Author Archives: rgpriest

Using AI and Digital Tools in Content Creation

Posted on March 14, 2026 by rgpriest

Today’s post is going to be a little different. I won’t be referencing a song in this presentation. Instead, I wanted to talk for a bit—maybe even ramble a little—about how I use digital tools and AI in the content … Continue reading →

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Jesus, Judas, and Us

Posted on March 8, 2026 by rgpriest

This post didn’t start out the way I planned. I had an idea forming, but between work, life, and distractions, it never quite came together. I made some progress, but I wasn’t confident in the direction—so I was late getting … Continue reading →

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Where Did We Get Music?

Posted on February 20, 2026 by rgpriest

Zamar (Hebrew for music) There is a video version of this with an original song at http://www.youtube.com\@commonmanguitar Music Is God’s Idea Where did music come from? When you really stop and think about it, music has been with humanity for … Continue reading →

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MasterPeace

Posted on February 13, 2026 by rgpriest

Christ the Lord of Peace, Creating a Masterpiece Peace is hard to find these days. I once read a statistic from a New York Times article published in 2003 that said this:Out of the last 3,400 years of recorded history, … Continue reading →

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Excuses vs Reasons: Overcoming Your Assumptions

Posted on February 6, 2026 by rgpriest

Hello all. It has been a long time since I posted. I am updating this site to compliment my YouTube Channel EXCUSES OR REASONS? What’s your excuse? Let’s be honest—we all have them. For different situations, different seasons, different fears. … Continue reading →

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God’s Heart

Posted on May 13, 2020 by rgpriest

Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortland This book came out at just the right time. Ortland has written a book full of comfort and grace. At the end of the day he does a compelling job of showing just how … Continue reading →

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Real World

Posted on December 31, 2019 by rgpriest

Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise by Horst Schulze My rating: 5 of 5 stars Real Life This is a book for everyone in any industry. It’s not just for hospitality, luxury … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 2, 2019 by rgpriest

Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making by Andrew Peterson My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a great book.!!! At first thought you may think this is for artistic, creative types. And you’d … Continue reading →

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Old Paths New Power

Posted on November 2, 2019 by rgpriest

Old Paths, New Power: Awakening Your Church through Prayer and the Ministry of the Word by Daniel Henderson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was an extremely encouraging, challenging book. In summary, Henderson is calling the church back to … Continue reading →

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Powerful

Posted on September 29, 2019 by rgpriest

I have read a few books by Wilson and continue to be encouraged and challenged by his writings. This book is no exception. The title captured my attention because I always wondered, as an ordinary person what am I missing. … Continue reading →

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