Slash at the Dream Center

Who says rock stars don't put family first? Who would say that a major rock icon doesn't have time to help someone else besides himself?  Well, do I have a story for you!  This past Sunday, October 25, 2009, I had the privilege spending the day with one rock star who not only takes time to help others, but has the heart to take action where there is a need.

A good friend of mine, Tommy Hollenstein (who Monroe Media will be doing a full story on in the near future), has teamed up with the Dream Center to bring a few kids and musicians the honor of taking lessons from some of music's greatest performers.

Just so you know, the Dream Center is an outreach ministry that shelters and feeds homeless kids, adults, and families throughout the greater Los Angeles area.  They also offer full church services at the Angeles Temple on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. and on Sunday mornings at 9 and 11 a.m. with full on concert style worship.  For more information on these amazing ministries click on the links below the photographs.

The Dream Center

Angeles Temple

The first guest that came to the Dream Center to teach and inspire was none other than lead guitarist, SLASH.  Slash is most predominately known for playing in the band, Guns and Roses, and is currently still involved with the band, Velvet Revolver.

Tyler Logan (Press Play, I'm OK You're OK), Joel Bodker (Press Play), Tommy Hollenstein, & myself were the core group of guys in charge of making this whole event happen.  Slash arrived at the Dream Center's very own Dream Records Studios (Universal) Sunday afternoon at the Dream Center with his wife, his father, and his children.

Having Slash jam with the kids was absolutely amazing. He truly inspired me to keep on learning and believing to do even more and more greater things on my guitar.  It was such a blessing.  However, I believe that there was an even greater blessing taking place while we were in that studio room.  Along with a few of the students testimonies, I was able to give Slash my testimony, and explain to him why I feel the way I do about Jesus and who God has called me to be.  It was such an awesome experience.  I believe that EVERYone that was in that room was being blessed, myself included!!

After the jam session and learning experience, Slash personally autographed everyone a photograph, and signed one of my very own guitars!! I was SO excited about this!!

We gave Slash a quick tour of the rest of the Dream Center, and he was amazed.  Matter of fact, his wife could not believe that the Dream Center has over 700 people that are being completely taken care of (food, shelter, jobs, etc..).  The last thing he told me was, "Michael, it was a pleasure meeting you.  I am sure I will see you again, let's do this again soon."

I just want to say PRAISE GOD for getting to be a part of such an awesome day!!  You will have to stay tuned to Monroe Media for the next few guests that will be gracing the Dream Center, helping make the world just a little bit of a better place to be.

AND

Thank you to Slash & his family for making this such an amazing day! God bless you all!!!

BLESSINGS & LOVE

Michael Monroe, Founder/CEO

New Logo

Today is another beautiful day in sunny southern California.  I am honestly thanking God right now on having such an amazing place to call home.  The past few days I have been working on a new logo/symbol that not only reflects who we are as a company, but truly sheds light on where our foundation is built and what we stand for. 

So without any further anticipation, I give you the new logo for Monroe Media:

We are still in the process of building our actual website, and have many many interesting things that are just around the corner from taking place.  We appreciate your patience with our growth, and hope that God will touch your life through this outlet of positive media.

I leave you with yet a few more wisdom nuggets:

God's plan for our lives is to prosper, to be successful.  He wants ALL of His children to flourish in the blessings that He has promised.  Our prosperity is VERY important to God; matter of fact, it is critical!

3 John 1:2 says, "Above all else, I pray that you may prosper and be in health even as your soul prospers."

John 10:10 says, "The thief has come to kill, steal, and destroy but I have come that they may have life and life more abundantly."

Deuteronomy 8:18 says, "But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms His covenant, which He swore to your forefathers, as it is today."

Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord plans to prosper you not to harm you, plans to give you a hope AND a future."

So let TRUST be the "currency" of your life, and put ALL your trust in Jesus.  We can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens us. (Phil. 4:13).  I pray that blessing and prosperity flood your life.  I pray that you may know Jesus on a personal level.  God is ready for His children to rise up and be GREAT in this time of what the world would call a recession.

From Monroe Media to you, God bless you ALL!!!

Blessings & Love,

Michael Monroe

Founder/CEO

We all. . .

It seems that the further we delve into ourselves, the deeper we go into an awakening.
The more we search for answers, the brighter the glare right in front of our face.
We all have a longing for love. . .
     a place to fit in and desire to succeed.
though there are language and communication barriers, people are still connected in more ways,
     and in stronger ways than we realize.
God has given us all a choice. . . and choices
     to be what we dream of being,
     to follow or to lead
     to act or to observe and all are good options,
but what if out heart's desires can come true?
what if the big dreams that seem unrealistic become our reality. . . ?

What do you want?

How much would you give up if you could have everything?

You see, we are supposed to have an abundant life, but it is so easy to get distracted,
so easy to just count our thoughts of our dreams as useless fantasy.
     Meaningless toil.
It we can all just get passed ourselves, we can be.
We can be what we all searched for and we were so sure of before the world made us grow up.
     We are not that busy.
Give up our self and think about the bigger picture here.
We are all in this together. We all go through the valleys, and have at some point seen from the top,
but what do we know?
There is a broader plan brewing and in effect.

