Hey Everybody, it's been quite a while since my last post and I'm really sorry but I've been finding it hard to sit down and write a blog at the end of the day :) but I'm here now and I've got lots to talk about. I'd like to start everything out by saying that our new music video for God's Armor just got finishing and it's looking pretty amazing. If you want to go check it out the link is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsTpreip2ls We're really proud of this and I hope you like it to.
We were home for about three weeks and it was a ton on fun. We're writing new tunes and stuff like that! Now we're on tour in Cali and it's been amazing, we spent three days at Joshua Fest and it was probably the best thing I've done in a while. Our concert on Friday was amazing, then I got to see a few great bands and meets some more awesome friends. I'm really excited to be out here and I can't wait to see what God has in store for us on this tour.
Thank you guys so much for supporting me and praying for me! God is continuing to be an amazing force in my life pushing me and effecting the lives of people I meet. I thank God everyday for this opportunity and for my friends that are there for me when I need them. Please keep me and the rest of the band in your prays as we keep going on this tour.
And if you could also keep my family in your prays that would be amazing. They really need it right now. Thanks a lot!
-Derek
Monday, October 25, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
8/27/2010
So things have finally calmed down a little bit here in Boise and it's finally time to give another update on what God has been doing in and through the lives of myself and my band members. As of today it's been a full week since I moved in with the band and it's been absolutely amazing already. The band has played five shows since I've been here, not including four worship services at Eagle Christian Church over the weekend. I wasn't playing in these concerts, however I actually liked that more because I've been able to understand how the band operates, and I feel much more comfortable jumping into the lead guitar roll this week.
This week has shown me even more why I am excited to become a part of this ministry, the ability that this band has to reach people is amazing. Over several concerts I've been able to sit back and watch how amazing it is to see the kids open up afterward and really connect to the band. We were able to not only share the love of Christ with them, but also to share the struggles we go through. C.S. Lewis talks about how fiction can break down the "watchful dragons" in our mind, and it seems to me that the same is true for music. It's amazing to be able to go into a venue or church, set up, then play for an hour and have people connecting with us even though they haven't known us personally. I know that God is going to use this to affect people and I've seen Him at work even in the short amount of time that I've been here.
Thank you all so much for supporting me, and I ask that you continue to pray for not only myself but also Morgan, Jacob, Reid, and Prestin, the other band members. Keep checking in to see more updates soon along with a few video updates I hope.
With Much Love,
Derek
This week has shown me even more why I am excited to become a part of this ministry, the ability that this band has to reach people is amazing. Over several concerts I've been able to sit back and watch how amazing it is to see the kids open up afterward and really connect to the band. We were able to not only share the love of Christ with them, but also to share the struggles we go through. C.S. Lewis talks about how fiction can break down the "watchful dragons" in our mind, and it seems to me that the same is true for music. It's amazing to be able to go into a venue or church, set up, then play for an hour and have people connecting with us even though they haven't known us personally. I know that God is going to use this to affect people and I've seen Him at work even in the short amount of time that I've been here.
Thank you all so much for supporting me, and I ask that you continue to pray for not only myself but also Morgan, Jacob, Reid, and Prestin, the other band members. Keep checking in to see more updates soon along with a few video updates I hope.
With Much Love,
Derek
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Introduction
Hey guys, so this is the first post ever and I'm going to try and keep it short :) Basically I've started this because I have just become the lead guitarist for a band called A Life Set Apart. I'm going to be going on the road with them and I'm super excited to see how God is going to use me and the rest of the band in the coming year or years. I really have no idea where this is going to lead, I'm trying to just let God use me however he wants.
The first step in all of this is moving from The Dalles out to Boise. This is happening this Friday the 20th. I'm extremely excited about this, but I'd love pray support cause this is a pretty crazy move for me. At the beginning of September we go out on tour :)
Thank you to everyone who is supporting me, I couldn't do this without you. Can't wait to see you out on the road :) If you have any questions contact me here, or Facebook, or by my Email derekreaves@gmail.com
-Derek
The first step in all of this is moving from The Dalles out to Boise. This is happening this Friday the 20th. I'm extremely excited about this, but I'd love pray support cause this is a pretty crazy move for me. At the beginning of September we go out on tour :)
Thank you to everyone who is supporting me, I couldn't do this without you. Can't wait to see you out on the road :) If you have any questions contact me here, or Facebook, or by my Email derekreaves@gmail.com
-Derek
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