Some of my fondest childhood memories are the times I spent with my Auntie Sheila learning to sing, play the piano, and the life lessons that come from the arts and music. With a few exceptions, I enjoy nearly every genre of music. Always have. Rap, Latin vibe, Folk, EDM, African rhythms, classic rock, orContinue reading “Let the music play”
Category Archives: Culture
Dare to dream
The past 18 months have challenged our world collectively more than anything else has in my lifetime. Death and disease, hate and division, hopelessness and depression all have plagued our human experience this last season of life. None of us are exempt. In many ways we are still in the middle of this war, hunkeredContinue reading “Dare to dream”
Walls or Windows
Spring Break 1992, at 16 years old I had the opportunity to travel to Mexico with a high school youth group. None of us really knew what to expect from the trip other than people telling us it was going to change our lives. On day 1 of travel, the big yellow school bus pulledContinue reading “Walls or Windows”
What’s your story?
I have issues. Emotional scars from a lifetime of trying to feel my way through this crazy world. At times I can be paralyzed by fear that tells me I’m not enough or I won’t be accepted as I am. I struggle with childhood memories that tell me I’m loved as long as I lookContinue reading “What’s your story?”
Neighbors and Enemies
What triggers in your mind when you hear the words neighbor and enemy? Maybe you picture an epic battle between Mr. Rogers vs. Isis. You might think about a conservative evangelical vs. progressive liberal, or BLM vs. Proud Boys. Over the past 18 months, the nations of the world have seen exponential division in nearlyContinue reading “Neighbors and Enemies”
One Love One Voice 