I was about 16 years old and smitten with young love when I first discovered this song by Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits. I’ve always avoided playing because I couldn’t replicate the sound of his unique tuning and chords and National resonator guitar. But let’s throw caution to the wind, lower expectations, and give it a whirl on this lazy Saturday morning. … More #SaturdaySong – “Romeo & Juliet”
Many of us are in danger of simply taking in these sights and sounds, and like the magi 2,000 years ago we must decide if we’re going to seek and discover for ourselves the greater reality to which all these shiny things ultimately point. Will we settle for the sparkle and shine that surrounds this season, or will we choose to look beyond them and follow their glow to the real thing? … More We Love Shiny Things
This fall I’ve been putting together a show called “Diamond Cat” featuring a blend of hits from both Neil Diamond and Cat Stevens.
I had fun creating a poster and theme, and have been enjoying diving deeper into both artists’ catalogues. I hope to take the show to senior communities in the near future. … More #SaturdaySong – “The Wind”
This has been my “life song” since college, since I gave my life to Jesus. It’s the song I have told Keri to have played at my funeral someday. It’s by Rich Mullins, a fellow ragamuffin for Jesus. Still, I’ve never really stopped to ponder the lyrics and why this song speaks to my heart. … More If I Stand
This year we’re going to honor the real mood and message of Advent, which is a starker season of preparation for the different comings of God — first, in the events of Jesus’ birth and, second, at the Final Judgment. Advent is for waiting and longing and repenting in anticipation for invasion of Light into our darkness. We will be sitting in a classic Advent text from Isaiah 40:3-5. … More Prepare the Way (Advent 2025)
In this episode, Sarah and Doug unpack the key themes of my latest book now out just in time for the holidays. This Advent devotional is intended to help you pause and reflect on the state of your inner life as we approach the birth of Christ into our world of darkness. … More Podcast #213 – Contemplative Christmas
The controversy surrounding Tucker Carlson’s platforming of neo-Nazi apologist Nick Fuentes has revealed concerning ideologies among young evangelical leaders. Critics argue that the normalization of such views undermines the church’s moral authority and complicates the interpretation of key Christian principles. This poses a significant threat to the church’s future and its core beliefs. … More Nazification and the Church (Russell Moore)
Looking for something to do as a family on Black Friday and trying to avoid the shopping malls? I’m performing live music with my son, Peter, and buddy Jared King at Bobbing Bobber Brewing Company in Hutchinson from 12:30-3:30, for their “Bloody Black Friday.” Come relax with your in-laws as the Thanksgiving turkey settles, or use this to escape them. … More LIVE MUSIC: Black Friday at Bobbing Bobber
Just in time for Christmas, my latest book is now available for order. This is an Advent devotional to help you pause and reflect this holiday season. This Advent devotional features first-person monologues that probe the inner lives of four familiar characters in the infancy narratives. … More My Latest Book: Advent Devotional
Kingdom Harbor 