Monthly Archives: March 2012

You Gotta Love It

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

17 talented cast members 6 dedicated crew members 30+ rehearsals (plus tech and construction time) 10,000 total man hours (give or take a few) 25 tickets sold for opening night. [sigh] The show must go on. And did. And, it … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day John 11

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

Then Jesus wept. John 11:35 (NLT) I’m struck by the range of emotions Jesus experienced in today’s chapter. Confidence, frustration, compassion, anger, trouble, sorrow, and earnestness to list those top of mind. Jesus was clearly not afraid of His emotions. … Continue reading →

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A Great Man in Need

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Andy Bales was my youth pastor when I was in high school. His impact on my life was immeasurable. More than that, he has quietly “walked the talk” better than any living human being I’ve ever known. I pass this … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day John 10

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:10 (NLT) The further I get in the journey, the more keenly aware I am of both life … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day John 9

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Then Jesus told him, “I entered this world to render judgment—to give sight to the blind and to show those who think they see that they are blind.” John 9:39 (NLT) Wendy and I love Shakespeare, and we love to see Shakespeare … Continue reading →

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Gettin’ My Gangster On

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

This weekend I’ll be playing Lawrence “Guts” Regan and Wendy will be playing Roberta Van Rensselaer (a.k.a Ruby O’Toole)  in Union Street Players production of Ayn Rand’s “Night of January 16th.” Experience the sensational courtroom trial as a jury of … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day John 8

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 (NLT) A few weeks ago, Wendy … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day John 7

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

“Look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly.” John 7:24 (NLT) One of the things Wendy and I have learned about acting over the years is that we enjoy the character work as much as we do the actual … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day John 6

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.” John 6:29 (NLT) On what would I stake my life? Language can be a messy thing and there are times when the … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day John 5

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

When Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time, he asked him, “Would you like to get well?” John 5:6 (NLT) It seems like such a silly question to ask a paralytic sitting by a pool that, … Continue reading →

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