Comments on: Reparations and Love Songs

By: Karyn Holinaty

Karyn Holinaty — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:31:27 +0000

I was introduced to your music a few years back and thoroughly enjoyed you in concert in Kelowna back then. We’re excited to be seeing you again in October.

Somewhere along the line I discover that you and Nanci are good friends of my cousin, Judith. What an incredible blessing you have all been with the house and chair and everything. She told me to check out your blog and read about the story.

Bless you so much for being His hands and heart. I am on the other side of the country and haven’t seen Judith in years, but I am blessed to know that she has such wonderful friends. God bless you guys.

Karyn

By: Lorann

Lorann — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:43:04 +0000

It was wonderful to hear your great news. Not only of 27 years of marriage but another little grandchild on the way. You are so very blessed and when reading you thoughts, I felt like you were in our livingroom sharing with the John Knox Group who love both you and Nanci dearly! We are excited to have you back in the area next month and wish and hope that we can share some time together!
Let us know if that is possible, Lorann

By: Scott Boley

Scott Boley — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:20:22 +0000

Hi Again

Of course, I meant to say, “We have never met.” I didn’t intend to sound so vaguely poetic as I started my post.

Sorry for any confusion

Scott (again)

By: Scott Boley

Scott Boley — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:17:59 +0000

Hi Steve

We ever met, though I have thoroughly enjoyed you in concert in San Carlos Cal. I’ll be forever grateful to my cousin, Allen Johansen, for introducing me to you and your music.

I was moved by your tribute to growing older and to the fluid nature of married love. Like you (and everyone else, I assume), I could never have guessed back then (for us, 26 years ago) the changes, the pains, the pleasures, the surprises that waited us as we started out so blindly and so in love.

Also like you, I am an avid enjoyer of Pierce’s music. My favorite guy, however, is Terry Scott Taylor, and he has a song on his ‘Little Big’ EP called ‘Sweet Companion’ that expressions so well what you have said just as well.

Thanks

Scott [ aka FriarScott ]

By: Joyce Douglas

Joyce Douglas — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:30:32 +0000

The song ‘Alone Tonight’ is really touching. Loved it. Thanks.

The song ‘That Kind of Love’ is a very endearing one. It will be great to hear you sing it also.
It was great to hear it and know that you chose it for your wife to hear..Congrats on the 29 years as well.

By: Wendy Koski

Wendy Koski — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:03:33 +0000

Hi Steve,
It has been years since you and Dave came to PA to one of the retreats. Time does fly, Mark and I celebrated our 27th in May and we now have 2 grandchildren, they are Christina’s, it still boggles my mind that our kids are all grown up and having kids of their own. I must say snuggling those grandchildren is the best.
Think of you often and God willing maybe our paths will cross again.
We have moved back home to NH so maybe sometime.
Wendy

By: Gail Gladue

Gail Gladue — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:25:02 +0000

Congratulations Nancy and Steve on your anniversary. Keep the friendship, courtship, romance and marriage alive. These are important elements in ones life. The Lord bless and keep you. With all our love and prayers.
Brian, Bryce Wiley and their families and me Their mom Gail Gladue.

By: Peter Eason

Peter Eason — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:24:27 +0000

My sincere apologies for misspelling Nanci’s name…..twice. Also , I ‘d be remiss in not mentioning that our lives have been incredibly blessed with 5 children and growing – with one married already and another next year !! Sorry again Nanci !!

By: Peter Eason

Peter Eason — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:16:04 +0000

Great stuff Steve , thank – you my friend. Karen and I celebrate our 27th this coming Friday and I ‘ve found myself thinking of , even singing to myself , Mark Heard’s “Mercy of the Flame” – another gem to add to the 2 treasures you’ve listed. God bless you and Nancy , may He keep you always and forever His – and each others !! We love you and thank the Lord for you , Nancy , and your family. Lord willing we’ll see you in Saskatoon this December !! Peace of Christ to you!!

Funny you should mention Mark Heard, it seems to me that Pierce writes in a similar manner. He has his own voice obviously, but there is a family resemblance for sure. Thanks Peter. Hope to see you in Saskatoon – Steve

By: Yolanda

Yolanda — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:22:40 +0000

I love to read your thoughts & I have a great respect for you. But I have to admit something about Alone Tonight. Every time I listen the CD …which is often…I think, Oh man do I have to listen AGAIN to Steve wanting to ‘be with’ his wife!!

So were all 400 actually painting with you??!! (re: facebook comment)

Take care and God bless you and keep you always!