Theological Musings

his blog is not geared toward personal updates, but every once in a while I like to bring my readers up to speed on what’s happening.  I value the relationships that I’ve built with some of my readers here, and so I want to do more than just talk about theology, ecclesiology, church signs, etc.

First, an update on the music front.  As many of you know, I’ve been a recording artist for several years now.  To date, I have released three CDs of intimate piano interpretations of hymns and worship songs (one of those CDs was specifically centered around Christmas music).

The first two CDs that I did were actually released by a small record label in Texas.  For the last several years, I have only had access to those CDs through that label.

This summer, however, God has opened up the door for me to purchase the rights to those first two CDs so that I can duplicate and distribute them independently.

I can’t tell you how excited I am about this!  It has been so fun to watch God provide the funds to do this.  And if all goes the way it seems to be going at this point, within about a month, I will be able to re-release those first two projects and make them available.  Additionally, there is a fourth CD in the works which hopefully will also be available this fall.

One of the other exciting developments in this regard is that all of these CDs will be able to be purchased as digital downloads for those who prefer that method of receiving the music.

Stay tuned to this blog in the next month or so for a special offer to Theological Musings readers!

Another update is sort of related to music, but involves my “day job”.  For the last couple of years, I’ve been working as an accompanist at Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music and as the music director at Blowing Rock Stage Company.

Balancing these two jobs is sometimes a bit tricky.  For the most part, the University takes up Sept-April and the Stage Company has been a summer gig.  However, recently, the Stage Company has been expanding their season into the fall, making it more challenging to balance the two responsibilities.

I’ve recently found out about an opportunity at a theater in Abingdon, VA for a full-time resident music director.  In many ways, this job would be a great improvement for me.  And so far, it appears that God may be opening those doors.

We won’t know for several more weeks at least, but we are praying that God will make the direction very clear for us.  Should I get that job, it will begin in January, and would necessitate an eventual move for us to that area (it’s about 90 minutes from here).

Please pray with us that we will know beyond a shadow of a doubt the right direction in this area.  I will keep you all posted about that as well.

Finally, as I’ve mentioned in previous posts, Christy and I have been going through the process of getting licensed for foster/adoptive care.  We have completed all of our responsibilities in that area and are now just waiting on the final approval on our license.

Ironically, the potential move has thrown a bit of a wrinkle into that, and we don’t know how much we will have to duplicate in that process in a different county and state (should we end up moving).  But we are willing to do whatever is needed.

If you are interested in following this journey with us, we have started a new blog devoted to this journey.  With apologies to David Rogers at Love Each Stone, we have named the blog Love Each Child.

So, that’s a brief update on the goings on behind the scenes here at Theological Musings.

Until next time,

steve