Author Archives: Jonathan

Statues of Critics

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Jonathan

  So a couple months ago, Mark Lee (from Third Day - who played two nights ago on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno) made a great blog post entitled “There isn’t a statue of a critic.” Here’s some of what … Continue reading →

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I’m back…

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Jonathan

So this post is for Audra, who was kind enough to tell me (a couple weeks ago) that she missed me around the Watercooler. I also had to get this posted today so I wouldn’t miss the whole month of … Continue reading →

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Keep Playing – Watercooler Wednesdays

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Jonathan

I’ve been reading some good books on songwriting lately. The Craft and Business of Songwriting by John Braheny states, “In order to operate at peak performance during the creative process, you should be motivated internally by the spirit of play … Continue reading →

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Story – Robert McKee – Watercooler Wednesdays

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Jonathan

Though I’ve yet to complete reading it, I’ve greatly enjoyed Robert McKee’s book, Story, and I wanted to pass on a recommendation in case you haven’t yet made the discovery for yourself. This post is another in the Watercooler Wednesdays … Continue reading →

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What a wreck!

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Jonathan

One of my blogosphere friends, Vicky Beeching, put up a vlog a couple of days ago exposing the incredible wreck that is the inside of her Jeep. You should check it out… it’s pretty amazing. ) She actually used that … Continue reading →

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Nashville Rocks!

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Jonathan

So I had a really great time in Nashville last week. I suppose I should have been blogging about it all along, but I was so busy having fun! Now that I’m giving you almost a whole week in a … Continue reading →

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No Holds Barred – Watercooler Wednesdays

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Jonathan

I thought I’d preach at myself a little today… This is another post that’s part of the conversation on arts and culture around the Watercooler with Randy Elrod, and I’m talking more about personal culture than anything else. There’s a … Continue reading →

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Heroes – Watercooler Wednesdays

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Jonathan

Hey there! Here’s another post that’s part of the Watercooler Wednesdays discussion on arts and culture. Thought I’d try to start a conversation about heroes today. Do you have any heroes? People who you look up to who have done … Continue reading →

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Writing from tonight

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Jonathan

Hi, friends! Couldn’t sleep tonight, and ended up writing a bit in my journal. Thought I’d share some of it with you here. Hope you’re all well. What kind of love Would make a man give up his life? It’s … Continue reading →

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Famous Last Words – Watercooler Wednesdays

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Jonathan

Here’s another post that’s part of Randy Elrod’s Watercooler Wednesdays. I recently ran across a list of famous last words on Wikiquote. Check ‘em out here. I don’t want to seem morbid, but I think it’s interesting to see what … Continue reading →

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Jonesin’ with Mr. Jones – Watercooler Wednesdays

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Jonathan

Here’s another post that’s part of the Watercooler Wednesdays discussions about arts and culture with Randy Elrod. This past week, I was thinking a little about the lyrics of “Mr. Jones,” a song that was pretty popular back when I … Continue reading →

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Joining “Watercooler Wednesdays”

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Jonathan

Hi, friends! I thought I’d join the “Watercooler Wednesdays” going on at Randy Elrod’s blog. It’s pretty much a way to connect blog communities together, and everyone who’s participating just posts something on Wednesday about Arts and/or Culture. For my … Continue reading →

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Wake Me

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Jonathan

Wow, it’s been way too long since I’ve posted here! I’ve been getting pounded at work lately… I was back home in Michigan a couple weekends ago, and wrote a song with my youngest sister on her 10th birthday. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Your Own

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Jonathan

Here’s something from Monday morning. I thought I’d maybe try to add a bit to it before posting here, but haven’t gotten the chance. Here’s what I’ve got so far. ) I want to know You better than I know … Continue reading →

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Dating

Posted on March 2, 2008 by Jonathan

Here’s something slightly outside of my typical fodder of things more directly about music, writing, and following Christ. Check this out… even if you’re not interested in dating, you’ve gotta enjoy that ridiculous plastic bubble suit! Aside: I’ve been attending … Continue reading →

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Pull Back the Sky

Posted on March 1, 2008 by Jonathan

Here’s something from my journal today. I’ve also got some music to go along with it, but this time (unlike my Feb 10th post) I’ve decided against sharing the demo recording made on my phone. My computer setup is a … Continue reading →

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Sometimes

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Jonathan

Here’s a few journal entries from today. One of these times I’m going to have to share some stuff that’s more polished. Hopefully sometime in March I’ll get to post some recordings – other than something recorded on my cellphone! … Continue reading →

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Distance

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Jonathan

My roommate Scott is gone to Michigan this week to be with family and preach at his grandma’s funeral. I wasn’t actually thinking of Scott (who would be glad to know this) – or anybody else in particular – when … Continue reading →

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Church life and Sundays

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Jonathan

Today is Sunday and I got to thinking about being involved at church and in church-related organizations. Those reading this who attend church regularly know that you can get very busy with church – even to the point of having … Continue reading →

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Not Sung Lasses

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Jonathan

During the past twenty-four hours or so, I got some new music software (soft synths and some other stuff), started using Twitter.com, and went to see the movie “U2 3D” (not to mention a big chunk in the middle when … Continue reading →

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Eight lines from my journal tonight

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Jonathan

I haven’t started working on any music for this yet. If this is going to be a song sometime, it will probably need some more words. Maybe another verse or two. I have a favorite line below… and my friend … Continue reading →

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A few things from my journal today

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Jonathan

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [This first one is a rather fanciful and abstract group of lines and I'm not sure who it's about...] I’ve held your open hand before As heaven streamed across the sky I’d like to spend some time with you … Continue reading →

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A couple new song drafts

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Jonathan

I took a bit of time this weekend to work on doing a little writing. I got the start of a couple pieces yesterday and one today. One of the ones yesterday was a bit longer and the music is … Continue reading →

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A whole lot more

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Jonathan

Here’s something from today… I’m just excited about what God’s doing in my life and all over the place lately! Even when I’m tired it’s hard to sleep Can’t help but see the things not far ahead and get a … Continue reading →

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Other dreams

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Jonathan

I was thinking today about some things I want. Not physical things, but dreams and desires; good passions that were placed at the core of my being by my Creator. However, it struck me that these desires – though not … Continue reading →

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