Category Archives: Christ – Soul – Rock and Roll

Haven’t Forgotten About “First And Forgotten”

As plans are afoot for a 25th anniversary Broken Records reunion concert, or variation thereof, this summer I’ve decided to revise “God’s Not Dead (And Neither Are We)” a bit. But just a bit. I’m going with the title change … Continue reading

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Scars

Every so often, a hue and cry is raised about the desensitizing nature of excessive media exposure to assorted images. The amount of violence consumed by the average television viewer or video game player is astonishing. Whether this makes us … Continue reading

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And It’s About Time, If I May Say So… To Myself

Made some good progress on the new book today. Currently working on the chapter for Rick Conklin of Aslan and BrokenWorks. Feels good to be doing what you’re supposed to be doing, y’know? Now, to see it through to completion!

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Hopefully This Won’t Bring About The Apocalypse…

… but just in case, be prepared. For anything. Gather provisions, map out escape routes, make sure the water heater’s strapped down, inventory your valuables. I actually started writing Christ – Soul – Rock & Roll tonight. Loaded the interview … Continue reading

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Who Will Be My Friend?

In the course of beginning the work for the next book, I’m rediscovering the music from the artists who’ll be included. One of them is Andy Pratt. If the name is unfamiliar, an introduction is in order. As I mentioned … Continue reading

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Making A Bit Of Progress (While Finding Shelter From The Storm)

Earlier this evening I had the privilege of interviewing Bob Bennett for the new book. He has long been a favorite fellow folkie of mine, and as I had anticipated a delight to converse with. As I mentioned a few … Continue reading

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So Obvious Even I Get It

I’m a guy. Therefore, certain things are a given. I have to have control of the remote. I have to do any and all barbecuing, while doing so fantasizing I’m cooking the wooly mammoth brought in fresh from the hunt. … Continue reading

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You Whisper Something

I’ve been doing my best to listen to God lately. Of course we should always listen to Him. Sometimes, though, we get so preoccupied in prayer laying out our talking points; our hopes and fears we forget prayer is meant … Continue reading

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Some Nights I’d Rather Listen To White Heart, Thanks

Something I’ve been working on over the years is the practice of being less judgmental toward and more accepting of other believers where they are in life. I’m not there yet; it’s a work in progress. A little background. Back … Continue reading

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Sweeping Up On A Sunday Evening

Little of this, little of that. Or if you prefer, riddle me this riddle me that. First off, some book news about both the current one and that which, our Lord willing, is forthcoming. I’ve finally set it up so … Continue reading

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