This Pursuit Of God project is a long-awaited dream come true for me on a lot of levels. Not only was it a chance to share the profound effect that the writings of Tozer have had on my life, but it was a chance to — from its inception — produce a project with an orchestra! I purposefully kept this album almost completely acoustic and experimented with how a simple arrangement — primarily just bass, drums (brushes and hot rods) and acoustic guitars — could work with a large string section. I think it serves to keep an intimate feel, while hopefully demonstrating how string players can be more involved in church worship.

I also have to say that this project is about taking a risk and doing something different. As I continue my worship journey, I know that I need to be always asking the question, "Lord, what's next? What do You want to hear? What is a new, fresh way that I can give You glory?" This is a good question to keep asking in every area of our lives!

One request, for everyone that gets this project: Please listen through the whole thing without stopping — in a quiet, private setting — at least once. It is meant to be a truly devotional experience!

Special thanks once again to the Azusa Pacific University orchestra for so generously and excellently bringing your gifts to this effort!