We Are the World

In 1985, Hollywood and the music industry came together for one, magical moment.  No, it wasn’t the Academy Awards or the Grammy’s.  Rather, it was a collaboration on a song, a single song, We Are the World .  Even though it’s been 27 years since the song debuted, I still remember hearing it over, and over,ContinueContinue reading “We Are the World”

Bring Out the Stretcher

Throughout my life, I’ve broken or sprained major body parts many times.  I broke my right wrist when I was about five years-old.  My brother convinced me to do a flip off the swing set.  I did not stick the landing.  I severely sprained my right foot when I leaned on a concrete bird bath,ContinueContinue reading “Bring Out the Stretcher”

The Flaming Tongues

I always thought the term “Flaming Tongues” could be a really cool name for a praise band. It’s edgy and biblical! What more do you need? Not only is the term “flaming tongue” creepy and cool all at the same time, it also comes from a biblical story found in the book of Acts. CheckContinueContinue reading “The Flaming Tongues”

Who Would Buy This?

  I have to admit.  I’m asking that question a lot today.  I finally published my first book, called Metamorphosis: Transformed from the Inside-Out.  It is based on a weekend youth conference that Impact 4 Youth produced back in May 2012 – where I was the speaker.  So, the material was there; but writing isContinueContinue reading “Who Would Buy This?”

God was at the unemployment office

It is a humbling experience filing for unemployment.  There is a lot of paperwork to fill out, skills tests to take, resume building, and an interview with an employment specialist at what are called “Worksource Oregon” centers.  Yesterday was my day to go in and speak to the specialist. Since I live out in theContinueContinue reading “God was at the unemployment office”

My Fingers Hurt!

Wow!  I have been so busy that I have been a little behind on keeping this blog alive.  It’s weird.  I’m unemployed (not getting paid to do work), but I have a lot to do! The assignment God has entrusted me with that has taken up a lot of my time is writing a bookContinueContinue reading “My Fingers Hurt!”