     God loves you.

He wants the best for you., We just have to all learn to trust again.
We have all been failed by everything else and even ourselves.
Why not give God a chance to do miracles in your life?
Let Him speak to your big dreams again.
Let's pick up the pieces from these disasters and disappointments and believe in something real : love. . .   
     because God is love.

-MkM.

Moving On

Growing up and moving on are the inevitable's of life.
Things change, people move, Times change, people die.
Life is formed and Life is changed; The rains bring new
Life to the Old and New throughout history and into the blue.

You cannot go back to the past. 
You cannot relive the past.
You can move on.
You can move forward.

Peace Always

Have a Rockin' Thursday

No matter if your in Washington D.C.,
Or if your in San Francisco;
No matter if your New York,
Or if your in Los Angles;


Have a Rockin' Thursday.

A couple of weeks ago, a good friend called me to wish me a "rockin' Thursday,"  I didn't even know what a "rockin' Thursday" was/is.  So I said, "Thanks man you too."  I thought about it though, it just another way of saying have a good day out there.  Whether you like to listen to music throughout your day or just smile at people, just enjoy your day.  I felt good about my new "Rockin' Thursday".  Now that it was rockin' I could be myself and just enjoy the day that is this day brings.

Have a Rockin' Thursday out there today wherever you are!

PEACE ALWAYS

"Sunrise in Heaven"

Benjamin David Temple

"Peace Always"

New Kicks.

Shoes support the souls of our feet everyday, everywhere we go. They are essential for getting around. Everyone needs a good pair of shoes. Sometimes our shoes get old and worn out. It is easier to break our stride or slip and fall when our shoes aren't working properly. We are vulnerable.

It's time for some new kicks.


This path called life gets complicated. There are things that will always be a distraction or temptation or desire that cause us to drift from our focuses. But we must stand our ground. Keep focused. Because successes are nothing without pain and sacrifice. We all fall short, we all get stuck on the same dead-beat path. And sometimes we just have to say "enough." Get some new kicks and start a new way. The right way. Walk out of the old and step into the new.




Check out TOMS Shoes.com: One for One.
For every pair of shoe that a person buys, one pair will be bought for someone in need.
tomsshoes.com


God bless. 

Be Adventurous When Possible

Be not a doubter.  Do good things without hesitation; react on first instinct.

Be Adventurous when possible; for you know not when an opportunity may come again.

Precede with wisdom and an adventurous spirit.  Leave not curiosity as your ghost.

Conquering fear with Freedom, leaving Victory in your palm.

A Message From Michael:

First of all, I would like to thank Ben Temple for keeping things running on a day to day basis.  He is a true blessing for Monroe Media, and we would not be the same with out him.  Also, I wanted to let everyone know that we will be expanding soon. 

Monroe Media is in the process of building our actual web site; which will be a full-on web source for news, video, music, blogs, and many other various forms of media and entertainment.  We just want to serve you.  We want to keep you informed of all the good that is going on around the world; starting right here in Los Angeles, CA. 

On a side note, Monroe Media supports local business. 

Umami Burger just opened up there new location @ 4655 Hollywood Blvd.  Umami means "the fifth taste."  The food is absolutely amazing! This is a true fine-dinning experience; not your average high-end burger joint.  They have a wide selection of Japanese import beers and a hand-full of various wines, that perfectly pair with their exquisite flavors of food.  Umami Hollywood opens today @ 7 pm. 

http://umamiburger.com/

So again I say, "Stay Tuned!" because faith without works is dead, and I believe that Monroe Media is going to be an essential part of your entertainment & media needs.  I leave you a wisdom nugget for today:

"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."  Hebrews 11:1

Blessings & Love,

Michael Monroe, CEO

Speak Outside this Box.

Speak Outside this Box.
Understanding rhythm is nothing learned overnight
It’s something developed and tweaked just right
It’s something that everyone can join in and clap
It’s something danced on, twirled around, or tapped.
IT IS SOMETHING.
IT is SOMEthing.
It is something.
Something heard, something seen, something moved, something sang, something spoken,
Something so structured it seems like the streets:   Utter Chaos.
Utter these words that sting like a bee
Understand this rhythm started with a small voice that gradually gained ground
Understand that life is more than this sentence and more than this underground sound
So speak into the distance
Speak into this heart.
Come join in this dance… come along, I’ll start.
Rhythm like a heartbeat in the night
Words like a river that flows
Melody like a wind that continues to blow
Music from an angel in bare, clear sight
From truth come the notes that fill the page
    Erasing all the rage
Breaking the lock and the cage
    Rearranging the storm and the stage
Making a better way
To make music with words, rhythm as you will, to embrace what is simply called today as:

love.  

God is love.

-MkM.

Something In the City

Finally,
The obvious common connecting factor we can all share,
One thing all ethnicity's of this great land can share,
Unity in Los Angeles can exist,
We can all coexist in peace under the beatiful sun and wonderful Tempertures that this fall brings to our city;

Let us rejoice in this Joyious occasion,
And relish our current existing feelings,
The ocean smells of fierce tranquility seas,
And the morning coolness the valley brings .


Peace Always