The fall tour is over. Because of the hurricane in Florida the rest of my  dates in early November had to be canceled so I am getting set to head home.  Praise God for His faithfulness and His perfect will. I am in Cape Coral Florida right now getting ready for a couple of 15 hour drives to get home.  God has taught me a ton on this trip and it looks like He's not done. He continues to make me surrender my timing and trust in His. And continues to prove to me that I can labor like crazy, but it all means nothing unless He wants it to happen. And what He has for me is always way better than I strive for myself.

I start work on my new CD project as soon as I get home! I can not tell you how excited I am to get this project going. I have been waiting for what seems like for ever to lay some of these songs down. God has been stewing in me some things He has laid on my heart and I have been holding back from speaking about. I've shared a little here and there, but for the most part I have felt like God has been saying wait a bit longer. A lot of this CD is going to deal with God's passionate love for His Church. What it was designed for and how intimately He seeks to know it and for it to know Him. As well as some other topics. It has been an amazing blessing to see how God has been using some of these songs live to inspire hearts and bring people to the feet of Jesus. "Letter To The Church", "I Want You To Believe", "Angel Child", "To Live By Grace" etc. I can't wait for people to hear the songs I haven't played out yet as well!

I will be working with some absolutely incredible musicians, engineers, and studios. God has always pressed upon my heart to do things to the best of my ability and to try and do things with excellence for Him. The vision that He has placed in my heart and mind is a big one and I feel this project is going to be another large stepping stone to accomplish this vision. God is good! I will continue to update you all on the progress of the CD as the winter progresses. Please stay tuned!!

-Danen

October 12, 2005

"I arrived in Charlotte, NC 2 nights ago after doing a concert in eastern PA. PA was awesome. Met some incredible people and laughed harder at one moment then I have in quite some time thanks to "Paul Walker Dance Instructor":) You know who you are. I think I peed myself.  I am so blessed to know brothers and sisters in Christ all over this country. Right now I am staying with a married couple that are good friends of mind and they just rock. And tomorrow I will be making a trip to the Raleigh area to visit 2 more awesome friends. Very excited about that.  Today I did something that I have never done before. And I didn't really think about it until the words came out of my mouth. I formally prayed for a miracle. Know I've prayed for plenty of things that if they were answered would be a miracle (healings etc). But I don't think I have ever said "God I pray for a miracle". It's amazing how we can think we have a good amount of faith, until we are in a position that seems impossible. They we find out how much faith we really have:) Jesus says in Matthew if we have the faith the size of a mustard seed (extremely small) we would be able to move a mountain just by telling it to move. Well, I don't see to many mountains moving these days:) I feel like God is longing for me to really trust Him. I mean REALLY TRUST HIM.  Right now I am praying about so many things. I have such huge dreams and desires. And such a huge vision for where I feel God is leading my music ministry. And on paper what that vision will cost financially is mind blowing. But should it really be mind blowing. I don't even what to have the faith of a mustard seed, I want the faith of a mustard tree!!!(if there is such a things:)  But bottom line is, today I was just inspired to seek God with a heightened faith. With God all things are possible. I don't just want to know that in my head I want to live in it and live by it.  We serve an enormous God. We must know He is limitless. And we must walk into darkness knowing He WILL light the way."

--Danen

October 8, 2005

I am in Spring Grove, PA right now getting ready to do a concert in the morning. I drove 9 hours straight through yesterday. It rained the whole way. Not fun. It was one of those days. On the road I have a wide variety of emotions and yesterday was the bottom of that variety. I was coming off a day when there was a very disappointing turn out for a show and things just were not the brightest. Even though it was a blessed night and I loved every person that came out, I was just a bit down. On the drive over the enemy was trying everything he could to get into my head. Trying to tell me to give up, trying to tell me I am alone, trying to tell me it's not worth it. Maybe some of you have had those days:) Well, when your a solo independent musician you have a lot of those days:) In a way those days are good, not easy, but good. It makes me constantly remind myself what success is, why I'm doing it, and who is truly with me. All the answers point to God and ultimately that is where my focus needs to be constantly. God is good. Not just on my good days. If God is good then He is good all the time, even on my worst days. And all of it is for His purposes. I have such a passion to reach the masses. To share who God is, what He's done, and to lead people to an inspired faith. And I have very little patience:)  I must hold to His word and truth though, and to the calling that He has called me to. I must trust that He is faithful to complete the work He has started. And I must persevere when the emotional high is not present and press on toward the goal. We all must or we are no longer dangerous.

--Danen

September 27, 2005

I just got done with 3 events in southern Indiana. I had done concerts for a young life camp in Michigan this past June and met a lot of sweet peeps from Indiana and I had the chance to see a lot of there faces again. Good times. I'm doing more and more events with and for Young Life. It's pretty new to me, but the Lord is definitely smiling upon that ministry. To see high school kids getting reached by the gospel and to see so many young kids already in love with the Lord is incredible. Yesterday I had the chance to lead a bit of worship and to look out into the crowd and see a bunch of high schoolers with hands raised eyes closed prais'n the father is enough to melt any heart.

I have one more event in this area, over the border in southern Illinois on Sunday and then I leave to do some concerts in the Cincinnati/Fairfield area next week. Really pumped. God is good!!

-Danen

April 24, 2005 - Update - Webmaster

We wanted to thank you for all of your votes and your prayers.  Although the contest was won by another artist based in California, the support that you all have expressed has been very encouraging.  Our prayers go out to you, and may God bless your lives richly!  And of course, we all still love Danen!!!!!

