Connections

3:40 p.m. Today's project was to make a connection between our son Kriss, a singer, songwriter and drummer, with the Fishers Artist Agency, owned and operated by a friend from church who represents all kinds of talent, and has a professional performance background himself.

Kriss had texted me yesterday about seeking some assistance for the acoustic-style band he has put together in Long Beach, because the group isn't as consistent as it needs to be to make a name for itself, or begin playing gigs. They have written and put together five songs, but are in the process of writing another one, so they'll have a decent repertoire of original music to perform. Kriss' old friends and fans have been eager for him to get back on stage, and his dad, siblings and I will certainly attend his gigs.

Fishers Artists has undergone some changes, since the owner needed to move out of stste, and has a full roster he represents already. Kriss is welcome to get any assistance he can by phone or email, but I'm hoping some local agencies might be recommended for the immediate needs of his band--or perhaps Kriss will decide to go on his own as a singer/songwriter.

Music has been a mainstay and a gift from the Lord for Kriss, who began as a drummer in his high school band, and then drummed in a Christian band he helped form; he then progressed to singing, and was lead singer in "First Time Falling," a band that gained popularity in the Long Beach area while he attended Cal State LB. He wrote their songs, too, and we treasure the very professionally mixed CD the band put out. His rendition of "I can only imagine," by Mercy Me, was a moving tribute at both of his grandmothers' memorial services.

FTF band members went their ways, Kriss graduated and began his career, and now has been married close to a year. Hi wife is very supportive, I may add! The new band does have two former members included, and there is potential for making an impact with a new music style. I am just glad that Kriss has made a connection with a Christian music agency, that we all can be in prayer, and a new direction can be found!!

I thought of the names of God that might give confidence to Kriss about his music in a time when things seem to be coming apart: "The Lord is my banner," Jehovah Nissi; "The Lord is there," Jehovah Shammah; and "The Lord is peace," Jehovah Shalom.

Kriss has already included God in his lyrics, which are intended to be uplifting; now he needs provision in the realm of professional guidance, and above all, peace in the process, from a heart that's settled on Christ!

May Jehovah Tsidkenu, "God our righteouseness," make Himself real like never before, and I pray Kriss will find God true to His name Jehovah Jireh, "God will see to it; God will provide."