Monthly Archives: April 2011

Thoughts by the River

I got the chance to enjoy a nice quiet moment while Betsy gave the trips a bath. I was out listening to the evening sounds when the songs of birds give over to the chirps of frogs. When the sun’s last light fades from the blue and takes with it her color. I began to share thoughts with my Creator by the river Grand.

I will always be impressed with those who strive to be more than they are, more than what their circumstances would permit, more than what life in this world tries to make of them. This evening, my hat went off to all those who struggle. My heart went out to brothers of mine who face issues in common yet daily take up their cross in pursuit of becoming more. Then it went out to all who face weaknesses of all kinds in their own character, in their own mind, heart, and body.

To the faithful and unbeliever, God bless you. May your striving produce fruit to give you strength for your journey. In your steps, one after another, you follow the One who paved this way whether you know Him or not. May His grace invite you to lay down that which you cannot change by yourself, may His strength encourage you to walk in higher steps than in an endless cycle of failure and regret, and may His love surround you with the confidence that He will bring you through.

Again God bless you, and Christ be with you, may His Spirit guide you in a direction that leads beyond this life from all that entangles. And in the words of Bono, “walk on”.

Peace,
Brian

Concert at South Lansing Christian Church

It was a great time tonight with all those who came out to hear us. It especially was an honor because I knew most of the people there. Thank you all so much. I was going to claim the right to take a bathroom break at any time during the show but I held together pretty well so it was a good night. 🙂 Plus you guys were so much fun, this concert has ranked as one of the best ones we’ve done.

Wally Lowman, the worship guy at SLCC was an incredible help. He did our sound and made us sound great. Thanks man, you rock. Frank, SLCC’s senior minister, was there too which was cool. Most of the time, the church leaders take the night off when I come in, but not Frank. He was there trading stories of Rich Mullins and other memories. Lots of fun, plus he drove the bus which brought in the GLCC students. Thanks Frank.

Thanks to Megan Kidd who ran the merch table. She did a great job and the T-shirts she made were very fun.

And thanks to Susie Finkbeiner, she came and represented Better Way Imports- a company devoted to helping those freed from sex slavery. She gave an encouraging message of how we can get involved to change what is going on around the world to free those enslaved in such a demoralizing practice.

Thanks again to everyone who came out, you made it a blessing to us. God be with you.

Brian