Category: Personal

Writers Block

Wikipedia has a view on the subject that it “is a phenomenon involving temporary loss of ability to begin or continue writing, usually due to lack of inspiration or creativity.” Basically when a writer, or artist of written works can’t… Read More

Hammond B3 Hotness

so, we were storing some stuff in janell’s garage for a while and when cleaning it out, discovered a old treasure, covered in dust and cobwebs (as all good treasure is) and in the form of a Hammond B-3 organ… Read More

Chicago Update

Hey everyone! Well, i’ve been living in Downer’s Grove, IL (Chicagoland) for 10 weeks now and some people might be thinking “I wonder how nicholas is doing?” or “why doesn’t he ever have any blog updates?” or “why doesn’t he… Read More

a workin joe…

As you may or may not know, a couple months ago i moved to the chicago area to take a job as a worship leader at a small church there. Now being a worship leader is sweet and all, but… Read More

Chicago (friends, please read)

Maybe you’ve heard the rumors. Maybe you’ve known for months, but the truth is now very much a reality. Nicholas Petersen is leaving omaha to say “hello” to chicago. After many wonderful years of calling omaha and its surrounding area… Read More

from the road_new orleans

I’m sitting shotgun in a church van just outside new orleans, where 20 months after Katrina there are still ruins and evidence of its devastation. LIFTyouthchurch took several students and interns there to help families in a local church that… Read More

The Album Finished

Yes, the full-length album that has taken far too long to finish, now is, and appropriately named, “How to Get From Start to Finish.” The past 6 months have been some of the most challenging, as life changes and i… Read More

Album Update and a Show

*Album Update Yes, I realize i haven’t updated the video blog, and you may think, “Is he really still recording?” The answer is “yes” and then “no.” I finished tracking all instruments and vocals minus 1 track few weeks ago…. Read More