Currently Listening Mockingbird By Derek Webb see related

When I first started blogging, I was taking care of my father and used it as a type of therapy. It was quite therapeutic. I typed my thoughts and thought it was only for me, but found that I did have an audience.

I enjoy writing and one of my favorite authors is Donald Miller. If I could write, I would want to write like ole D.M. I got the opportunity to hear him in person and was quite amazed at the way he weaves a story. As I sat and listened to him, I was wondered to myself, at the beginning, where in the world he was going but by the end of his "tale", it made perfect sense. I have entertained writing and I know the best way to learn to do anything is to get around those who are doing it well. Watch out Donald (as if he is reading this) I may show up on your doorstep.

Another person who I think is a master at weaving a musical tale is Derek Webb. He used to be the lead singer for Caedmon's Call. I got turned on to his music about four months ago and, I have to admit that I was not to interested at first because I was not ready for more Caedmon's Call (even though I am a fan of their music), but what I found was amazing. He was saying things in music that Donald Miller was talking about in his books.

I would like to encourage any of you who have never read a Donald Miller book or listened to a Derek Webb album to do so. At times they are shockingly honest about the church and always accurate about our relationship with our Savior.

I know that it is a dangerous thing to set anyone up as a hero and I know that Donald and Derek would not embrace the "hero" moniker and maybe the title "hero" is a little too much, but, unless they become heretics, I will buy anything they put out.

Warning: you must read and listen with an open heart because the truth not only hurts; it also hits close to home.