Blog

As my journey continues, I love to write notes along the way. This is the place where I share reflections on Scripture, culture, music and life, and I’d love to hear your thoughts as well. Join me, won’t you?

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Teaching

One of my favorite things to do is preach and teach in various contexts.  Whether it’s evening gatherings of outpostChurch, filling on Sundays for Gateway Grace Fellowship or the other odds-and-ends I get to do, it’s always a pleasure and a joy to open up God’s Word and try to encourage people in creative ways.

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Music

For several years now, people from many different places and walks of life have said to me, “Phillip, you need to get your music out there!” “Phillip, when are you going to make an album?” “Phillip, can you teach my kid to play guitar?”

Well, while I’m still not much of a music teacher (though I can refer you to some great ones!), at last I believe I’m ready to start “getting my music out there.” The main holdup has simply been fear: fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of people stealing my songs, but no more. It’s time to do the things I need to do to be the man I’m called to be, and if you’re interested, I’d love to have YOU come along for the ride!

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