Texas American Idol

Attention all 4 of my blog readers: make sure you tune in to AI tonight (Wed. 2/13), or at least Tivo it. This kid that's one of my soloists here at Lake Pointe is making his first real appearance. His name is Jason Castro. Very cool guy, and a killer talent. He's had virtually zero air time so far (I think they've been saving him), but tonight he'll start showing up, because they're announcing the final 24. Not that I'm revealing anything... just watch it.

And next Tuesday, Feb. 19, when they start the live stuff, make sure you vote for him. He's a great Christian kid, and could have a strong influence. He's also just the ultimate cool - accidentally - which makes it even better. He comes from a very stable Christian family - grew up here at LP. My wife is his vocal coach, so we're pretty proud already.

Check him out, and vote like crazy! I've posted some pics here that we shot at a coaching/jam session in my office before he left for CA the second time (last week). The girl in the bottom pic is my daughter Emmy.

Lake Pointe Worship Leaders

Jam Session

Weekend Worship Set 1.6.08

Well, it's a brand new year. Which actually means nothing, but it feels good to act like it does. We brought in '08 with a big bonfire in the hills of Arkansas. And being the partier I am, I immediately went to bed.

So how did you bring in the year? And how's '08 shaping up so far?

Here's Lake Pointe's worship set for this past weekend:

We Will Shine (Matt Wheeler)
Salvation is Here (Hillsongs)
Yes You Have (Leeland)
Amazing to Me (Davis)
Unfailing Love (Tomlin)

On the music side of things... I just recently found out that my song "Great is Your Name" is going to be on the new Women of Faith CD coming out this spring, so that's cool! I heard the final mix on it already - sounds really good. Now I'm starting to wonder if I'm ever going to write another song or not...

See you
DD

Weekend Worship Set 11.11.07

Salvation is Here (Hillsongs)
As It Is In Heaven (Maher)
We Will Shine (Matt Wheeler)

This song, "We Will Shine" is a killer song, written by a guy that does contract worship leading for us at Lake Pointe. He wrote it for our Vision weekend. I would post it on here but I don't know how - if anybody knows how to stream a song on blogspot, tell me!
DD

Weekend Worship Set 11.4.07

I Will Boast (Baloche)
Our God Saves (Baloche)
My Savior My God (Shust)
This Road - solo (Ginny Owens)

Weekend Worship Set 10.28.07

Indescribable (Tomlin)
A Greater Song (Redman)
Everlasting God (Brown)
Filled With Glory (Michael Gungor)
Our God Saves (Baloche)

BTW - if you've never done this song Filled With Glory, you should check it out (Song Discovery #54 is where I got it). It really cooks, in a slow, hugely powerful way.

Also, this was our first week to add Our God Saves - that one really rocks too - even on the first time.

Weekend Worship Set 10.21.07

Here is Our King (Crowder)
As It Is In Heaven (Maher)
Son of God (Starfield)
Nothing But the Blood (Redman)
All of Me - solo (Scott Krippayne)

btw - that solo is a killer song about overcoming temptation. We did some pre-programming that worked great, and is available to anyone who wants it.

Weekend Worship Set 10.14.07

Salvation is Here (Hillsong United)
I Will Boast (Baloche)
Amazing to Me (Davis)
Let Your Mercy Rain (Tomlin)
I'm Not Who I Was - solo (Brandon Heath)