Giving the communion meditation at First Christian in Colorado Springs, I related the story of my first thumbpicking contest and wanting to call dad. … Continue readingI Couldn’t Wait to Call Dad
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‘Tis the Gift to Be Simple
Anyone who has attended many of my performances has heard me perform the Shaker dance song, ‘Tis the Gift to Be Simple. I have spoken and written often about theContinue reading‘Tis the Gift to Be Simple
Pronoun Trouble
Ha! That’s it! Hold it right there! Pronoun trouble. (Daffy Duck) Sometimes the little things make a huge difference. A few years ago, while I was living in Indiana, IContinue readingPronoun Trouble
Tenn Street Coffee and Books
Special places. The places where memories happen. I’ve found a few over the years. The Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, Ky., is one. The Methodist Church in Metamora, Ind., isContinue readingTenn Street Coffee and Books
Ain’t Misbehavin’
I’ve enjoyed playing the Fats Waller tune, Ain’t Misbehavin’, for years now. It’s even more fun when I get to jam with good friends in a great place like Tenn Street Coffee. … Continue readingAin’t Misbehavin’
Ziggie’s Rescheduled
Due to a scheduling conflict, the show that Dean had scheduled at Ziggie’s on April 21 will be rescheduled. A new date has not been set.
Pickin’ and Winnin’
I had booked the gig at Pateros Creek Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado, months before. With it being a Sunday afternoon in mid-January, it figured to be an NFLContinue readingPickin’ and Winnin’
How Far Is It to Bethlehem?
A traditional English carol, offered with my prayers and best wishes for a blessed and happy Christmas. … Continue readingHow Far Is It to Bethlehem?
Tables
My tribe of Christians is the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The communion table serves as a central focus in almost all of our sanctuaries. Each time we gather forContinue readingTables
Thou Shalt Not
The fly continued to buzz around my head as my irritation with the insect increased. As I made the move to smack it, permanently resolving the situation, I was remindedContinue readingThou Shalt Not