The Conference I am at organised the Andrea Crouch Concert last night in the harbour-side concert hall. It must have been 25-30 years since I saw him at Greenbelt. Then he was with The Disciples, his own band, this time with a local gospel band and choir.His voice is, as it always has been, fantastic. A talented and gifted human.
He told us about his four attacks of cancer in various parts of his frame. He looked fragile and vulnerable. He did not move far from a mike stand support or the ever present physically supporting keyboards. His fragility added to his presence rather than hindered.
I guess he is about 65 now. Unsteady on his feet and I sensed his drifting during the set.
I am not a Gospel scene fan.
I love gospel music.
My faith is not residing in that place.
Bless him in it - but don't walk me to the water brother.
He made some hint about the recent changes in Californian law, which were subtle as he said, because he didn't want to be arrested.
I took him to mean the change of law to allow same sex beautiful humans to get married.
I used to be conserative in terms of faith.
I am not there now.
I love Andrea Crouch but not any view which condemns self determination.
I love gay humans as I love Andrea - and I have departed from opinions/beliefs which condemn and not strive for understanding.
"Everything depends on the lens you use.
Make your gaze beautiful. "
John O'Donohue
