Sunday Night Thoughts..

Seeing Joel the other day

left me with little desire to do a blog with not much to say.
Some things in life seem to take your breath away...

Still, life has to go on, we have to hang in there.

Today we watched a presentation in church for Christmas, something called "Letters at Christmas". It was put together by Steve and Sue Case a couple of years ago.
The first time it was presented, I couldn't really watch it. I had a part in the middle that had me back stage for the whole thing. So, today was the first time I really saw the play.
Nice. Really nice. Sue wrote most of the words, Steve put the music together, including a song about his family that moved a very tough guy to tears, and a profound change in his family relations.
What an amazing gift some people are blessed with, ya know? I've already admited my love for the work that the Cases have done in the past. . Their son Mike played bass in the band today, and daughter Abby was up on stage, acting. What a family! This was just one more example of how just a few folks can do God's work and genuinely touch souls, and change lives.

My daughter Jessica also has that ability. When we worked together, side by side leading worship, I never knew what she was going to say. But, I let her do most of the talking, because she has a real gift for it. Touching hearts herself. Using her life as a springboard to bring folks closer to the Lord.
And when she sang...man...
I used to like to say that her voice was like a crystal clear brook, running through my heart. Really. You have to hear her...One day I plan to put a CD together with her on it, then you'll see....duets with her were heaven on earth....

All these talented people, right here in our midst. So much beauty, gentle majesty, waves lapping over the most desolate shores of my mind, my heart.
Thank you, Lord, for letting us be close to these folks, who are so close to you.
May I always do my best to try to follow their sweet example...

YOU GET THE POINT!!