Monthly Archives: November 2025

Spiritual Pain and Solution (Psalm 84:2)

“My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” – Psalm 84:2 We are a needy bundle of desires beyond ourselves. Only when we get beyond ourselves … Continue reading

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I’m 46 (or Something Like That (I’ve lost count))

I turned 46 in the most festive way by blowing out candles jammed into a pumpkin pie — the official cake of November. Brittany easily found all the birthday candles in our cupboard and lit a fire hot enough to … Continue reading

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My Conducting Mentor

I’ve always been fascinated by conducting. Shaping the sound of a choir and orchestra through non-verbal hand waving is an odd thing for a talker like me. Watching the great ones — Sir Simon Rattle, Gustavo Dudamel, the great Leonard … Continue reading

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