Living Out His Purpose - Minsky Delmonte

I am delighted to share with you this interview with Minsky Delmonte.  He and I went to high school together, many moons ago.  It had been over 20 years since I'd last spoken to him live.  But when we got on the phone last week, his familiar jovial manner was still evident, as he teased me about being a "bootleg blogger", since I had to reschedule our interview twice.  I told him to reserve judgement for after I posted his story!

Anyone who knows Minsky, knows that he is an avid steel drum player.  But what you might not know is that he is also an avid warrior for Christ.  He shares his story here...

Jamie Grace - Hold Me

Today's featured artist is Jamie Grace.  I'd heard her song, "Hold Me" on the radio, and immediately liked her.   Such an upbeat song about relationship with the One.  Her sound reminds me of one of my favorite artists, Colbie Caillat--  a beautiful mix of folksy-pop with a slight reggae infusion.  If I were a musician, she and I would be destined for a collaboration!  As talented as she is, Jamie Grace has endured a struggle that most of us know little about.  The video for "Hold Me" is embedded below.  I have also reposted the following information from jamie-grace.com...

What This Protestant Girl Learned in Catholic School

St. Francis of Assisi School, 4300 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10466

Because there were few options for protestant schools back when I was little, my mother sent me to Catholic school for my elementary education.  So, from first through fourth grade, I attended St. Francis of Assisi School on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx, NY.

I remember it as though it were yesterday.  I particularly remember the principal, a towering nun, who scared the bejeezus out of me-- Sister Mary Terrence (may she rest in peace).  Talk about a strict disciplinarian!  I saw her pull more than a few badly behaved boys into her office-- by their ear.

Building 429 - Listen to the Sound

I love good music.  And "Building 429", a popular contemporary christian band, most definitely churns it out.  I had the pleasure of coming across their music while sitting in traffic one day on the highway, a few months ago.

Shawn McDonald: A Hippie Reborn

Shawn McDonald is one of my favorite inspirational artist.  I came across his music by accident, about 4 years ago, when looking for some new music to download on iTunes.  His music is driven by the acoustic guitar, and is very fresh and contemporary, with upbeat tunes, as well as meditative selections for those who want to enjoy a quiet moment in song.