Chip’s Blog

In 1985 I was 32 years old, and decided it was time to change myself. It was, and I did. I read the books, bought the tapes, awoke the giant…

I love Christmas. I love the shopping, and the rush of finishing up handmade gifts and wrapping the last ones on Christmas Eve. I love the food, the noise and pandemonium of…

There seems to be a lot of discouragement and outrage about the state of our nation's economy, civility, morality, spirituality, and the list goes on. I experience my share of…

Last weekend was pretty wonderful for me, and I believe everyone who attended enjoyed seeing Jency back on the stage with the Ragtown Gospel Band. As you may know, we…

This Friday and Saturday my amazingly gifted daughter returns to the stage with the Ragtown Gospel Band for two very special Homecoming Jubilee concerts! The visit will be all too…

Back in the fall of 2011 an idea came to me. I loved it right away, but I'll admit it scared me a little. The idea started out as a…

People often comment about us "having a break" between shows, and that is always sort of amusing. Between shows at Ragtown is pandemonium. We tear down one set and build…

Yesterday I was at the theater by myself. I took a little time to say goodbye to Bethany. We have built some beautiful sets for our plays, but I think…

My life has been, and promises to continue to be a grand adventure. I would not change any part of it. The failures, perhaps even more than the successes, and…

All week I have been pondering last week's post that I titled "I in Christ." I decided it was important to post an addendum, because without first grasping a deeper…