James Baldwin described his first novel, Go Tell It On the Mountain, as “the book I had to write if I was ever going to write anything else.” That sentiment deeply resonates with me. It’s been a long time since I last posted a blog article. Reflecting on why I let…
After a yearlong association with the Hartford Jazz Orchestra – composing, arranging and performing – leaving was a tough decision, fraught with mixed emotions.
On this third Sunday of Advent, part of me misses the routine of attending Sunday morning services, seeing familiar faces, and engaging in corporate worship. Another part of me is adamant about separating myself from my evangelical past. I have a host of reasons, but a common thread is evangelicalism’s…
Wonderful news! At last night’s 42nd Covenant Awards, sponsored by GMA Canada, I was honored as “Jazz Artist of the Year.” The event was live-streamed from Trinity Western University in British Columbia. I owe a debt of gratitude to my wonderful musical collaborators, Karly Epp, Karl Kohut, Dave Smith, Kris Allen,…
“Unity” is currently my least favorite word in the Christian lexicon. The phrase “keep unity among believers” is used as a silencer whenever something oppositional is spoken that’s deemed “too political” or requires uncomfortable introspection. I’ve grown tired of Christians quoting Ephesians 4:3 to shut down debate, midrash and justified…