I hummed it while I stood and sweated in the sun myself today. It is a song about a man and his faithful mule, Dan, who wander through the desert day after day, looking for nothing more than the next drink of water. Full of warnings of false hope (mirages) and prayers to God ab...
To know that the sadly neglected and useless instrument is once again in it’s full glory, bringing forth beautiful music and inspiring the elation that comes unbidden from hearing the sweet melodies and beautiful chords, is nothing short of exhilarating. If I wasn’t sure that I would severel...
He wasn’t the best guitar player to sit on that stool. Some incredibly difficult and flashy pieces have been played by other musicians there. Still, he was certainly competent. And, he was happy. He smiled the whole time he sat there, fingering the chords and lead lines to the songs, ...
“The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!'” (Matthew 25:23~NLT) © Paul Phillips. He’s Taken Leave. 2012. All Rights Reserved. Ca...