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Tag Archives: Music
A Welcome Break from Risk Assessment
After two straight days of writing about risks, I’m grateful for a question that allows a little more room to breathe — and maybe a better conversation too. Continue reading
Posted in Daily Prompt, Random
Tagged Bourbon, conversation, culture, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1920, everyday life, faith, history, humor, Music, reflection, writing
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Quick Thought – Wednesday, April 22, 2026: When What’s Missing Isn’t the End
A childhood accident took most of Phil Keaggy’s middle finger on his right hand. It did not take away what God could still do through him. Continue reading
Hidden Talents (Including One That May Be Slightly Questionable)
Some skills show up immediately. Others stay hidden until life gives them a reason to appear—and sometimes they’re stranger than expected. Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1887, From the Capns Pen, hidden talents, life skills, Music, Personal Reflection, teaching, writing
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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 29, 2026: God Is Worthy of Our Praise
Read Psalm 47 Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy! Job 32:4 Reflect When I was a teenager, I one day discovered that there were people who actually spent all of their time making … Continue reading
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Tagged Afters, bible study, Chris Tomlin, devotion, Glad, Keith Green, Michael W. Smith, Music, Newsboys, Petra, praise, Quick Thought, reflection, Steven Curtis Chapman, Tenth Avenue North, worship
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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Sunday, December 21, 2025
4 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Away in a Manger,” by Nat King Cole Christmas Album: “White Christmas,” by Bing Crosby Christmas DVD: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Netflix Movie: “Best. Christmas. Ever.” Amazon Prime Movie: “Arthur Christmas” Disney+ Movie: “The Muppet … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Movies, Sports, TV
Tagged ABC, Advent, AMC, Bethlehem, Bing Crosby, Charlie Brown, Christmas, Christmas Carol, Christmas TV Listings, Christmas TV Shows, Commercial, Eggnog, ESPN, football, FreeForm, Hallmark, Manger, Music, Nat King Cole, NBC, NFL, Polar Express, Santa Claus, Scrooge, TV, TV Listings, vacation
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Finding My Voice on Stage
Absolutely—yes to both! In fact, performing has been a thread running through my life for as long as I can remember. My mom was a lifelong performer, practically born on stage, and she definitely passed that love along to me. … Continue reading
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Tagged acting, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2150, drama, legacy, Music, performance, sing, speak, speech, stage
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Quick Thought – Monday, November 17, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Salvation Is the Greatest Goal
This is the 22nd of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Ephesians 2:1-10 For by grace you have been … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, bible study, Christian Retreat, Conference, devotion, faith, gift, Judy Brassell, Judy Fulton, Keith Green, Mom, mother, Music, Quick Thought, salvation, worship
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Quick Thought – Friday, November 14, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Live a Life of Worship
This is the 19th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Psalm 150 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!Praise … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, bible study, Blind Faith, conflict, devotion, Eric Clapton, Fort Pierce, Judy Brassell, Judy Fulton, Mom, mother, Music, praise, Quick Thought, Sarasota, worship
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Quick Thought – Friday, October 31, 2025– Lessons From Mom: Teach Your Children Well
This is the fifth of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Proverbs 22:1-16 Train up a child in the … Continue reading
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Tagged ability, Bible, bible study, devotion, Judy Brassell, Judy Fulton, Mom, mother, Music, quality, Quick Thought, teach, teacher, train, worship
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Quick Thought – Saturday, October 18, 2025: Every Calling is Unique
Read Psalm 66 Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul.Psalm 66:16 Reflect Everyone who follows the Lord has an original story to tell about what led them to His … Continue reading