Last night at youth church, David started the first worship song. Tears filled my eyes and this movie like sequence rolled past my mind’s eye.Eric Exley, at fifteen, putting his arm around me and panning the room with his arm, said, “You should read Isaiah 54. Look at all your children.”Andrew playing “Green Pastures.” The Poughkeepsie youth rallies where God …

Been reading Song of Solomon 3 in preparation for the “In The Fire” conference (August 5, 6th)I feel God is calling us out of our slumber. Here’s the lead in to chapter 3.The Bride (er, you and me) is in love, she’s found her one true love and has grown comfortable. In verse one, she says, “On my bed night …

I’m done, I’m done, I’m done, oh yes, I’m done, I’m done, oh the Diva book is done! This day is finally here…. Hoooooooo! Done.Now to edit, edit, edit. Even as I type this, I’m thinking of holes I need to fill, but the end was written. I’m loving this book. Aubrey James is so fascinating to me and I’m …

You mothers will not have sympathy for me, but please, humor me. In the last month, our older dog, Jack, who is almost fourteen, has gone down hill health wise. He’s wheezing, hacking, snorting, snoring, moving very, very slow, hips give out on him. We took him to the vet who said he’s “fine,” maybe swollan glands and gave him …

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I did it again last night. Started youth worship with my fav chorus medley weaving a Misty Edwards song with a Rita Springer song with a Shane Bernard song.Misty – “I pay my vow no turning around, I burn the bridges, they can’t be found. I am Yours, I am Your, I am Yours, I am Yours…Shane – “Lord, I …

I woke up laughing. Sorta. I mean I did wake up, but only after I hit the snooze alarm half dozen times. Four o’clock was just tooooo early this morning.Anyway, about a quarter to five, I’m waking up and thinking it’s time to get to work when all of a sudden I remember last Monday at the International Christian Retailer …

I’ve been writing six days a week. No less than seven hours a day, depending on the day, usually eight to ten, lately twelve. Today, I planned on writing, but after getting up early for church, leading worship, going to a lunch to discuss some things with our senior pastor, I was beat! So, I decided to take today off. …

We did an acoustic set at Fire Dweller last night since Tony’s truck was in the shop and Don’s was unavailable and we couldn’t haul the sound equipment.God graces us in a unique way when we don’t have sound equipment. It’s a little hard to hear the prayers, but the anointing is always sweet.Javi lead on his latin guitar, amazing …

Okay, here’s what I answered at the dinner. Fav movie: Remember the Titans. I love this movie. One, great football story. Two, the humility and strength Coach Yoast and Coach Boon demonstrated during a racially charged time is an endearing lesson for us all. Great music, good action. Great movie.My passion: The love of God. Wanting people to know how …