tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465368768809741489.post1497400422590993554..comments2024-03-20T10:51:02.802-05:00Comments on Postcards From Mercyland: Maw-TucketPhil Madeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09541966641322415672noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465368768809741489.post-15041582952695596072011-03-17T22:37:36.685-05:002011-03-17T22:37:36.685-05:00Don, I remember you, too. I never toured with Ste...Don, I remember you, too. I never toured with Steve Camp, but I believe you did.<br /><br />Thanks for reading.<br /><br />pax<br />pkmPhil Madeirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09541966641322415672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465368768809741489.post-63840541466951561332011-02-07T15:29:32.484-06:002011-02-07T15:29:32.484-06:00Hey Phil, I remember you singing "GI Joe"...Hey Phil, I remember you singing "GI Joe" when you were touring with Steve Camp in the 70s. I was playing keys with him. I always enjoyed your music. Don Baddorf (dgbaddorf@aol.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465368768809741489.post-62239886149449562832010-12-17T16:32:29.967-06:002010-12-17T16:32:29.967-06:00Thanks Mark, Pat, and Paula~
Paula, do you mean &...Thanks Mark, Pat, and Paula~<br /><br />Paula, do you mean "almost makes me believe in God again" in the way an atheist says this, or in the way one might talk about someone who has disappointed them, yet shows promise?<br /><br />Always, thanks dear readers.<br /><br />pax<br />pkmPhil Madeirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09541966641322415672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465368768809741489.post-77924548067643975632010-12-09T13:31:41.069-06:002010-12-09T13:31:41.069-06:00Almost makes me believe in God again, Phil. At th...Almost makes me believe in God again, Phil. At the very least, it reminds me that there are Christians besides my ex capable of seeing the world with texture, nuance and complexity. Thank you.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07577797319727253320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465368768809741489.post-30988572148443383202010-11-25T09:51:40.719-06:002010-11-25T09:51:40.719-06:00Beautifully written and well said, Phil. Thanks. ...Beautifully written and well said, Phil. Thanks. I needed this.Pat Terryhttp://www.patterryonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465368768809741489.post-70038153924867520412010-11-25T09:39:33.500-06:002010-11-25T09:39:33.500-06:00Thanks for sharing this story again...it has been ...Thanks for sharing this story again...it has been years since I heard you speak of it in conjunction with presenting "GI Joe" in concert. I remember reading "Power Through Praise" back around '73 and trying to employ it in rough circumstances. <br /><br />Like C.S. Lewis said, "I pray not because it changes God, but it changes me." I think that is true with giving thanks as well.Mark Hollingsworthhttp://www.markahollingsworth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465368768809741489.post-20571880552090846512010-11-14T00:08:05.582-06:002010-11-14T00:08:05.582-06:00What's interesting about the 3 comments I'...What's interesting about the 3 comments I'm responding to is that each of you- Jennifer, Gwen, and Chuck- are writers. Thus, I am humbled by the encouragement and by the time you've taken, not only to read my words, but to respond.<br /><br />In particular, Chuck, you have conjured up a beautiful image of what must have been a remarkable man, your grandfather. Of course, I use the word "conjure" because of the nod to at least two Merlins; a third Merlin would be CS Lewis' wonderful character in "That Hideous Strength". What a great reminder of the wisdom to be found in the tradition which you came from. <br /><br />Thanks.<br />pax<br />pkmPhil Madeirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09541966641322415672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465368768809741489.post-72490617628383393662010-11-13T21:06:52.321-06:002010-11-13T21:06:52.321-06:00As the grandson of a Pentecostal Holiness preacher...As the grandson of a Pentecostal Holiness preacher and the son of Pentecostal Holiness preachers ... (yes, Mama was one too), I remember the wizard Merlin. Thank you for reminding me of a time when the peculiar idiom of Christianity I grew up in was indeed magical ... Although that term would have been blasphemous in some circles Mama and Daddy were part of.<br /><br />I have come to find the term "magic" useful as a descriptive for the transformative power of gratitude ... as well as for the transforming power of praise and prayer ... My Granddaddy (known for his 7 - 8 minute pre-meal "returning thanks" where he would literally call everyone in the family by name ... even former wives with present wives present... dear Jesus... ) Granddaddy used to say, "God doesn't need your praise or your prayers or your thanks ... but He knows you do and that is why you praise and pray and thank him..." <br /><br />I, ever the inquisitive smart-ass retorted once, "If God doesn't need that stuff, why should I bother?" ... Granddaddy said, "Son, praise makes you humble and prayer makes you honest and thankfulness reminds you to look around and see what God wants you to do wherever he has placed you... it's nearly impossible to be prideful when you're praising and you just can't lie when you pray and no matter where you are there is something you can do that is God's work..."<br /><br />I wonder if Granddaddy knew Merlin was a wizard ... I wonder if he knew he was ...<br /><br />Peace<br />~CCchuckhttp://www.chuckcannon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465368768809741489.post-22811171149256248212010-11-13T19:16:51.761-06:002010-11-13T19:16:51.761-06:00I haven't thought about Brother Merlin in some...I haven't thought about Brother Merlin in some time. Thanks for the reminder. Others he might not be so comfortable with have picked up his torch in the recovery community. Melody Beattie preaches the power of gratitude changing circumstances, and the equally amazing changing of attitudes. Contrast always helps me -- after a run-in with an extremo negative person, I was able to return to my co-worker grateful that she's not that way (although other of her ways drive me nuts). Once again, your honesty touched me and made me aspire to write with greater transparency. Keep writing. It's a gift to many.Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741952100640474494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465368768809741489.post-66843886653804878252010-11-13T09:32:52.583-06:002010-11-13T09:32:52.583-06:00Super-awesome post, UP! Thank you, too. ;)Super-awesome post, UP! Thank you, too. ;)Jennwith2nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798541847458334716noreply@blogger.com