Crown of Thorns
I first heard this song at the 2003 NCYC in Houston, Texas. It is a beautiful reflection for Holy Week.
View ArticleWalk On
According to local tradition, Holy Thursday is a hiking day. In honor of today’s hike in the Smokies, I offer you this song by one of the greatest bands in history.
View ArticlePure Joy
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance...
View ArticleBanjos and Discipleship
Many of you know I recently began learning how to play the banjo. One day I hope to play even a fraction as well as the lady in the video above. My present stage of playing consists of learning rolls...
View ArticleHead Full Of Doubt, Road Full of Promise
The month of July has been a very busy one. Last night I was happy to relax with a few friends, a few drinks and the music of the Avett Brothers. Enjoy the music!
View ArticleBody and Soul
Today we celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is the day Mary was assumed into heaven body and soul. The focus of this feast day is not Mary, but rather the work...
View ArticleHow Could You Say No
This song never fails to challenge me. Hope you will enjoy listening to Julie Miller this Sunday afternoon.
View ArticleMusic for Friday
A hat tip to my friend Hope Feist for sharing this video of the Gundersen Family earlier today. Enjoy!
View ArticleForgiveness
Things have begun moving in the right direction for me when it comes to the area of forgiveness. Key steps for me in recent days have been: a) realizing there is a difference between reconciliation...
View ArticleThe Old Home Place
“…and why did I leave the plow in the field and look for a job in the town?” The Old Home Place is one of those songs that reminds me to live in the present moment. While it is nice once in a while to...
View ArticleLet’s Be Still
One of the things I have had to adjust to since moving out of a parish setting and into campus ministry is the fact that we have built in breaks. Of course for me this doesn’t mean everything comes to...
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