Technique

I love Dustin Maust.

When I saw Dustin do this with his guitar this weekend, I immediately had three distinct thoughts.

First I thought,"Oh my! If he can play like a virtuoso holding his guitar like that, think what he could do if he used the proper technique that my guitar teacher taught me to use, 'Because proper technique is essential for musical success.'"  Then I thought, "How does he do that?"  Then I thought,"The last time I saw anyone play guitar like that I was watching Jimmy Hendrix. At least I think it was Jimmy Hendrix. I'm pretty sure it was, but he was pretty far away, and it was pretty dark, and it was pretty smokey so I was looking through a thick cloud of smoke, and I was pretty distracted because I was pretty sure there were bad things going on around me and my mom had told me when I was little that 'People assume you are doing what everyone around you is doing,' so I was pretty sure I was about to be arrested for associating with some disturbing and questionable characters, so I'm pretty sure it was Hendix, but I'm not absolutely sure, but whoever it was he held his guitar like that and played it with his teeth, though I'm pretty sure Dustin isn't using his teeth, but I'm not absolutely sure."

I think those three thoughts tumbled through my brain in 4.7 nano-seconds.

So, am I A.D.D., or what?

Psalm 139:17-18  -  O God, how difficult I find your thoughts; how many of them there are!  If I counted them, they would be more than the grains of sand.

Comments

[Tom G]

I love the way you can express your thoughts through written word.

D. Maust is by far my favorite guitar player we have at GCC, I love just watching what he can do with that instrument.

I don't get to come to many services any more, darn job :). I did make it to this weekends service and it was great, the message and the music were incredible.

[Dale S]

That's a lot of thinking in 4.7 nano seconds... but truly hilarious! Dustin rocks. GCC Rocks. God Rocks. Thanks for your vision and your heart

[Amber Cox]

Dad, I like that you've got some ADD going on. You're hilarious!
Love you!

[James Kytta]

You saw Hendrix?! What??!! Was it at Ball State? I have a friend who goes to GCC who attended Ball State at the same time you did, Jim Alexander.

[brianburris]

Hilarious is right. We love ya brother, keep us laughing it lifts our spirits.

[Heather Stevens]

hahahahah this is hilarious!! you're awesome pastor mark :)

[Tom Becker]

Do you think it was leading anyone to think Godly thoughts or anything at all about Christ? Probably not, just How cool is this, or wow, or he is really good. Boy that's really great, just what I would want in my church.

[Elle White]

And that is why we love you! Thanks for celebrating the talent of other people, Mark. I actually do want that in my church, so thank you for leading us to appreciate one another.

[J Aquila]

Easily the funniest post you've had in a while.

Thanks for the nod the other day. Love the picture. The shadow covers the double chin perfectly.

Mark, it's always been pleasure to serve beside you, for God's glory. Thanks for leading us and allowing me do what I can.

J Aquila

[D. S]

In reference to Tom Becker's comment, I speak for 99% of my generation, if you want to reach us, you'll learn to meet us on our level, like Jesus did with prostitutes and 'sinners'.

Let me put it in words you'll understand: If you sit on your high throne, like the 'pharisee' you are, you'll never reach anyone who isn't already reached.

You (and people like you) are the reason non-christians resent the church, myself included.

This church actually makes me want to see what its all about. I'm not Christian, but I know my Bible from front to cover. I was raised in the 'traditional' church. The traditional church is the exact reason I'm not a christian.

Mark, your church makes me question my resentment towards Christians and the religion as a whole. That's hard to do.

[M&D]

This was great - I read it to my husband and was laughing so hard I was crying - Mark we love that you are you and lead us!!

[Johnny Carr]

I'm pretty sure I understood everthing you just said , but then I'm not really sure!,lol! you crack me up!!! You are crazy!!! I love it!!! I have a friend in the airforce that has your since of humor!!! Something tells me it wasn't Jimi Hendrix...

[Tim Stevens]

Everytime I watch Dustin play...it doesn't matter if he is playing U2, Chris Tomlin or Killers...I am ushered into the presence of God. His skill inspires me, his passion energizes me, his walk with God challenges me.

And D.S. -- your resentment is not without justification. I'm just hoping you'll continue to look past the distraction of some Christians and past the hollowness of religion to see the real Jesus. That's my prayer for all of us.

[Johnny Carr]

In reguard of what D.S. had to say.

Being a christian is not about christians it's about Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ was about people.