Prayerful Improvisations Podcast

Even when we are alone and isolated from one another, oddly enough it can still get quite “noisy”. I hope this week’s improvisation helps you make room for a quiet moment…

This month’s “throwback” features my entire Spirit Suite from my very first solo instrumental album Glimpses of the Spirit. This set of nine piano pieces is based on a text that appears in the New Testament and speaks to the very nature and qualities of a true and right spirit within us. These characteristics are a good foundation for anyone to aspire to, and with God’s Spirit these “fruit” can be wonderful blessings in our lives—both to give and receive.

Giving thanks this week for moms all around the world who care for us, teach us, protect us, and love us no matter what.

This month’s hymns celebrate the gift of new life and the abundance of God’s faithfulness and grace. Enjoy and find hope in these enduring melodies…

“Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” The Gospel of Matthew records Jesus saying this, and now over 2000 years later these words have just as much impact (if not more) as when he first spoke these words. I pray that through all the adversity you may be facing, you will find a way to focus your attention on positive and hopeful things so as not to worry about tomorrow.

Heroes come in many forms. This week’s podcast gives thanks to and honors the medical and safety workers who are committed to serving “on the front lines” during the Covid-19 pandemic. We are truly grateful for your service and strength within.

In times of crisis our minds can easily wander to unhealthy places. Help us, Lord, to focus on “what is good” in times of distress. Help us, Lord, to focus on loving others when we are caught up in our own heads. Help us, Lord, to focus . . . on You.

May you find comfort in this month’s hymn improvisations…

Another extended podcast this week including improvisations recorded from previous podcasts, to help create a “sacred space” of peace, stillness, quiet and rest . . . and remind you of God’s unfailing love in all times, in all places, for all people.

I am making the music from my entire album Notes of Comfort: Hope available for free. It will appear on various platforms, including this week's podcast. At some point during 2019, an idea was planted in my head where I could see people from all over using music to help with anxiety, depression, physical ailments, coping with chronic pain or terminal illness, and even comforting those crossing the threshold into the arms of the Lord. Not just my music, but any music with a purpose . . . the purpose to heal mind, body and spirit while gently shining a light on the Way, Truth and Life. This has always been a goal of mine, but today with all that's going on in the world this vision seems more needed than ever before. So please share this link - www.notesofcomfort.com - with anyone you feel may have need for some "notes of comfort", and I pray you stay well and filled with hope.