Back in the 1980s, chasing U2’s spark led me to Clannad, whose music wove Ireland’s ancient roots into something fresh. Their duet with Bono, “In a Lifetime,” caught me in a spell, Moya Brennan’s voice like a breeze carrying secrets from another world. Without knowing a word of Irish Gaelic, I was enchanted, drawn intoContinueContinue reading “An Ordinary Love, Lifted into Song”
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A Song That Surprised Me
I first heard “I Know A Name” at home while running through the worship setlist for an upcoming Sunday service. Up until then I mostly stuck to the old hymns — with the occasional early-2000s worship anthem thrown in. But recently, some newer songs have started sticking with me… This song, a collaboration between ElevationContinueContinue reading “A Song That Surprised Me”
Duct Tape, Dumb Luck & Other Adventures
| Guest post by Jubal Blue | First off, thanks for letting me borrow the page for a bit. Writing something like this was one of those “someday” things—right up there with patching the shed roof or unsticking the screen door. But I was bored, so I figured, why not? Turns out I’ve got aContinueContinue reading “Duct Tape, Dumb Luck & Other Adventures”
Still Available: One Pastor’s Ongoing ‘Yes’ to God
A cross in the night. A call he didn’t expect. A heart that keeps answering, “I’m Yours.” This is the story of one ordinary man, a faithful Savior, and a lifetime of quiet surrender. The Life Behind the Ongoing ‘Yes’ I recently spent some time with Jerry Masters, a new-found friend and faithful minister ofContinueContinue reading “Still Available: One Pastor’s Ongoing ‘Yes’ to God”
Wilderado’s “Bad Luck”: A Portrait of Restlessness
I’m not entirely sure whose voice speaks through Wilderado’s “Bad Luck,” but it sketches a character I found hard to ignore. I wrote this lyrical breakdown to explore that. I’ve followed the band since 2018 when I first heard “You Don’t Love Me” on their Favors EP. That track stood out for its honest portrayal of aContinueContinue reading “Wilderado’s “Bad Luck”: A Portrait of Restlessness”
Veni. Vidi. Scripsi. 