If you let your head run away with thoughts of worry, anxiety, or fear, it’s a dangerous hole. It’s hard to emerge from those depths. Just stop. Now. Talk to God. Then talk to someone.… Read More »Wait. Let Me Overthink This. (Or “It’s fine. Really.”)
You’re playing a song, and your bass drum pedal breaks. The remainder of the song suffers as you try to muddle through without your most important drum. But it’s just a song. Hopefully you can… Read More »Is Everything Really Fine? (A drummer’s P.O.V.)
“Nobody on the road, nobody on the beach. I feel it in the air, summer’s out of reach.” The popular 1984 Don Henley song tells of the end of a season and the end… Read More »Transitions
God has blessed us! Do your blessings overflow? Most of us would say yes. He blesses our efforts, and sometimes gifts just seem to land in our lap. “Blessing upon blessing” almost becomes the norm.… Read More »Humilty
Aggressive salespeople. They swarm the giant malls. I struggle. “Keep eyes forward and conversation going,” I tell myself. If I look up, one of the aggressive salespeople will latch on like a tick. Turns… Read More »No Thanks
A 65 year old man waited the counter at Arby’s. He smiled and greeted me. I placed my order and as he worked, he asked questions, offered ketchup, and made friendly small talk. I… Read More »Smiling Eyes
Something indescribable happens when we hear music we love. Certainly, the words play a big part. A positive message, a compelling theme, or a reminder of a Savior who loves us. We all get that.… Read More »Your Favorite Song
The term implies guilt. He was indeed guilty, according to the authorities. What would’ve been your verdict? The Sanhedrin in John 18 acted quickly to bring any possible charges to get rid of Jesus.… Read More »Jesus: “Busted.”
“To remain stable or continue in a place. To remain in a state.” “Continue without fading or being lost. Live. Dwell.” It was 37 years ago this month I made my profession of faith. I… Read More »Abide
Phil was top dog at work. He’d been there for years and was everybody’s favorite. He loved his job, and he loved his co-workers. Times were good. But times change and so do people.… Read More »Phil and the Pharisees