Finding my Way Home
The story of Hansel and Gretel spooked me as a child. Imagine being abandoned deep in a forest by your parents, being captured by a cannibalistic witch, having to escape her clutches by killing her, then having to find your way out of the dense woods. But young Hansel was clever. He overheard his parents’…
King of the Air Guitar, pt 2
Being an air guitarist naturally had its benefits. Flawless playing. Adoration. Immediate success. But all that came with a price. I could master any song as quickly as I desired – strumming patterns, chord progressions, and lead parts flowing seamlessly together. Yet, when I actually picked up my instrument my fingers couldn’t live up to…
King of the Air Guitar, pt 1
Before I ever took my first guitar lesson, I was a virtuoso. From the assembly stage, I wowed the kids at my junior high, winning the hearts of the girls and the admiration of the boys. To hone my craft, I hammered the air with my fingers everyday as I listened to my favorite tracks…
Looking for Trouble
I wept at the arrival of each of our three children. Not tears of pain or heartache but of abundant joy. My heart felt no hint of trouble as I held them in my arms. That must have been true for Mary and Joseph, as well. Even if they were surrounded by rumors of scandal…
Jesus in the Bullpen
In the summer of 1992, I finally got my “shot” in one of the last baseball games I ever played. Our team held a marginal lead entering the final inning. As the “home” team our opponents got the final at-bat. But our pitcher was tired and unable to finish the game. Though rarely called upon…
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