water.

Some of us are rain--alternating quiet with raging intensity, …

A Day Late... Oops!

So I just wrapped up my week of blogging about men, women, and relationships, but I failed to answer one of the questions that someone sent in to me (Sorry, Anne!) and am making steps to remedy that. Here we go:

"How do I know what to look for in a man? What if …

Summary of Man + Woman Blog Week

This concludes my week of blogging about men, women, and relationships. Thank you so much for your questions and comments! Here are the highlights, along with a few bonus pieces. If you want to know more info, read the rest of the blogs!

Women
- Find out who God …

Not That I Know...

For the next couple of days, I plan to address the remaining questions I've received on these topics. I tried to cover most of the concerns in the previous entries, but these are a few that didn't quite fit into the format. Here's the first bonus question, which I …

Healing My Inferiority Complex

When I was 18 my mentor told me to choose a verse that could serve as a "code" for my personal life and my future marriage, something to aspire to and challenge me. This is what I chose:

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and …