CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO THE AUDIO In 1973, my classmate Stan and I had been appointed to music therapy internships at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Washington DC, a government-run psychiatric hospital for treating a wide range of patients, including those who were mentally deficient, mentally disturbed, deaf and blind, and those struggling with drug …
Author Archives: Bill Hutzel
Take Me Deeper
CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN WITH AUDIO As far back as I can remember, I loved walking on the beach in Bay Head, New Jersey, in the early morning when the sun rises in the east. Listening to the waves roll in and the simple joy of looking for sea glass have always been cherished pastimes …
INTO THE STORM
CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN WITH AUDIO The day before Storm Sandy, the second most destructive natural disaster in US history after Hurricane Katrina, I was busy securing all outdoor furniture, loose fixtures, and anything else that could potentially fly and cause damage by hurricane force. The storm was not just a meteorological event but a …
Someone else’s faith and a mustard seed
CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN WITH AUDIO It was the early 70s. The Beatles, public demonstrations and disorder, gas shortage lines1, and the Vietnam War were in full swing. It was the “sign of the times.” It was the dawning of the Age of Aquarius and long beautiful hair. In 1971, the Jesus Revolution was Time magazine’s …
Journeying Through Doubt: Trusting God’s Guidance When the GPS Fails
Have you ever desired to hear God but found yourself unable to do so? This is not an uncommon problem for the average Christian. Not hearing God’s voice, however, was never intended by God. Learning to discern and hear His voice is invaluable. I came to realize this during a …