It seems a bit odd to share new songs for 2026 when we are already 9 months through the year. But better late than never! Life has been quite full, and I am glad to finally get around to sharing music on my blog. This past May I graduated with my Doctor of Ministry from... Continue Reading →
Time to Share a Few Lines – When Darkness Falls Too Early
Time to continue my quest to share lyrics that never made it as songs or poems that simply sat in my files. This lyric is especially dear to me. Several years ago my sister-in-law passed away due to complications with a liver transplant. She had only been married to my brother a few years, and... Continue Reading →
Time to Share a Few Lines – Darkness Cannot Stop the Dawn
Time to continue my quest to share lyrics that never made it as songs or poems that simply sat in my files. One of my greatest disappointments is when I meet artists with so much they can offer the world, but with little initiative to share it. I am resolving to avoid that error at... Continue Reading →
Time to Share a Few Lines – Savior Alight
I recently wrote in a blog post how I hoped to share lyrics that never made it as songs or poems that simply sat in my files. One of my greatest disappointments is when I meet other artists with so much they can offer the world, but will little initiative to share it. I am... Continue Reading →
Time to Share a Few Lines
Most of my work I have published as hymns for the church or in choral pieces. But I have always loved trying to find a way with words, and some of those lines either are never published or only serve well as poetry. I have always hesitated to put my poetry out there because I... Continue Reading →
New Music for 2025!
The Wilds Christian Camp recently released their newest album, and I am thankful to have written lyrics for two of their songs. For those interested in listening to the songs, you can purchase the album by clicking here. Music directors and pastors will also be pleased to know these songs are available as choral arrangements... Continue Reading →
New Book: What Was Lost
So I did a thing. I wrote a book. I would like to share a little bit of the story behind the story, but for you cheaters who skip to the end of the book and read the last chapter, let me do you a favor and tell you the important details right now. It... Continue Reading →
Happy Thanksgiving!
For Thanksgiving the Wilds recently released a beautiful lyric video of their award-winning anthem, O Lord of Love. I am glad to have been a part of this project. I hope these words stir your heart to give thanks to the Lord for his steadfast love. Have a happy Thanksgiving! ~CP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q18WQ88aNRI
New Music from 2024!
Writing this post makes me realize how rarely I share much of anything these days. Between family, church, and school, I find I don't have much time for anything else in life! But that's OK, because there is joy in serving where Christ has put you and finding satisfaction in the good gifts he gives... Continue Reading →
I Had No Idea
This coming Sunday the Christian church will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a high point on the church calendar, but the date also holds a special place on my heart for another reason. Two years ago my local church called me to be their lead pastor. On Easter Sunday I stepped into... Continue Reading →