March 31, 2005 - BREAKING NEWS!!!!

Hello Everyone,

I have some pretty sweet news to share.  My song "The Vine", which is on my Transparent CD has been chosen as a finalist in a huge song competition out in LA California!!  The winner gets to open for some huge bands out in LA (one being Michael W. Smith) and gets looked at by INO Records which is Sara Groves' and Mercy Me's label.

This has the opportunity to open some huge doors for my ministry and to further the mission God has put before me.  If you would be willing, the winner is chose by internet vote.  The voting goes from April 1st through April 8th.  If you would like to vote for my song you can go to the following link

http://www.thefish959.com/

The competition is called  "Starfish" so just look for that and there should be directions to how to vote.  God bless you guys!  And if you know of anyone else that would like to or be willing to vote please email or contact them with the link.  It would mean a lot.

Thank You!!!  Praise God!

In Him

Danen

November 13, 2004

Well, I'm in Nort Dakota right now ey. I played at 3 colleges on monday, tuesday, and wednesday. I want to give a shout out to my brothers and sisters at SWSU, Augustana, and SDSU. You rock! I play at a church in Sioux Falls on Sunday and then I head to Winona State in Minnesota. I have 1 1/2 more weeks on the road and then I get to go home for a couple of days for Thanksgiving. hmmmmm turkey. Thank you guys so much for your prayers and everything. The Lord is doing a great work in me and starting to reveal some great future plans for my ministry. He is making me be patient as always, but He is assuring me it is coming! After this tour is done December 31st, I have a lot of praying to do. Record labels, distribution companies, ministry partners, where I am going to be living for the next stage of my ministry, etc, etc. The list goes on. All good things and exciting things but I have a lot of things to think about. One thing I did just start though is something called my Distribution Street Team. Right now there are four selected people on it. It is for people that really believe in my ministry and my new CD as well and want to get involved it helping it get spread around. If you are interested or would like to know more just drop me an email. God bless you guys! Peace Danen"

November 8, 2004

I just found out some songs on "Transparent" are getting regular radio play on multiple stations in Wisconsin. Me likey!

October 31, 2004

Well I just finished up my concerts in North Carolina. All I can say is wow. The Lord is good. Some great times of worship and reflection. Thanks to Mark and Nancy, The Whitley's, The Shampers, and The Davis's for housing me for my time in the south. Your hospitality was a reflection of your love for Him. Beautiful! Oh yeah, and I just had a meeting with someone I really admire about a possible large open door. I am not going to be giving specifics, but please pray generally for this opportunity. We are both thinking and praying about it right now. Wow Danen, that was a very clear and precise request and statement. Sorry, I can't be more specific. But please pray anyway:) Blessings!

October 15, 2004

Well, I finally found out what was wrong with me. I had pneumonia. Yes pneumonia. That explains a lot. The Lord is amazing though and has hooked me up with a doctor through a friend and I now have the medicine I need to kick this thang. Praise Jesus. I am now is Charlotte North Carolina getting ready to play a concert in Burlington. Me like warm place. Wisconsin not warm. North Carolina warm:)

October 3, 2004

I have been on the road for one week now. Three days into my trip I found out I have a upper respiratory viral infection:) Fun stuff. I should have known a month long cold isn't normal. So for those of you who attended the Cup O Joy concert, that was the "Buffalo" in my chest:)  The Lord is good though through it all and continues to comfort and provide. I just left La Crosse Wisconsin today after doing a couple of events there as well as Winona, MN. I got to stay with some awesome people in both places. The Hensel's in Winona and the boys at 1020 State street in Lax. They all took good care of me:) The La Crosse trip started out a little rough though. During my first worship set I broke a string on both of my guitars! That has never happened before. So the last 3 songs of the 5 song set were just the sweet voices of God's children. It is all good. Anything goes in worship...................for the most part.  :)  Well off to my next destination. A stop in Rock Island, Il before heading to Indiana and then NC for 3 weeks! If you would, please keep my health and my ministry in your prayers. They are always felt and always appreciated! God bless ya'll!

September 28, 2004

Well the tour has started back up again. Thank you all so much who attended the Cup O Joy Release Concert. It was such a blessing and encouragement to me.  Something I think I really needed before this long of a trip. God has been teaching and preparing me for what is to come and I already see His blessing and provision coming. It has been a tough year for me personally and spiritually, but now I see why I was brought through it. He continues to keep my focus and source of intimacy on Himself. Through fits of loneliness and frustration He continued to show Himself faithful and unconditionally loving. I am excited to see what He is going to do on this tour not only through me, but in me as well. The journey continues:)     - Danen

September 12, 2004 - Webmaster comment

Music clips for Danen's new CD Transparent are available in the Music section.  Studio photos available in the Pictures and Stuff section.  A big welcome to special guest, Brooke Barrettsmith ( You MUST check out her pictures in the pictures section! ).  Brooke is from the band two4ONE, local to Illinois.  Check out her website at www.two4onemusic.com.  I had the great honor of meeting Brooke during her recording session.  I never imagined a sound so great and beautiful could come from some one that small.  ha ha ha!  Welcome Brooke!

September 10, 2004

The new "Transparent" CD's are in!  Stay tuned for music clips and studio photos from the Transparent project!  New FULL SONGS added to the music section.