Having come through eight weeks of writing about Enjoying the Moment initiated by my love for music, I began reflecting back to this writing from April 2017.  The essence of David's words in this most loved Psalm captures the heart of finding joy, pleasure, and satisfaction in the moment because of his trust in his … Continue reading A Musician’s 23rd Psalm: The Reprise →

I am in the process of teaching my son to drive.  The first time we were out of a parking lot and out on the road I believe I held the steering wheel as much as from the passenger seat as he did from the driver’s seat for a short fifteen-minute trip.  Next time we … Continue reading Letting Go to Enjoy the Moment →

Distractions keep us from being present and enjoying the moments we live. For the churchboy, the greatest distraction is attempting to live up to a set of expectations. An expectation is a belief or anticipation of how someone should or will respond. Churchboys have many expectations they chase after: their own expectations, expectations of God, … Continue reading The Distraction of Expectations →

Enjoying the moment is a personal choice a person makes to be present in what they are currently experiencing and to give that specific point in time their full self. It’s a decision to open oneself up to be vulnerable and a realization the moment may or may not go as we desire. How I … Continue reading Distractions: Why We Don’t Enjoy the Moment →

As I sit here on the couch working on the next post in the Enjoy The Moment series, What About The Love? from Amy Grant's 1988 Lead Me On begins to stream on Pandora.   The song gave me pause and brought to the forefront once again the issues we are facing today concerning religion and self-righteousness … Continue reading Churchboy Soundtrack: What About The Love? →

An unexpected adventure found on a long night’s journey to observe the super moon although the intended destination was never reached, the unforgettable sensation of chills running down my arms when voices unite bringing the musical arrangements of my first Easter cantata to life, losing track of time when my newborn son opened his eyes … Continue reading What it Means to Enjoy the Moment →

It’s that time of year again.  This coming Monday my son begins his fourth and final year of band camp for his upcoming senior year of high school.  When he began his high school marching band career four years ago, I did not realize it would rekindle the love of halftime shows and band festivals … Continue reading Enjoy the Moment →

One weekend, late March of this year, we awoke to a house twelve degrees colder than the preferred temperature of our home. With assistance diagnosing the issue from a friend, we determined it was very likely time to shell out the funds to replace the furnace. While the timing of the news was unexpected, the … Continue reading When Comfort is Lost →

My thoughts going into Easter this past weekend were a mixed bag of criticism, questions, and self-analyzation.  Although this wasn't the first year we have not actively participated in any church based Easter activities, ghosts of special sermons, carefully selected worship songs, newly purchased clothes, and orders of service timed to the minute haunted my … Continue reading Bundle of Inconsistencies →

Two of the most common questions asked when others learn you've made the conscious decision to live the Christian life outside the walls and confines of a traditional church building are "Who do you fellowship with?" or "Where do you find community?"  The problem is the questions themselves are indicative of how conditioned we've become … Continue reading Fellowship & Community →