It was in November of 1992. I was with Dad in his hospital room, and I had brought a video tape of me singing The Old Rugged Cross in church.Continue readingThe Old Rugged Cross
Gathered to Remember Monte Edwardson
I considered it an honor to conduct the memorial service as we gathered to remember Monte Edwardson on April 8, 2017. At least 100 folks gathered in Monte and Kathy’s gardenContinue readingGathered to Remember Monte Edwardson
Monte and Me
Monte Edwardson April 1, 1942 – April 1, 2017 Guitar picker, gardener, and a good man. With gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. (ColossiansContinue readingMonte and Me
On the Move Again
With the end of my interim ministry in the Rockies, Deb and I are moving again, this time to Kentucky, and we’re planning to stay a while. From the MountainsContinue readingOn the Move Again
On Feeling Old
Having not yet completed 60 years, “feeling old” doesn’t truthfully describe me. I’d say I’ve just gotten to the point where I am fully appreciating middle age. However, lately lifeContinue readingOn Feeling Old
Appalachian Christmas Broadcast Schedule
Dean Phelps joins the Sara Holroyd Singers, Sarah Kate Morgan, and The Local Honeys for Red Barn Radio’s eighth edition of Appalachian Christmas. … Continue readingAppalachian Christmas Broadcast Schedule
Grateful Heart – A Gift of Gratitude
Of all the virtues of a Christian, gratitude is chief. When Brian Keith Wallen toured through Colorado last September, he and I spent several days and played several shows together.Continue readingGrateful Heart – A Gift of Gratitude
Preparation Meets Joy: The Making of Mountain Roads
The Story Behind Mountain Roads In mid-September, Brian Keith Wallen toured through Colorado, and as has become our custom, we played a few shows together. We had a blast performingContinue readingPreparation Meets Joy: The Making of Mountain Roads
September Shows with Brian Keith Wallen
Brian Keith Wallen and Dean Phelps, two members of The Champions, will team up for four shows in Colorado during the month of September. … Continue readingSeptember Shows with Brian Keith Wallen
I Couldn’t Wait to Call Dad
Giving the communion meditation at First Christian in Colorado Springs, I related the story of my first thumbpicking contest and wanting to call dad. … Continue readingI Couldn’t Wait to Call Dad