Planted by living water

he finds pleasure in obeying the Lord’s commands;

he meditates on his commands day and night.

He is like a tree planted by flowing streams;

I love this scripture and I love water front views.

Enjoy these refreshing pictures. I hope you find them as relaxing as I feel when I view Gods incredible creation and life giving water.

I long for my music to bring this kind of refreshment to those who listen.

Wisconsin tour pinecrest oostburg

I love taking my music on the road especially when it means cooler temps for awhile. I have three gigs today. Got started in oostburg Wisconsin. Beautiful place and scenic drive.

Onto pine crest number two and three later tonight

Offbeat Bride's Funky DIY Button and Bead Bouquet

This is so cool.  Anyone planning a wedding knows that putting a touch of yourself into it is the fun part.  From choosing just the right music to accenting with personal touches, unique choices are what you will remember from your special day.

I saw this DIY "funky button and bead bouquet" from Offbeat Bride posted online and thought it was such a unique idea.  I just had to share it.  Check out her tutorial at the link here:

DIY your own funky button and bead bouquet | Offbeat Bride

I can't wait to see what other brides do with this.  Please post a pic on my facebook page of how your bouquet turns out.

What are You to God?

For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. Out of all the peoples on the face of the earth, the LORD has chosen you to be his treasured possession.” Deuteronomy 14:2


Isn't that scripture amazing?  Me?  You?  God has chosen us to be His treasure.  I cannot fathom that a God, who I believe, created the universe would want me as his treasured possession.  This is truly amazing news.  It adds value to everything I do, and it propels me to desire to cleanse my every action and my every thought to make it pure and holy.


Pure and holy!  What is that in a world where people fight over whether or not particular scriptures are even truth or fantasy.


Regardless, I desire to live my live in a way that one day can be tested as if it is gold, run through a fire of purification, found only to be pure and more than simply glitter.


In my work and in my entertaining of audiences, I long to keep it pure.  I want God to look at how I touch the hearts of others and smile, valuing me and my work as his treasured possession.  When I sing and play guitar and saxophone before those in an Altzheimer's unit or those celebrating a wedding, I want everyone within earshot to leave the event filled with more than musical notes floating through the air.

I matter to God, you matter to God.  We are his treasured possessions.  If, when I close my guitar case at the end of a show, I know my God is smiling on me, then I have done my job well.

8 Things to Consider When Choosing Music for your Wedding

When deciding what kind of music you want for your wedding, there are many options and many considerations.

1. What music do you and your fiance' enjoy?
2. Is it music all guests will enjoy?
3. Will it embarrass older guests?
4. Will it bore younger guests?
5. Do you want an air of class or party-hearty?
6. Do you want background music during dinner?
7. Do you want just musical tracts played off of CDs/iPods or do you prefer a live band sound?
8. Do you want dancing or just atmospheric music?

This is just a handful of aspects to consider when booking a DJ or performer for your wedding.

Joyful Sounds Christian DJ service has been serving weddings for 20+ years and knows that each and every event is, or should be, just as unique as the bride and groom.

The London 2012 Olympics vs. This Weekend Performances

After an amazing 2 1/2 weeks of pure relaxation at the beach and a trip of a lifetime with my children to Walt Disney World in Florida, I am back and busier than ever.  Since returning home late Sunday night, I have performed 5 shows out and taught about 15 guitar lessons.

This weekend proves to be alive and exciting.  I am performing tonight at Madison's Cafe' on Hwy. K in O'Fallon, Missouri from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and then Sunday at Aggies Closet and Tea Room Patio Wine Garden from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

I know the Olympics are beginning tonight as well, but I promise to make your effort well worth it.  I may even play some McCartney to make you feel like you're at the opening ceremonies in London. I would love it if you come out to see me play.

Joyful Sounds Christian DJ in St. Louis and St. Charles moves to new spot on the web

You used to click on Joyfulsoundsdj.com and come up with the best Christian DJ Disc Jockey service in St. Louis and St. Charles.  We're still here with pure entertainment, playing the best in tasteful lyrical and Christian selections for your wedding reception.  We've just moved to a new location on the web.

You can find us now at http://joyfulsoundsentertainment.yolasite.com/

Stop by!  We'd love to introduce our new services of John Scott live music for your wedding reception mixed in with all your favorite Christian music or tasteful uplifting secular songs you choose.  The idea is to provide you with pure entertainment that your wedding guests won't be embarrassed to share the dance floor with grandma when it's played!

Get the best of both worlds:  Your favorite recorded music or live entertainment with saxophone, guitar and vocals by John Scott Musician.