The Piano Man
Noooo, I am not talking about the hit song by Billy Joel although it is worth a listen. I am remembering a man in my life who had a lot to do with influencing me to allow Jesus to hang around with me.
I am not sure I would call it a love/hate relationship but I have always been in a wrestling match with Jesus. That is until a met Keith Tonkle. I was attending a weekend Methodist Youth Retreat because that was where my girlfriend was. It turned out to be a great weekend for a whole other reason.
On Sunday afternoon before we returned home we had a bit of a concert. Keith Tonkle was introduced. When he started playing I was immediately struck with how great his music and voice sounded. I loved it. I didn't even care if it was religious. It was cool and I decided he was a cool man. I found out later he was a preacher man. He introduced me to a whole different Jesus that I have never forgotten. Some 4o years later, I am still in awe of Keith Tonkle, his music and introducing me to the Jesus I wanted to know. His profound influence helped me find my way in a world that felt cold.
I hope there is someone in your life that makes the idea of Jesus in your life more acceptable. For me, the man named Keith made Jesus acceptable as Jesus became my friend. You never know the affect you you may have. Because of Keith and his music it became ok for me to give my heart to Christ. No fanfare, no major announcements, no
boasting. I am the same but different inside. It brings a smile to my face.
I hope you can smile today because Jesus is waiting. God Loves You.
I am not sure I would call it a love/hate relationship but I have always been in a wrestling match with Jesus. That is until a met Keith Tonkle. I was attending a weekend Methodist Youth Retreat because that was where my girlfriend was. It turned out to be a great weekend for a whole other reason.
On Sunday afternoon before we returned home we had a bit of a concert. Keith Tonkle was introduced. When he started playing I was immediately struck with how great his music and voice sounded. I loved it. I didn't even care if it was religious. It was cool and I decided he was a cool man. I found out later he was a preacher man. He introduced me to a whole different Jesus that I have never forgotten. Some 4o years later, I am still in awe of Keith Tonkle, his music and introducing me to the Jesus I wanted to know. His profound influence helped me find my way in a world that felt cold.
I hope there is someone in your life that makes the idea of Jesus in your life more acceptable. For me, the man named Keith made Jesus acceptable as Jesus became my friend. You never know the affect you you may have. Because of Keith and his music it became ok for me to give my heart to Christ. No fanfare, no major announcements, no
boasting. I am the same but different inside. It brings a smile to my face.
I hope you can smile today because Jesus is waiting. God Loves You.
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