Redeeming Culture Through Music
I'm Matt. I write songs, play instruments, and sing. I like dissonant harmonies, profound lyrics, and songs that stir the heart. I like adventures, riddles, campfires, deep conversations, and travelling. Also, (this is the coolest thing about me) I have a relationship with the God of heaven and earth. Not because of anything I have done, or because of who I am, but simply because I accepted His gift of love and choose to follow Him everyday. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, or have a small idea but think I'm crazy, shoot me a message, cause I'd love to talk with you about it!! At the bottom of this page there is a little box where you can send me an email if you don't live close to me.
So anyway, continuing on with this relationship that I have. God, being the great God that He is, has given each of us gifts, and has told us (in His word, the Bible) that we are to use those gifts to serve one another. I believe one of the gifts that He has blessed me with is music. The question that I am still working through is: how do I do that???
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As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. |
I absolutely love music. It's such a neat thing. There's really nothing like music. It has the power to stir feelings and emotions. It can excite us before a sports game. It can calm us down before bed. It can unite a group of completely unrelated people as they sing together as one. It can trigger memories, emotions, and inspire life change. It's an agent for teaching and memorization. For some people (myself included) music provides a way to process what is going on in life. I often write songs about what is happening in life so that I can understand where I'm at, and later reflect on where I've been. There is great power in music.
As I continue to write songs about my story and the stories of those around me, I hope and pray that they will be an encouragement to you in your life journey. If one of my songs connects with you in some sort of way, I'd love to hear your story! Feel free to email me below!
Another one of my huge passions is leading worship, specifically through music. I find incredible joy in leading people to connect with, reflect on, and give praise to the Almighty God. If you have an upcoming service or event and are looking for someone to lead in worship, I would love to get in contact with you! Send me a message through the form below and I will get back to you as soon as possible!
Back in early 2017, a friend was praying with me and spoke the words "Redeeming Culture Through Music". Those words really jumped out at me. Honestly, I'm still discovering what that really means. But I think I'm starting to get a clearer picture. I just don't know if I'm able to explain it yet... Maybe I'll right a song about it ;)
I'm still at the very early stages of this adventure. I don't know what I'm doing. I don't know much, but what I DO know is this: God sent His Son Jesus, Who gave His life for me, and my proper response is to give Him my life. My time. My talents. They're all His.
As I continue to write songs about my story and the stories of those around me, I hope and pray that they will be an encouragement to you in your life journey. If one of my songs connects with you in some sort of way, I'd love to hear your story! Feel free to email me below!
Another one of my huge passions is leading worship, specifically through music. I find incredible joy in leading people to connect with, reflect on, and give praise to the Almighty God. If you have an upcoming service or event and are looking for someone to lead in worship, I would love to get in contact with you! Send me a message through the form below and I will get back to you as soon as possible!
Back in early 2017, a friend was praying with me and spoke the words "Redeeming Culture Through Music". Those words really jumped out at me. Honestly, I'm still discovering what that really means. But I think I'm starting to get a clearer picture. I just don't know if I'm able to explain it yet... Maybe I'll right a song about it ;)
I'm still at the very early stages of this adventure. I don't know what I'm doing. I don't know much, but what I DO know is this: God sent His Son Jesus, Who gave His life for me, and my proper response is to give Him my life. My time. My talents. They're all His.
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
(Colossians 3:16)
Below are links to some of the groups/people I have been able to work with. They are doing some amazing things in this world, and there are opportunities for you to get involved too!
Check out their websites below!
Check out their websites below!