Camp Happyland

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 …

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 …