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It has been almost a year since we released our last Album, "Who Is Like Our God." about a month ago we started tracking our first song, and we will start the next 2 on Monday down at Lava Room Studios in Cleveland. We are really excited to get to work with the guys down there on a piece of this project. We are also working with Stephanie Strong from Ellis Design on the graphic design of the CD cover and accompanying merchandise. We have also put together a new Promo Pic from our good friend Nathan Migal at Imagen Photography.

I have been doing a good load of the writing, and have been getting a lot of inspiration from the current state of our country. I wrote a song, which the album will be named after, called "Lamentations of the 21st Century," that basically talks about how we are dying as a nation and as a people.

We also have been working on a new worship anthem called "He is Here," which is probably going to be our new opener for a lot of our stuff.

So, if you have supported us in the past, heard us at CVC, 707, or somewhere else, or are just interested in what we are doing, check out the website for updates and such.

We may also be sneaking out a little Christmas tune this lovey time of the year!

It is an awesome thing to know people who really excel at their art. Some of us might know someone who is a good painter, or a person who is a really good actor or singer. We might know someone who played football at the college level or baseball in the minor leagues, but it is rare to know people whoa re really great at what they do.

I met Nathan Migal about 4 years ago when we worked together for about 6 months at my church. Nate has since gone on to realize his dream of being a professional photographer. Nate isn't one of those guys who is pretty good at taking pictures, Nate is one of the best, and you can ask anyone who has ever worked with him and they will tell you the same.

Our first experience was hiring Nate for our wedding. We did this long before he had a business, a website, or even really good equipment. He was just getting going, and we were on a tight budget, so we asked Nate to do our wedding. Every photographer is going to capture the things that they need to capture...the kiss.....the walk down the isle....the ring.....the first dance....etc. But Nate captured moments in our wedding that happened within seconds, and the pictures that he took have captured those looks and laughes for us to have forever.

So of course, we started telling everyone that we know about him, and he got a few more weddings, then he staretd really pushing his business, and he's blowing up big time. I call him now and then and he's in Baltimore or in Florida doing a shoot. Not too shabby.

Nathan also did a shoot with my band, Ward 9, and the shots that he got are incredible. You can see them on his blog.

But the reason for this blog, is that a few weeks ago, Nathan came to our home and did pictures of our children. He made a link to them last night, and I was floored.....again, he just gets better and better. So I wanted to take this opportunity for all of you who read my blog, to introduce you to Imagen Photography. You can find out all about him and his team at http://www.imagenphotos.com. You can see samples of their work, and most importantly link to his blog where you can keep up to date on everything that is going on with their company. I have posted a few pictures here just to give you a taste. I hope you are okay with that Nate. He now is also providing family shoots at your home and is working with families to create their holiday greetings, so ask about that too.