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God is Taking Me Back To The Future

Russ Hutto — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:15:43 +0000

I heard a preacher this weekend use the phrase “God wants to take us back to the future.” And it resonated with me so much! It isn’t a new idea for me as God has really been stirring my heart to dig deep into the what of what I am living for here on earth. As Believers [...]

Sunday Setlist [3.07.10]

Russ Hutto — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:50:01 +0000

1) Washed By The Water (needtobreathe): Key A. Great tune. Soulful, bluesy. Fun time on ths one. 2) See His Love (Tim Hughes): Key Bm. This one has grown on me. I think I heard the Jesus Culture version recently and really liked it. 3) Hosanna (Brooke Fraser): Key E. Great tune. 4) Follow After You AKA Psalm [...]

I Admit: I’m Not a World Rocker

Russ Hutto — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:25:04 +0000

Last month I had a chance to go to Re:Create. It’s an amazing “unconference” designed to be a refreshing and challenging time of retreat, learning, early adopting, creative display, etc. And from the moment I got there I realized I don’t EVER want to miss it. Those of you who have complained about the cost and [...]

Church = A Collective Representation of Christ

Russ Hutto — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:23:09 +0000

In my last post, I talked about what the Church in America needs to be successful. It needs only to BE a collective representation of Christ to the communities that surround. It doesn’t need to be another entertainment venue or concert hall. It doesn’t need to be a comedy club or a dramatic theater. The Church is God’s. [...]

What the American Church Needs

Russ Hutto — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:39:38 +0000

…to be successful. I venture way out on a limb to say this because I love any and everything technology and “performance” related, but the American Church does not need newer or better technology and brighter lights to be successful. Sure, we need them to compete with the “world” – but I think that argument (there [...]

Standard Theme Released Into The Wild

Russ Hutto — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:38:03 +0000

Standard Theme by Milk Engine (John Saddington aka Human3rror founder of the 8Bit Network) is ready for mass consumption! I’ve been using it in closed beta for the last month and let me tell you I’ve not used a theme that I’ve liked this much EVER! I had a great time styling it. I didn’t [...]

Hallelujah! I Am Free [Great new song for worship]

Russ Hutto — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:57:47 +0000

Hallelujah! I Am Free Please prayerfully consider using this song in your worship repertoire this year! It’d be a great song to end the Lent season with! Trent shares with us how to use it in more of an acoustic (maybe during communion) set up and how it can be medleyed into How He Loves (John [...]

Worship Songwriters: Want to Go Deep?

Russ Hutto — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:52:05 +0000

So you want to be a successful worship songwriter? Here’s a pointer: Write deep stuff. Not obscure. Not psychedelic. Not indecipherable. Not over spiritual. Just deep. I saw Carlos Whitaker share a review from his latest EP in which a reviewer basically gave it 1 star because they felt it wasn’t “deep” enough. One of his songs is the [...]

Gungor: Beautiful Things

Russ Hutto — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:39:15 +0000

This cd released today, February 16, 2010. I was able to get my hands on a copy this past week and to also have my mind blown in the live performance of this cd. A rare experience, I’m told, to actually get to hear this entire musical “journey” live, the attendees of Recreate were mesmerized [...]

Lord of My Refuge (Psalm 31)

Russ Hutto — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:35:18 +0000

So here’s my contribution to the Worship Community’s February Songwriting assignment (Psalm 31). If you’re a writer there’s plenty of time to get in on the action! The intro stinks. No excuses. i just stunk it up. The lyrics and melody are what I’d like you to focus on. NOT the production or instrumentation! I had some [...]