A major US newspaper has called Christopher Parkening the leading guitar virtuoso of our day, combining profound musical insight with complete technical mastery of his instrument. There was a time, however, when Parkening gave up playing the guitar professionally. At the height of his career as a classical guitarist, he retired at age 30, bought a ranch in Montana, and spent his days fly-fishing. But early retirement did not bring him the satisfaction he had hoped for.
Then during a visit to California, he was invited to a church where he heard a clear presentation of the gospel. Of this he wrote: That night I lay awake, broken over my sins. . . . I had lived very selfishly and it had not made me happy. . . . It was then that I asked Jesus Christ to come into my life, to be my Lord and Savior. For the first time, I remember telling Him, Whatever You want me to do with my life, Lord, Ill do it.
One of Parkenings favorite verses is 1 Corinthians 10:31, Therefore, . . . whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. He has taken up the guitar again, but this time with the motivation to glorify God.
Each of us has been given gifts; and when we use them for Gods glory, they bring satisfaction and joy.
Thank you!
From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops
Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.
Good evening, Mayor...((HUGS))...hope your day has gone well and your snow is melting. Thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.