Don’t Shoot The Jukebox

Bubba shot the jukebox last night, Said it played a sad song that made him cry. Went to his truck and got his .45 Bubba shot the jukebox last night. Shooting Jukeboxes I would say that in my life I have shot a few jukeboxes. A few messengers, if you will. Moments in my lifeContinue reading "Don’t Shoot The Jukebox"

What Dreams Are Made Of

No, I'm not talking about your dream to fly to Mars. Maybe your dream is to build a cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains and spend your days watching the leaves change colors. I'm not talking of that dream either.Instead, I'm talking about the dreams that make you wake up in a cold sweat inContinue reading "What Dreams Are Made Of"

Leave it to Piper

In the middle of the latest Piper kerfuffle I have a singular thought; let Piper defend himself. There would be, of course, many objections to this thought and I will try to reason through them with you. My intention is not to lambast Piper but rather to help myself and others think through our responseContinue reading "Leave it to Piper"

What Happens When I Think Facebook Really Cares

I'll tell you how it's going Facebook. This morning, just a few moments ago, while minding my own business, I was traumatized. Legitimately traumatized. You see, Facebook, I was playing Pandora - I'm sure you have heard of Pandora. The artist around whom the station was to be building was Over the Rhine.You've never heardContinue reading "What Happens When I Think Facebook Really Cares"

Josh Garrels – Rainbow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvI87zCyF4k Over the rainbow like you've never heard it before. I came across Josh Garrels' music several months ago and this has become one of my (many) favorites. Check it out, as well as his other music.

Emotions in Prayer – Continuing through Psalms

David is certainly an emotional man. He is called a great Warrior King. In fact, he is said to be the greatest of Israel’s warriors. A man who hid from Saul in a cave and then was convicted because he touched the robe of a king, he later snuck into Saul’s camp and stole hisContinue reading "Emotions in Prayer – Continuing through Psalms"

More, Thoughts on Prayer

Last spring, Christy and I made a trip to Asheville, North Carolina. Our intent was to visit the Biltmore House and enjoy a few days to ourselves. Both were accomplished and the evening before we returned home I began to prepare for our trip home.  I love driving through the mountains, Christy not so much.Continue reading "More, Thoughts on Prayer"