Writing to Hit the Mark
This post might be better hidden in my private journal. I'm ashamed to admit this battle. But it is a battle you have probably faced. Maybe you are facing it now.... God, will You REALLY take care of me? (Photo Credit) I enjoy writing when ... Continue reading
A friend asked me to play piano for the communion portion of the worship service. He would be on guitar. Normally I'm at the electric keyboard filling in with background tones for our praise band. And I enjoy doing that. But there is something ... Continue reading
Sometimes when I'm feeling overwhelmed or anxious, I'll grab a piece of paper and write. Or sketch. Hanging out with the guys in the church's coffee bar, I grabbed my bulletin and began drawing. And relaxing as I exercised control over the ... Continue reading
As I write, the sound of Dvorak's "New World" symphony is streaming over my computer. Appropriate. My body still shows evidence of the thorns that cut through my jersey sleeves and denim jeans a week ago. My two hiking buddies probably bear ... Continue reading
I've got a question for you. Did you enjoy growing up? I mean, the actual process of growing up? Thank God we can't remember the exhaustion of learning to walk; pulling ourselves up, falling down, crawling, getting back up, taking a step, ... Continue reading
Nighttime. Darkness. The persistent creep of anxiety. My house empty. Alone, I get in my car to drive. To escape. Stop at the local restaurant? I'm not really hungry. Drive through the state park? Night's darkness makes those roads ... Continue reading