Faith Without Machine Guns is Dead

I was privileged to go to a sneak preview of the film, Machine Gun Preacher, which opens here in Seattle tomorrow. I knew some of the story–a violent drug dealer finds Jesus and becomes a champion for children in Sudan, building orphanages and killing people along the way. But I was unprepared for the powerContinue reading “Faith Without Machine Guns is Dead”

The Most Important Thing

I have a lot of stuff to do. I have posters to create, marketing campaigns to develop.  I have worship music to choose, videos to create, lessons to plan and volunteers to encourage.  I have a host of people and kids and families who count on me.  I have a lot of stuff to do.Continue reading “The Most Important Thing”

A Few More Favorite Film Scores (In No Particular Order)

My last post on film scores was quite enjoyable, and the responses were very interesting.  Some people sure feel passionate about their movie music (including me)! I have such a love for film scores that I’ve decided to make it an ongoing series, with favorites discussed and presented.  All the scores I’ll present here willContinue reading “A Few More Favorite Film Scores (In No Particular Order)”

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

It’s one of the greatest themed coasters ever, and I’ve ridden it at least 300 times. I can tell you exactly when the goat will “baa-aa-aah” at you from the top of the hill, how to sit in the back car and keep that lap bar from making you sit too tight. I can alsoContinue reading “Big Thunder Mountain Railroad”