We start with nothing. And then, the cataclysm of creation, From void to holy formation, God constructs the first foundation With four small words Let There Be Light And while the beginning is perfect We bear cracks on the surface. Stacks of missed marks And broken hearts And the fear of forever Forever falling apart. … More Let There Be Light
I don’t write like I should Occasionally a phrase or two More frequently some praise would do And infinite world of good But often it’s the opposite Parsing parables and prophesy Clashing colors so you’ll look at me Where substance sinks And first drafts stink I scribble endlessly It has to come out one way … More Free Write (Pour it Out)
I believe that what is Holy knit cannot be undone Love of God Love of City May the two become one Molded from red clay Praise Him who made me Image of the Father formed and founded on the same day And this is you too His glory shines through Unify the body with the … More Love God, Love the City
Below is the text and video of a new Spoken Word poem. I hope it encourages you. The name of Jesus hits me right in the chest Whether I’m cynical, angry, confused, or depressed It speaks to me It resounds in my breast J.E.S.U.S. The name of Jesus breaks the chains of the oppressed Gives … More J.E.S.U.S.
You know what’s awesome… having really talented friends who will casually offer to make awesome stuff for you. My great pal Shawn Bowers created this new poster for the Oklahoma City premier of Scissortail and I couldn’t be happier with it. There are so many subtle things about it that hint at the show. I … More Scissortail Poster
We are super excited to announce the cast of the Oklahoma City premier of Scissortail. We had so many excellent actors come audition for this show and I can’t wait to work with all of these awesome people. We’ve also assembled an incredible group of designers and artists to make up the Production team and … More Scissortail OKC Cast List
Artwork by Korri Werner, Leslie Koch, and Ashley Stephen For the final Sunday of Advent, we decided to do something a little different. Instead of doing a reading on stage, we chose to do a spoken work video with dance as the primary visual component. This project was super fun to work on and I’m … More Advent Week 4: Peace
I sit in an empty house Where you once lived, you once live I breath in the empty air That you once breathed, breath into me I step forward and you step backwards We stand in the same place at one time And I know that I am mine And that’s fine, I think that … More Same Place, Same Time (A Song For the Sea)
Artwork by Ashley Stephen Joy You fill me with joy I say that with perfect clarity With clear perfection You hold my yesterday and my tomorrow My troubles and my sorrow And you turn them into joy You tell me not to be afraid That you have brought good news You tell me not to … More Advent Week 3 – Joy
Artwork by Leslie Koch Reader 1 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, … More Advent Week 2 – Hope
