More than just lip service…or wrestling with the ghost of Tom Joad

Entry 07 – February 19th, 2017 More than just lip service…or wrestling with the ghost of Tom Joad Moving right along, here’s installment number 4 in the Voice series: The Voice of God is Crying Out I imagine your life at home is pretty comfortable. All of you have the things you need to live – Read more about More than just lip service…or wrestling with the ghost of Tom Joad[…]

Operator, how may I direct your call?…or making out the pattern in the design

Entry 06 – February 12th, 2017 Operator, how may I direct your call?…or making out the pattern in the design Continuing with the series, here’s installment number 3: The Voice of God is Calling We talked about sound and the way it can play a part in your daily lives. It’s more than just sound though. Read more about Operator, how may I direct your call?…or making out the pattern in the design[…]

It came over the airwaves like a primal telegraph…or Tommy can you hear me?

Entry 04 – January 29th, 2017 It came over the airwaves like a primal telegraph…or Tommy can you hear me? While preparing for this project, I came across a series of short messages I wrote for my brother to be used during one of the weeks that he was leading a youth summer camp back Read more about It came over the airwaves like a primal telegraph…or Tommy can you hear me?[…]

Someone told me they were sort of Post-Metal Blues…or it’s only Rock n Roll but I Like It

Entry 03 – January 22nd, 2017 Someone told me they were sort of Post-Metal Blues…or it’s only Rock n Roll but I Like It I have never been one to shy away from new music. In fact, some that know me well would probably argue that I can’t be pulled away from it. I love Read more about Someone told me they were sort of Post-Metal Blues…or it’s only Rock n Roll but I Like It[…]

Reflections on a birthday…or an introduction to a year of living dangerously

Entry 01 – January 8th, 2017   Reflections on a birthday…or an introduction to a year of living dangerously   A new year has come upon us, sidled on up and ushered the previous one off into the ether. This means a lot of things to different people and you can perhaps relate to one Read more about Reflections on a birthday…or an introduction to a year of living dangerously[…]

New Years and Old Promises – Message for City of Refuge-Melbourne, FL 12/31/2016

Below are the notes I prepared for the message I gave at City of Refuge on Saturday December 31st, 2016:   New Years and Old Promises A summary of Romans 9, 10, and 11   It’s that time again. That magical day when we metaphorically hit the reset button and all of our life choices Read more about New Years and Old Promises – Message for City of Refuge-Melbourne, FL 12/31/2016[…]

Gazing Through Cloudy Mirrors – Message Notes on Discernment – City of Refuge-Melbourne, FL 12/17/2016

Below are the notes I prepared for the message I gave at City of Refuge on Saturday December 17th, 2016:   Scripture References 1 Cor 12:10 Heb 5:11-14 Acts 5:3-6; 16:16-18 1 John 4:1-8 2 Peter 1:3-4 Eph 4:14 1 Thes 5:21-22   We speak in code sometimes in Churches and in the way we interact Read more about Gazing Through Cloudy Mirrors – Message Notes on Discernment – City of Refuge-Melbourne, FL 12/17/2016[…]

Can you smell it?…That new book smell…

After a year or so of planning, and a lot of time spent transcribing and editing, I’m pleased to announce that my newest collection of poetry is finally available! It’s entitled Nomads, Pilgrims, Troubadours and can be found on Amazon in both Print and Digital formats. I’m super happy with the way this has turned Read more about Can you smell it?…That new book smell…[…]

Lighting Matches in a Black Hole…or letting go of the election day anxiety

“I thought you weren’t going to talk about politics anymore?!” Yes…I did say that. This is only really connected to politics though due to its proximity to the 2016 US Presidential election tomorrow. It will be an interesting day in America on Tuesday November 8th…one that a large portion of the world will also watch Read more about Lighting Matches in a Black Hole…or letting go of the election day anxiety[…]