Music In The Midst Of Nature

The photo below came to me from my uncle Lou. There were many in the folder, and as I view them my goal is to let the photos speak to and through me. This one just brought music to mind; bass-thumping, guitar screaming, cymbal-crashing, mind-numbing metal, music. Work on the newest release on CD has been in process since last October, about the same time that I began using a 'puter. One of the singles was burned on December 12, 2004. It will be released again toward the end of Kingdom Tide. I average about 3-4 new songs per month, and most of them end up on tape where I let people listen and give me their input. I don't really keep track of the many diverse opinions I get, other than if it's worth sharing with the world or not. Some music by design is not really worth sharing other than with a few select individuals of a like mind. I guess the proper terminology would be "Not Commercial." I try not to write for the commercial market anymore. My guess is that I left that arena in the late seventies, although I didn't know I was leaving at the time. The music is faith based and ecumenically written to promote the Kingdom of Christ on earth. An evangelist at heart I use the music as another tool for reaching people. My next guess would be that this is what I am doing on your screen right now. The tracks are ready, the studio awaits a Monday evening call, and the equipment is the very best that God could provide for me(so are the people that I'll be working with, and I don't say that just because they might wander in and read this. I love you guys, really!). So I pray about the various endeavors and try to do what I believe God would have me do. Have you ever considered that this is what each one of us does with life? "We do the best we can with what we have to work with." If you aren't sure about that, attend a Special Olympics track meet. An event like that can give a person a whole new perspective on just how much we have been blessed. Like this blog place, for instance, "What a blessing!" I can share my love for the Lord in pictures, music, stories, and verse. Interestingly enough, I have found some really good friends out here in the world of "blogging" and look forward to finding more. In Christ's Love, Preacher.

Thunderstorm On The Texas Plains 

WE Choose Which Wins! 

Two Wolves

One evening before the great fire in the center of camp a warrior turned grandfather sat
with his young grandson by his side. He spoke in a voice filled by many moons of life and
wisdom. "My son," he began, "there is a great battle that goes on inside of all men. It is
called the struggle of the two wolves that live in each of us."

"One is evil.....it is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt,
resentment, inferiority, false pride, lies and ego."

"What is the other grandfather?" the young boy asked.

"The other is good.....it is joy, peace. love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence,
truth, empathy, generosity, compassion, and faith."

The grandson thought for a moment and asked, "Which of the wolves wins this great
battle grandpa?"

The grandfather paused for a moment, putting his arm around the young boy and replied,
"The one we feed, my son."
Paraphrased By Preacher - Many Blessings To Your Wolf

In The Beginning!

My good friend John is on a personal sojourn through the annals of time and recorded history that provide him with insights concerning the origins of "Biblical Truths." Thus far his journey has taken him all over the globe. We have the opportunity in our technologically developed world to obtain more knowledge(printable)in an hour than one could have accumulated in a year at the turn of the 19th century. What does this do for us? Well, it can create a lot of confusion simply because THERE IS SO MUCH OUT HERE. I do not presume to have all the answers, but I've got a good handle on some of them. Considering the task I have begun with this blog, I would very much like to continue challenging my own abilities by extending an invitation to the reader. My alternate E-Mail is: prchth@yahoo.com; (Please place, "I Want To Know" in your subject line) Should you have questions and are actively seeking answers, also, let me know! Only God knows what can be accomplished through faith. In Christ's Love, Preacher.

Genesis An Impression 

Life's Circles Revisited

Kyra is my 4 year old grandaughter, but she is so much more. She is really a sweet little girl who talks to me as no child ever has. I guess when mine were growing up I didn't take enough time to listen. Even when the eldest grand(now 15)was this age I didn't have the time available that I do now. Kyra and I are buddies, sometimes co-conspirators in a plot to devour all of the world's cookies in a single night. We bake together, and snack together. We laugh and play and do some really silly things. We enjoy the same type of movies and especially cartoons, and we read books together. She went for her first mortorcycle ride this past fall. We had to wait until her feet would reach to sit up and her head fit the helmet. If nobody else is around we have chocolate chip cookies and a glass of milk for breakfast with a banana for desert. I guess one could say my heart has been taken by her beautiful smile and the wonderful ways God has blessed her life. I was told a short time ago by a fairly new parent that we really only have about eighteen summers with a child. I pray it is more, but logical thinking tells me it can't be. Like my own sons and daughters these grands(9 now)must all grow up and move on to their own lives in the world. So, I shall take what time I can get with her and cherish every moment of her summers, and the rest of the seasons. When the first grand came around I was in shock for about three days. I wondered, "Do I get a cane, or cut my hair? What does a grandparent do?" Now I know. One of the sweetest sounds I have ever heard comes from my flesh and blood grands, "Papa, I love you." What else can I say? In Christ's Love, Preacher.