I read this article recently by indie music entrepreneur Derek Sivers. It’s about a lecture he went to where the idea of the story – the rise and fall of drama – is illustrated and explained. He talks about how…
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Tagged with: derek-sivers, drama, holy-spirit, jesus, keith-curlee, olivia-ward, steven-curtis-chapman, story
Posted in Just My Opinion
Posted in Just My Opinion
Lebanon – One Year Later
It’s coming up on one year since I went to Beirut, Lebanon and I realized I haven’t done a proper wrap-up post. It’s actually kind of nice to have some time and perspective on the trip. So much has happened…
Tagged with: beirut, ihop, keith-curlee, lebanon, middle-east, missions, tent-of-praise, triumphant-mercy-ministries
Posted in Lebanon 08
Posted in Lebanon 08
Lebanon Day 25-30
My last few days in Lebanon were a whirlwind. I finished teaching the music classes. They were awesome and the students did so much. Great fellowship, too. The culmination was Sunday when Michel was ordained. I’ve uploaded several pics on Flickr.…
Tagged with: beirut, keith-curlee, lebanon, middle-east, missions, tent-of-praise, triumphant-mercy-ministries
Posted in Lebanon 08
Posted in Lebanon 08
Lebanon Day 24
Wednesday we went to the album release/press conference for top Arabic recording artist Grace Deeb. She is a part of the Tent of Praise and a precious believer. We were in downtown Beirut and there were many photographers and music video…
Tagged with: beirut, grace-deeb, keith-curlee, lebanon, middle-east, missions, tent-of-praise, triumphant-mercy-ministries
Posted in Lebanon 08
Posted in Lebanon 08
Lebanon Day 23
Tuesday Michel took me to Byblos. I love historical places like this. Some consider this to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. The people are even mentioned in the Old Testament as bringing the Cedars from Lebanon…
Tagged with: beirut, keith-curlee, lebanon, middle-east, missions, tent-of-praise, triumphant-mercy-ministries
Posted in Lebanon 08
Posted in Lebanon 08
Lebanon Day 21-22
Sunday night and again Tuesday night I went with Keith to Abundant Life Church in Beirut. He spoke and I sang two songs. The people received me and the songs so graciously. Wonderful young people who wanted to talk about…
Tagged with: beirut, keith-curlee, lebanon, middle-east, missions, tent-of-praise, triumphant-mercy-ministries
Posted in Lebanon 08
Posted in Lebanon 08
Lebanon Day 20
Saturday we travelled to the South to visit some families that Michel and Nouna worked with during the war in 2006. They were amazing and it was so moving to sit with them and hear their view and stories. Lots…
Tagged with: beirut, keith-curlee, lebanon, middle-east, missions, tent-of-praise, triumphant-mercy-ministries
Posted in Lebanon 08
Posted in Lebanon 08
Lebanon Day 19
The pace has really picked up. Thursday night I taught my first music class at the TOP. We had about twenty people learning guitar and songwriting. I had them all write a song together — it turned out great! May…
Tagged with: beirut, keith-curlee, lebanon, middle-east, missions, tent-of-praise, triumphant-mercy-ministries
Posted in Lebanon 08
Posted in Lebanon 08
Lebanon Day 16-17-18
A great few days here in the Middle East. Tuesday was action packed. I went up to the mountains to a ski resort (Who know there was snow and skiing 45 minutes away from the beach???) with Michel to meet…
Tagged with: beirut, keith-curlee, lebanon, middle-east, missions, tent-of-praise, triumphant-mercy-ministries
Posted in Lebanon 08
Posted in Lebanon 08
Lebanon Day 14-15
Had a hike with Yves today up to the Mar Chaaya Monastery. It was fascinating. If you have time read some of the history. Great workout too. I posted some pics of that and of the Saj feast we had…
Tagged with: beirut, keith-curlee, lebanon, middle-east, missions, tent-of-praise, triumphant-mercy-ministries
Posted in Lebanon 08
Posted in Lebanon 08
