Before a runner runs, they do some stretching to prepare their body to run and endure the race. Before a musician even practices, they first take the time to thoroughly tune and do some warming up before launching into the music. Such is significant preparation before moving forward and true with many other … [Read more...] about PREPARED!
Music
JOINING THE CHORUS!
I love music. I love to play, and I love to sing. I also love to listen. Most of the time there seems to be a song or music going through my mind. There are times when the words of a hymn will seem to well up from deep within me. Such can be powerful. It can be so moving. Sometimes when listening I even feel moved to … [Read more...] about JOINING THE CHORUS!
No More Pencils… No More Books…
[Originally Written April 2002] Can you believe it? Another school year coming to a close and another fun-filled summer on the horizon. I remember when I was in school how exciting it was to get the summer off. As a teen, I looked forward to sleeping late, taking it easy, working to make some spending money, hangin’ with my friends, playing ball, and other fun … [Read more...] about No More Pencils… No More Books…
What Are You Listening To?
Who here likes to listen to music? I love listening to music. It has a great beat. It helps me get through things faster. It fills the quietness of being home when nothing else is going on. However, music is not just about the beat or rhythm. Music also includes songs with words. Do we just listen to the music because it has a cool beat or rhythm, or do we actually listen to … [Read more...] about What Are You Listening To?
