If God gave you that song, why is it so bad? You're approached by a sincere individual who hands you a tape or a CD, or even volunteers to sing a cappella. It's a song that has been miraculously given to them by God in a dream, or while driving, or during a sermon, or whatever. Not only are they offering it to you for use in worship, but they generously proclaim that since it is from God, they are donating all of their forthcoming proceeds right back to the church! Now comes the awkward part: you hear it, and it doesn't quite match up to all the hype. In fact, your inner brain is silently proclaiming, "No wonder God gave that song to you, He didn't want it!"

Contemporary vs. Traditional Worship: The last several years have seen a proliferation and popularity of Praise and Worship music that have been unprecedented. As churches nationwide have struggled to infuse their fellowships with newer, younger members, the clash between the "founders", who for the most part are satisfied and content with the ways things are, and the younger, newer members, who essentially have been raised on change and are ready and insistent upon just that, is intensifying. There’s nothing inherently wrong with either group’s desire, unless it is vehemently defended with stubborn ignorance. Unfortunately, this is the very core of many a church split...

Preparing For Your Recording Project:  A professional recording studio “worth it’s weight” will offer a comprehensive list of equipment and services, such as a quiet, well tuned recording environment capable of recording several instruments at once with some degree of isolation. It should have at least 24 track capability, a decent selection of  high quality studio-grade microphones, mic. pre amps, compressor/ limiters and other effects processors.                 

Kevin Maxx: A little under a year ago, Toby McKeehan, Kevin Max, and Michael Tait, collectively known as dctalk, announced their decision to each release solo projects.  While all three individuals have contributed their own distinctive flair to the group, it’s a fair statement to say that Kevin Max possesses the most eclectic style of all three.