Tag Archives: faith
Jonny Lang’s “Signs” rolls out like thunder
I can’t exactly figure out why Jonny Lang is the recipient of complaints that he needs to “get back to the blues.” He never left it. He did manage to leave the randier, entendre-ridden traditions of the blues with his … Continue reading
New Book on the reading deck: Peace Like A River
On the advice of Uber-faithful commenter and generally awesome friend and musical homie, Ann, I’ve taken the plunge. I’m already transfixed a few chapters in.
Gravity, entropy, and the fallen man’s attempt to politicize the Everest disaster
There’s a very simple reason why people make the trek to Katmandu, Nepal, and stage at Advance Base Camp for two weeks, thickening their red blood cells to climb the highest promontory on the planet. Because accomplishment requires resistance. And … Continue reading
Hopeless
“Take a look out that window. Eden’s not burning. It’s BURNT.” —Reign of Fire Some years ago—actually probably 15 years ago, I heard the Reverend Larry Booker preach a message called “When I Was In My Right Mind.” In short, … Continue reading
Forgiveness
I say forgive–and then forget but I aint learned to do it yet you’d think I’d know by now . . . I know just how to hurt someone been on both sides of that gun– pulled the trigger anyhow … Continue reading
Master Of None 