Taken from liner notes for “Freedom” from “The Voice” CD . . . For many years I thought I could achieve freedom through success and being in control. Then I discovered that the human spirit finds true freedom through serving others in love. Seeking to grow in a freedom that is centered on others has been an adventure filled with emotion and risk. The notes to this piece represent running through life with a heart that is free, pausing to treasure this freedom, and discovering higher levels of giving oneself away. My hope is that the music helps you experience a freedom that gives hope, makes you come alive, sets your heart free. “I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.” Ps. 119:32

It’s not always easy to be joyful and happy, but this piece helps me remember to focus on the good news in life (rather than the bad), as well as the good I can do. I love John Eldredge’s thought in his book Epic that life is an adventure to live rather than a problem to solve. “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4). Taken from The Voice CD liner notes about the melody called Delight.

Snowed in this morning with 4 inches. Took a winter wonderland walk with my family this morning and planning on some hot chocolate and family game time later. Also working on 2011 planning today. The snow out the window reminds me how important moments of silence are to include in the rhythm of life. I composed “Silence” in February 2002, with this same winter theme on my mind. This reflective melody was originally recorded on Still Waters and a slightly different version is on December Peace.