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Welcome to Joel's Life, a blog written from a distinctly "Joel" perspective. I write about faith, family and life. My goal is to begin a digital conversation. So join me and enjoy the journey. Read more...

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The Response to Suffering

On Sunday, January 17, my father, a minister, shared the following statement with his congregation. It so resonated with me that I wanted to share it with you.
“We have wept this week as we have watched the devastation of the earthquake in Haiti. Reporters have wept as they tried to tell the story. There is no answer to the question, “Why?” All of our answers end up sounding just crazy.
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A New Year!

This year my new years resolutions are more about being than doing. Here’s how I will approach life in 2010.
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Noise Cancellation

A few years ago I had to make several international trips to Thailand and Africa, so I invested in Bose QuietComfort Noise Canceling Headphones. I’ve got to say, I love them! They are comfortable and they sound great. But best of all, I can enjoy complete silence at 30,000 feet with 450 other people all around me.
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Coral Reefs and Gummi Bears

In the summer of 1984 I had the unique privilege of traveling across the country with a group of college students. We presented a dramatic musical on the life of the blind hymn-writer, Francis Jane Crosby. During that summer we travelled thousands of miles in 2 RVs and 2 vans, each equipped with CB radios. Our caravan was typically led by one of the vans, followed by the 2 RVs with the last van pulling up the rear. This particular day was beautiful and clear. The first sign that something was wrong came when the CB crackled to life from the last van with words we couldn’t make out but with a fear and adrenaline that was undeniable.
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Tribes

I recently completed Tribes by Seth Godin, author of Meatball Sundae and Purple Cow. Tribes is a book that breaks with conventions in a number of ways. For one, there is no content page, no forward, no preface and no chapters. What does this tell you? This is book and its is different.
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Praying for Phil

On Sunday afternoon I dropped a friend off at the airport, Phil Baquie. I’ve made a lot of airport runs, but this one was different because Phil has been deployed to Afghanistan. Phil is an incredible friend, musician, songwriter, producer and now soldier. Phil is an Aussie and only became a US citizen a few weeks ago and is now going, as he says, “to give back to the country that has given me so much”.

Will you commit to join me in praying for Phil, as well as all the other soldiers, over his deployment? If so, PLEASE ADD YOUR COMMENT BELOW as an encouragement to our friend.
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SONICFLOOD Christmas Photos

I had the privilege of snapping a few photos of the November 12 Sonicflood show. The show was for the taping of a Christmas special as well as a send off for lead guitarist, Phil Baquie who was just deployed to “Operation Enduring Freedom” in Afghanistan.
Faith, Family

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More than Enough

When Wesley, was born Lorri and I were delighted. We had waiting and prayed for 7 years for this child. We had almost given up. When we found out we were pregnant with number two I got nervous. As foolish as it sounds, I loved my son so much I didn’t know if there would be enough love left for another child. I was afraid I would love one more than the other.
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Insufficient for That Day

Recently I have been thinking about 9/11. I remember the morning of September 11, 2001. I had taken our 6 month old daughter and our 19 month old son to Centennial Park in Nashville. The pictures are one of the reasons that day is so vivid to me–I took a lot that morning. It was truly a beautiful day and, ironically enough, a peaceful one. The kids ran in the big open spaces, feeding the ducks, throwing rocks in the ponds and generally be mesmerized by the cascading water fountains.
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Without the Parades…

In just a few weeks Americans everywhere will celebrate a uniquely American holiday, Thanksgiving. We will gather with family and friends, eat lots of turkey and pumpkin pie, watch parades, and exhibit a general spirit of thankfulness for all that we have. I would like to suggest that this year, we not wait until Nov. 26 to begin Thanksgiving. I propose that we make everyday Thanksgiving…but without the parades.
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- Back on the ground in Nashville. It's great to be home. Can't wait to see Lorri and the kids! 2010/07/03
- Wrapping a great day of shooting! Finishing up lunch at Mert's then off to the airport to get back home. 2010/07/03
- I learned today why US Air is no Southwest...terrible customer service. Very disappointing. 2010/07/02
- To the airport we go... 2010/07/02
- Just read a great post by Michael Hyatt on Leadership & Forgiveness. You should read it too! http://ow.ly/25GJj 2010/07/01
- It looks like it's going to be a beautiful day in Nashville! 2010/06/30