Comments on: California: House Concerts, Mega Churches and Sore Muscles

By: J. Eldon Gamble

J. Eldon Gamble — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:35:20 +0000

As a “twanger” myself I know what it is like to have sore muscles (and fingers) when playing the git box. I am praying for you and your health and strength. My Christ grant you all and more than you need to serve Him and those you minister too. Eph. 2:10 for 2010. Eldon

By: Home from California to “My Winnipeg” | Steve Bell | Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:43:06 +0000

[...] first few days of the tour, I already blogged about and you can read that HERE. After Sacramento, we (Dave Z and I) drove down to Orange County and spent a couple of days at [...]

By: Brenda Brown

Brenda Brown — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:28:54 +0000

Hi Steve…. your song choice you shared touched me very deeply….. I can well relate
to having to live separate from my children
(very difficult circujstances).. I too am so very thankful for the wine of love instead of being “loveless”. I will keep your injury in my prayers and actually have been since I attended your Regina December concert. when I noticed you having a little challenge playing. Some physiotherapists are specialists in treating musicians… do you have access to one? Please keep this option in mind as necessary. I work as a physiotherapist in Regina so couldn’t help but bring that up with you. Blessings to you, Brenda B.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:16:00 +0000

Well, I was at the Sunday night weird concert and there was nothing weird about it…just sweet Steve Bell goodness. I was with the transplanted Canadians and brought some Californians along with me. We loved it. Hope to see you around these parts again. And had I known about the team up with Bob Bennet, I may have made plans to drive south!

By: Alf Bell

Alf Bell — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:34:26 +0000

Dear Steve this is your Mom,We love you as always, and are looking forward to your coming to Summerland to sing for us old folks.Fresh and green! –Try going to bed with something hot on your arm –like A535 and a warm sweater. bless you!

By: Tim Lewis

Tim Lewis — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:28:33 +0000

Hey Steve. There were a few moments on Sunday p.m. when you looked like you were trying to regroup, but it also led to a deliberate intensity of focus later in the evening as (I think). It was great to hear first hand some of the background from some of the songs (Burning Embers, Here By The Waters). Each of my kids (16, 14, 9) have also spent a great deal of time listening to your albums and could sing many of your songs with you. It was a treat to have you in Sacramento. Enjoy your time with Bob, who I had the privilege to meet at Spirit West Coast right after Bright Avenue came out. God bless. Tim

By: Penny

Penny — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:56:21 +0000

You have such a way with words and lyrics, and of course music making — that blesses and touches so many of us. Praying for relief from pain and safe travels uuntil you are home again.

By: Ginny

Ginny — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:05:00 +0000

This is one of my favorite songs! Love it, Love it! Love. It.
I’ll be joining those so inclined to keep you covered in prayer. May our Lord bless you with His strength and endurance. May His grace abound.

By: Karen Flack-Buettner

Karen Flack-Buettner — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:58:39 +0000

The sorrow of absence is more difficult for the heart to hold when loved ones who once included you in their lives no longer choose to open their lives & hearts to you. Rejection is a profound sorrow, there is no reconciliation; it is worse than saying goodbye to a beloved. (The loved one died in Christ, which makes the sorrow more sweet, it bears up with a hope & expectation of being reunited.)

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:56:09 +0000

Hi Steve, sorry to hear about your arm. You know we’re so human and I find the mind is willing, but the body doesn’t always want to co-operate , we can relate! May you keep trusting and believing. When you’re weak you’re strong! We’ll be praying for you. Maybe you will have to take some time off from playing and more time for cuddling! It might not pay the bills but relationships will grow. Enjoy the superbowl and God’s grace and peace to you and Dave and your families. We hope to see you soon if not playing , we’ll enjoy your stories. Keep the faith, perservere. James 1