MUSIC
www.thebandlift.com
This is a band I started along with my good friends, Chad Evans & Matt "Mook" Smith back in '03.  
www.gregmahan.com
One of my favorite songwriters and also an all around great guy.  I've been fortunate enough to back Greg up for a number of shows on drums.  You WILL fall in love with his music.
www.ryanadcock.com
Great songwriter and musician from Cincy.  I did some percussion on a song from his album "From Silence to Joy"
www.jonahsage.com
Lift shared a few shows with this talented songwriter.  If you're a fan of Bebo Norman, you'll love Mr. Sage.
www.randallgoodgame.com
Here's a great songwriter out of Tennessee.  I shared a show with Randall and it was a great experience.  An even greater experience was having mexican food with Mook, Randall & his wife, Amy.  
www.derekwebb.com 
Truly an outstanding musician and speaker.  I started listening to Derek years ago when he was fronting the band Caedmon's Call, and his music has definitely helped me to sculpt my songwriting and faith-life as well.  To really experience Derek, purchase The House Show, an solo acoustic album he released in '04.
www.caedmonscall.com
I can't even start writing about this band because I won't stop.  Just plain good.
www.richmullins.com
You can't say enough about this remarkable saint.  His body left this world in September of 1997, but his spirit lives on in the beautiful words and music that God led him to bring into our hearts.  Rich grew up and is buried a few miles from my hometown.  I try to visit his grave a few times a year and sing a song or just sit for a few minutes.  I know some people out there have wondered where exactly his grave is located, so here's a google map.  There's one big cemetery in Hollansburg, turn down the first drive and you'll find a black tombstone.  Make sure you leave a pick or drumstick! :-)
www.andrew-peterson.com
Really warm beautiful music.  Andrew does a Christmas tour every year called Behold The Lamb of God.  It's kind of re-telling of the coming of Christ and His birth.  It's a very emotional and faith renewing concert.
Laura Stoller
Laura is a great photographer and friend.  She did the photography for my album"Grace Rebuilding Me".  She also has a good blog on her site.
www.baxterking.com
www.independentbands.com
www.grassrootsmusic.com
www.cdbaby.com

MY CHURCH  - Crossroads

FUN READING
www.burnsidewriterscollective.com
I found this site through Donald Miller's website.  The BWC publish journals and articles submitted from everyday people.   There is some really great material that will keep you reading for hours.
www.oxfordjournals.org
If you're in the mood for some heavy reading, this is the site for you.  Well researched and well written articles on a variety of topics.
www.democracynow.org
"For true democracy to work, people need easy access to independent, diverse sources of news and information...does not accept advertisers, corporate underwriting, or government funding. This allows us to maintain our independence."  - Democracy Now!
www.npr.org
Another independent media source.  

FAVORITE AUTHORS
Donald Miller
Richard Russo
C.S. Lewis
Philip Yancey
David Sedaris
Bill Bryson
Dave Barry
An Arrow Pointing to Heaven - Rich Mullins Biography

TAKE ACTION
It's our right to live with opportunity, basic needs met, & the freedom to shape our own future.  It's also our duty to help those who aren't able to obtain that kind of life.  I know we don't always have the money to donate to organizations, so even if you can't donate right now, at least spend a few minutes on each site and discover new opportunities to help your brothers and sisters in the world. 
World Hope International
ONE
BloodWaterMission
Communities United Partnership (Between Eaton,OH & villages in Sierra Leone)
Birthright International
Death Penalty Focus
Catholic Charities USA
Mercy Ships
Christian Child Sponsorship
Salvation Army International
Covenant House 
Belmont Foundation
International Justice Mission
www.stophonourkillings.com
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