Homestretch

August 5, 2008.Reading time 1 minute.

My longtime friend, Sheri Bylander has produced and directed a marvelous documentary that I hope you’ll check out. It’s called “Homestrech” and it tells the story of two groups –prisoners and outcast horses– and the hopeful things that happen when they get together. Here’s what the website says about it: Homestretch documents the mutual rehabilitation […]

I’m All a-Twitter (Yes, That’s Horribly Cliche. Sue me.)

August 3, 2008.Reading time 2 minutes.

In my shameless efforts to stay hip and current, I thought I’d let you all know I’ve joined Twitter. I’ve also joined Facebook. As I said when I joined Myspace, this probably marks the moment when both of these things become officially un-hip. Which, of course, has been an un-hip way to describe un-hip things […]

The Demons are Still Legion (The Joseph Dwyer Story)

July 30, 2008.Reading time 15 minutes.

Several weeks ago, I blogged about “the girl in the picture” from the Vietnam War, and the improbable story of how she’s overcome her hatred with a powerful and deep forgiveness. Days after I posted the blog, I saw a news item about Joseph Dwyer, and I’ve been haunted by his story ever since. Like […]

Goodbye, Randy Pausch. Thanks for playing all your cards.

July 26, 2008.Reading time 2 minutes.

Randy Pausch died yesterday. It was totally an expected event, as he was suffering from pancreatic cancer. He was 47-years-old, and leaves two small children and a loving wife. And it was his incredible gift to them that ended up inspiring the world. If you have not heard Randy’s gift, you must –you absolutely must— […]

Connections Band this Sunday: Tribute to Carole King and James Taylor

July 24, 2008.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hey Everybody: Hope you’re finding ways to stay cool during this “hottest July on record.” One great way would be to come to our Connections Band show this Sunday night. How about THAT for a segue? Did you know, btw, that the etymology of “segue” comes the music world? It was originally used to describe […]

The Long Road To Forgiveness (The Kim Phuc Story)

July 13, 2008.Reading time 8 minutes.

Every so often, I find one of the “The I Believe” podcasts that is so compelling that I just have to pass it along to you. That happened yesterday, as I was driving along listening to an episode of the great NPR series. What came up on the iPod was the incredible story of Kim […]

A Conversation with Job (Yes, the guy from the Bible…)

July 12, 2008.Reading time 73 minutes.

Job, the guy from the Old Testament, stopped by the house the other day for a visit. He looked good for somebody pushing 2,500-years-old. We had a nice chat. I wish I’d turned on the tape recorder in time, but I didn’t think about that quickly enough. However, I’m pretty sure I can recall the […]

The Declaration

July 8, 2008.Reading time 2 minutes.

Charles Gaby is one of my best soul friends. He’s written a new song called “The Declaration” that’s up on YouTube. I’d love for you to give it a listen. He’s also written a “pledge” I want you to know about. Here’s the video: As I mentioned, Charles has been a soul friend for a […]

Gulf Coast Mission Trip

June 26, 2008.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Went back to the Gulf Coast again this week, for a third mission trip in as many years. This one was with our youth. And we’ve took some short cell phone videos that we’ve posted as vlogs for your enjoyment. Here you go: Please visit Eric’s original blog here: http://www.wheneftalks2.blogspot.com/

Dennise is 40!!!

June 25, 2008.Reading time 1 minute.

Musical credits: David Wilcox: “Heart Shaped Medallion” from the CD, “Home Again” Tommy Emmanuel: “Since We Met” from the CD, “Only” Pierce Pettis: “You Are Family” from the CD, “Chase the Bufallo” Political Ad Music: Ron Bobbitt, Piano Compositions Dixie Chicks: “The Long Way” from the CD, “Taking the Long Away Around” Indigo Girls: “Free […]