I almost walked out. This was not what I expected, not what I signed up for, and I was perturbed. It was the annual conference of Christians in Theater Arts,Continue readingA Night at the Opera
Category: Travels
Strength and Weakness
I had the pleasure of bumping into my friend, singer-songwriter Jason Gray, last week. It was quite a fun coincidence. I knew he was coming to my town of Salem,Continue readingStrength and Weakness
Counting Blessings
As 2018 draws to a close, I find I am reminded of that old hymn “Count Your Blessings.” Sing with me if you know it: Count your blessings, name themContinue readingCounting Blessings
Trust the Gut
Went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends A chance to share old memories and play our songs again When I got to the garden party, theyContinue readingTrust the Gut
When the Story Really Hits Home
In my world as a itinerant artist, you often wonder if what you are doing really makes a difference. You get a lot of “good job,” “how do you rememberContinue readingWhen the Story Really Hits Home
I’ll Take “Christianese” for $500, Alex
I am in a different church almost every weekend. Being in itinerant ministry for nearly 45 years I figure I have been in no less than 2500 different churches, participatingContinue readingI’ll Take “Christianese” for $500, Alex
This Old Hat
This old hat sits in display on a bookshelf in my office. What comes to mind when you look at it? It is pretty beaten up and worn. If aContinue readingThis Old Hat
Living the Actor’s Dream…or Nightmare
Ah, yes the actor’s dream. “The smell of the greasepaint, the roar of the crowd.” I’m sure every actor has that dream. Standing ovations, the crowds going wild, and greatContinue readingLiving the Actor’s Dream…or Nightmare
What Does Jesus Want for His Birthday?
It was after a performance of In His Steps at a church in Southern California in August. With the challenge of the drama “what would Jesus do?” fresh on theirContinue readingWhat Does Jesus Want for His Birthday?
Play it Again, Chuck
Do you have a favorite play, movie, or TV show that you don’t mind watching over and over again? I have a few that fall into that category; not many,Continue readingPlay it Again, Chuck