You probably have a tendency to say more than you need to.

You are born with a need to communicate.

That’s why I love Twitter. I love the effect it’s had on my writing and learning.

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Worship songs.

There are plenty of them, but are they saying what needs to be said?

Our recent conversation about the importance of theology has led me to consider the content of our worship songs.

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I love my name. Not in the sense that David is all that fabulous, but in the sense that I love to see it.

I love to see my name on the big screen, getting credit as a songwriter.

Matter of fact, if you don’t know that I wrote a certain song, I’m a bit upset. The more I’m recognized and credited and loved and adored, the more I enjoy my life.

If you suggested a fireworks display to honor my songwriting brilliance, I’d be all over that.

These are the confessions of a self-centered songwriter.

How To Be An Unproductive Writer

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Assuming you want to be the best songwriter you can be, there are certain habits you need to form if you’re going to improve.

Too many people blame great songwriting on talent. I beg to differ.

You can improve your songwriting. But you need to add some habits to your life. Without them, your songs will stagnate.

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I am not claiming to have written the best worship songs.

Actually, I approach it wrong most of the time.

Great songs come out of a life well lived. They are the result of your honest experiences.

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