It’s 2005, and I’m a nervous high school senior with a serious crush on the prettiest girl at school. Likelihood of feelings being reciprocated are hanging somewhere between not likely and absolutely not. Try as I may to focus on other things, to be mature and not let this silly […]
“The Mr. Mom Chronicles Begin” by John DiBiase
Yes, it’s true. It’s been quite some time since I last reflected on what many believe to be “The Joys of Parenting.” Since I’ve last written, I’ve struggled with adopting the idea that the phrase “The Joys of Parenting” is either a big inside joke, or something that a poor […]
“Out with the old, in with a New Year” by John DiBiase
I like the New Year holiday. I think it does has something to do with the fact that I happen to like shiny new things, but I also love the idea of a clean slate. A new year… a new month… a new date. January always feels fresh even though, […]
“Make the Most of Your Time” by J.M. Farro
I don’t always manage my time wisely, and even when I do, there are times when I can’t help but run late for things. Fortunately, the Lord taught me that because He is the great Redeemer, I can ask Him to “redeem” the time, so that I can be more […]
“A Christmas Not Soon Forgotten…” by Michael Weaver
I should have known this Christmas was going to be a trying one about a week before Christmas Day. My wife, Kelli, woke up sick on Tuesday morning and called in to work. After things did not get better, she went to the doctor. Merry Christmas, you have the flu! […]
We Recommend: Fair, “Disappearing World”
As another year of music draws to a close this week, it seems appropriate to look back over 2010’s catalog of releases to highlight some of the standout albums of the year. Producer extraordinaire Aaron Sprinkle finally released his band Fair‘s sophomore album, entitled Disappearing World on Tooth & Nail Records in February. Melodlic, thoughtful, […]
Top Indie Albums of 2010
If you’re an avid reader of Jesusfreakhideout.com and all it has to offer, then you know we have two different classifications for the artists we cover: major label artists and independent artists. For a little over a year, I’ve been the main “writing guy” for the indie section (aka, the […]
“Don’t Fail to Ask” by J.M. Farro
When my son, Joseph, and his wife, Miriam, visited us from California recently, he sent a text message to my cell phone saying that they were running late, and that they were probably going to miss their flight. That would mean that they would miss their connection in Chicago, too, […]
“The Gift Of Peace” by Charles F. Stanley
Christmas sometimes passes like a red, green, and gold blur of lights, wrapping paper, and familiar carols. Bombarded by relatives, gifts, events, and special programs, there are times this blessed season hits as hard and fast as a Texas tornado. It commences whether we are prepared or not. And instead […]
We Recommend: Ayiesha Woods, “Christmas Like This”
Christmastime is here! If you’re like me, you’ve been spinning those Christmas tunes that you grew up with and even some more modern offerings that you’ve added into the rotation in recent years. Well, one worth considering is an album that flew pretty low under the radar last year. Not […]