An update on my life: it has been real good, AND real busy.

I had a great 55-concert tour last fall after my latest CD, Love Will Rise, was released in September. A good amount of positive momentum was developed in doing the concerts, and awareness is still being created for LWR in stores, and on radio.

As always, concerts are foundational to what I do. I was grateful to see many familiar faces on the road this past fall…and ecstatic to meet many new friends. There is no replacement for word of mouth.

I am grateful for the warm support of so many. We are all in this together and I couldn't do it with out you. I consider each and every one of you a partner. My purpose in doing this undoubtedly comes from the Lord, but I am energized all along the way, throughout this journey, by your words, hearts, and continuous signs of support.

In a few days, look for some exciting news about how we can further partner together in ministry.

My family continues to grow. I continue to be blessed beyond measure. Paula is wonderfully beautiful. I think she is even busier than I am. It's amazing how she pulls everything off while remaining upbeat and positive. Brooklyn is nearly 2 1/2. She is a glorious little person. She puts the bounce in my step and the rhythm in my song. Jordan (14) is becoming a thoughtful, fun-loving woman right before our eyes. Luke (10) is smarter than I will ever be. I'm sure he will work for NASA, or be president, or a missionary to Central America.

This spring, I will embark on a 35-concert tour covering 17 states. Aside from a few solo concerts at the beginning of the tour, I will again be traveling with good friends (and wonderful musicians) Adam Jeffrey, Matt Wilson, and Kevin Synan. I look forward to seeing you along the way.

A new single from LWR will be decided upon real soon. There are three songs in the running: "Along With the Rocks", "Precious Blood", and "Wounded One". So, please, let me know what you think, and which one you would like to hear on the radio.

"Hallelujah" was LWR's first radio single. It had a good run and is still receiving considerable airplay. However, the growth process never stops. For me to continue to be faithful to how the Lord is moving in me, I must keep moving forward. In one small way, this means the next single is coming.

Speaking of faithfulness to the Lord's activity in my life, right now my lot is to wear many hats. I am responsible for concert bookings, management, promotional efforts, tour management, and whatever comes along that requires attention. AND I couldn't do it without the assistance of some great friends and family members.

Surrogate Records has been a blessing to work with. However, the music industry is a rough and ever-changing climate. It has left the company reeling financially. I am grateful for their friendship, support, and hearts behind the business…but it has made things difficult for me.

Though I am still affiliated with Surrogate and hopeful that the ship will steady, I am, for all intents and purposes, independent. It's not necessarily good or bad, it's just my situation.

I am continuing to move forward (read above), and trying to do what I can do. I am still hoping to write good songs that are honest faith expressions, I am still trying to do quality concerts that are artful and God-glorifying, and I am praying that it all will direct people's attention towards Jesus.

There are many things in this life that we cannot control, yet the Call remains the same…to let the grace of the Lord fuel our becoming the person the Lord is creating us to be (our true-self)…and to receive and respond to the Lord's activity in our lives. And, lo and behold, we just might make a dent for the Kingdom.