It’s nice having this kind of authority and brilliant perception of the music business, I tell ya…
The time I spilt the communion wine…
Of course, it was grape juice and the cup was a tiny little plastic thing slightly larger than a thimble.
The January issue is still being worked on on the 7th?
How crazy is that? Yeah, well, going monthly has blitzed my time management skills, to be sure. About to post online, though.
So, I’m interviewing Michael Sweet…
I wonder if God has me transitioning from magazine publishing to books? I don’t know, but I’m trying to stay busy.
Why I’m into rock journalism
I should’ve told this to Joe Perry when I met him and Tom Hamilton at Hamley’s toy store in London.
A conversation between Joseph & Nicodemus
Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus, which he buried with Nicodemus. With the aid of a time machine, I’m reporting what their conversation was like.
The crucible for silver, the furnace for gold…
…but a man is tested by the praise accorded him. (Proverbs 27:21)
I read some interesting things in the Bible lately.
Jesus really did wash Judas’ feet.
What I saw at Cornerstone 2011…
Thoughts and pictures by Doug Van Pelt. Another proper Cornerstone Festival review will post and print soon.
Another milestone
I briefly explained to him what the plot was. In a few minutes he was at my table, telling me he wanted to buy a copy. He pulled out some cash and bought one. I take that as a good sign (explaining the plot and getting someone to buy it on the spot). I think I might be on to something. I hope so.




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