Baroni Bloggin’

I have uploaded an entire Songwriting for Worship teaching podcast on Itunes.

It’s called Audio Podcast 06 and has actually been on the site for a few months, but i just listened to it again and it may be worth your time if you are interested in Songwriting. Honestly, we had intended to just put an excerpt but, inadvertently the whole teaching got uploaded- so take advantage of it!

Just go to Itunes, click on podcasts, enter David Baroni and subscribe to the podcast. (It’s free). Also, coming soon I will post some Praying Piano CDs to the podcast subscription. Music to pray by!
Godrest and Godspeed,
David Baroni

Rita, Charity and I all returned from L.A. on Tuesday and are well.

It has been quite a fun ride to watch the show and, while we were
surprised and sad that Team Bruno lost the first vote and sent Charity home, we were so grateful and heartened by the obvious affection that almost everyone behind the scenes had for Charity.

Rita and I heard from choreographers, producers, members of both
teams,etc. just how much Charity contributed to the show and, more importantly, to their lives.
We have a great peace that Charity was on the show as long as Father wanted her to be, and that His Purposes will continue to unfold in her life.

Mariel (from Team Carrie Ann) told us that Charity had helped her greatly with her dancing from day one. Elizabeth and Kelsey were teary-eyed at losing (temporarily) one of their new best friends. I could go on with the testimonials, but suffice it to say that knowing how much these folks enjoyed getting to know our daughter, and the obvious respect for her heart and dancing and vocal gifts made us even prouder than we already are. (And that took some doing:)

So many of you sent kind emails, phone calls etc. Rita and I appreciate it so much!
You may want to go on the ABC site to see “Confessional 4″ when it is posted. I haven’t seen it but I have a feeling these young performers will honor Charity on it.
By the way, Charity says to keep voting for her friends on Team Bruno!

Godrest and Godspeed,
David Baroni

There have been many words given over the last 20 years or so about a “New Sound” being released in the earth.

I believe those words are true and I believe that the sounds from heaven are even now filling the earth.

These sounds are heard with more than just the natural ear. These sounds are perceived by the spirit man. The sound of heaven is not a particular musical style, it is the sound inspired by the Holy Spirit and filled with the very Voice of God!

Imagination and creativity is stimulated by hearing these sounds. The sound of humility, power, love, joy and peace is being released today by the purpose of God. Are you listening?

The Shepherd is singing
Do you hear His Voice
The song of the Shepherd
Makes the sheep rejoice

We have wandered in the desert longing for the Living Water
Now the Shepherd sings His song calling us to Him
So we follow along
Singing His song
‘Til the Saviour like a Shepherd sings us home!

Godrest and Godspeed!

David Baroni

I just got an email from a friend who wanted to know what is going on with our daughter Charity.

Here is an excerpt from my email to her and below that is another update. (International friends, thank you for your understanding about this exciting time in the life of our family!)
We are grateful that Celeste and her friend Kirsten are safely back in Greece!
Godrest and Godspeed,
David B.

Charity made a Nashville audition before Thanksgiving to be on a sequel show to “Danceing with The Stars” called “Dance War- Bruno vs. Carrie Ann” on ABC. (Bruno and Carrie Ann were/are two of the judges from the ABC show Dancing With the Stars).

Her successful audition paved the way for her to go to LA to further audition (on the first show Jan 7) to make it from the top 30 to the top 14. She did and last week was chosen for Team Bruno. (6 on a team- two more went home at the end of last Monday’s show.)
The show lasts for 4 more weeks on ABC at 7 P:M Central on Monday night. The teams SING and dance (not just dance- which is way cool to me), then America votes for their favorite team. The losing team’s coach (Bruno or Carrie Ann) then has to select a member of their team to go home. The last ones form a team and get to do all kinds of neat stuff (as yet to be revealed or maybe even determined.)

This is a fantastic opportunity for Charity. American viewers can watch the shows (2 so far) online at www.abc.com click on Dance War, then watch video. Charity’s profile is also online (scroll through the Dance War videos) and Rita and Bethany and me and our dog are on it too!

UPDATE ON DANCE WAR/ CHARITY:

Hello friends and family!

Charity called from L.A. yesterday and it was so good to hear from her.
She’s having a great time and is glad to be on Team Bruno- (though all
the cast members get along well.)
We were all gathered around the TV Monday night- Ben, Bethany, Celeste
(she returned to Greece the following day),
Rita and I were cheering Charity on. Even Dudley (our Cocker) got into
the act! Rita and Bethany are returning to L.A. for the next show and I
will be going out the week after that.

Please keep praying for strength and health. They have 12 hour days
rehearsing, etc.
This Monday night begins the voting. You can vote by phone or online- up
to 5 times per line.
If you have questions about the voting you can enter the below address in
your browser:
http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancewar/index?pn=votefaq

One more thing: For you message-board savvy folks. Charity requested that
you post on www.abc.com/ Dance War
some encouragement for Team Bruno. She sends her love and appreciation to
all of you!

Rita and I are grateful for all the emails and calls we have received. We
are enjoying the ride and enjoying a great 2008!
Godrest and Godspeed,
David Baroni

Well, we sure are excited about Charity being on ABC’s Dance War and making the final 12!
American bloggers keep watching on ABC- Monday nights at 8 P:M Eastern/ 7 Central, and cast your votes (if you can do it in in good conscience!) for Team Bruno.

It has been an emotional roller coaster and here is why.

Our daughter Celeste (Charity’s twin sister) has been on a Christmas break from teaching at Glyfada Christian School in Greece. We have loved having Celeste here at home for almost a month. Well, a few short hours ago Rita and I just took her to the airport for her return flight to Greece. I am so thankful to get to spend some time with her and will miss her so much.

I truly am a blessed Dad- with daughters like Celeste, Charity and oldest daughter Bethany. She is married to a great guy, Ben Nicholson who is a man of God, a loving husband and a gifted musician.

Thanks to all of you who have been emailing and calling and communicating by myspace, etc.
Also, thanks to you who have ordered my book, “The Jazz Preacher”. I have received lots of good feedback and encouragement from you!

Ah… Thank you Lord for your goodness and grace.

Godrest and Godspeed,
David B.

Wow!!
I just got finished watching my daughter on the new ABC show- “Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann”.
Charity auditioned here in Nashville a few months ago and has been in L.A. for the last month (except for a brief and sweet Christmas break here with us in Franklin) rehearsaing and working toward the show. We knew she was in the top 14 but had signed a confidentiality agreement that we couldn’t talk about it so as not to spoil the suspense of the first show.

Well, now I can talk about it! Charity is in the final 14 and we are believing that she will be on the final winning team of 7. Please pray for her for health and strength and Divine connections and that God will be glorified in her and this opportunity.
It was very gratifying to see her do so well and look so beautiful and vibrant. I am a proud Papa and you should have heard Rita scream with delight when I called her right after the show!

Anyway for you American bloggers, the next 6 Mondays the show is on ABC for one hour starting at 8 P:M Eastern time. If you are so inclined, cast your vote for the team that Charity is on. If you are not so inclined, get over it and vote for her anyway!

One final thought: Pray for us as we gather in Nashville this week for the Worship Institute Summit this Thursday thru Saturday.

Godrest and Godspeed,
David Baroni