Life In Christ — June 2nd, 1979 into 1980 I finally broke down after an all night ordeal with the Lord and received Jesus Christ as Lord, understanding that he was my Savior, that He died for my sins. This … Continue reading →

The Battle Is On – God Pursues Me — June 1st-2nd, 1979 After being witnessed to for now the fourth time in seven years, I deeply struggled for 1½ days with whether Jesus really was alive and Lord of all. … Continue reading →

A Life On Hold — August, 1978–June, 1979 This was perhaps the most depressed and aimless ten months of my life. I thought of committing suicide constantly and continued to drink heavily. Musically and spiritually I did all that I … Continue reading →

Footch Kapoot — March, 1976–August, 1978 Shortly after being back home, I had the itch to start up a music group again and so I did. This newly formed jazz/rock band “Footch Kapoot” (a German phrase meaning broken down but … Continue reading →

Homeward Bound — September, 1975 San Francisco had worked itself out of my system. I had a great longing to be back in Wisconsin among friends. This chapter humorously unravels the ordeals that I encountered with having to somewhat hitchhike … Continue reading →

On The Loose In San Francisco — September, 1975 My life quickly veered into an extreme turn. I threw off my spiritual robes (God knows I tried to find him). A full-bore thrust into the world became my drive. Soon, … Continue reading →

A Turning From God — February, 1975 It seemed that inevitably insanity would be the avenue that would free me from my confusing bondage. I had to literally escape, flee from the house I was living. Often his people in … Continue reading →

San Francisco, The Dawn Horse Communion — October, 1974–February, 1975 While in Vancouver awaiting my shots, I frequented yet another cult/New Age bookstore and happened upon a book by a self-proclaimed Guru ‘Bubba Free John’. After only a few pages … Continue reading →

A Change Of Plans — October, 1974 Going to Alaska was out of the question without a truck. So instead, I made plans to head to Peru, South America in search of “The Brotherhood of the Seven Rays.” I felt … Continue reading →

Apple Time — September–October, 1974 The orchard encompassed nearly 400 acres with at least 45 workers. An odd lot at that—Indians, school teachers, hippies, Hindus, and even a few rednecks. We mostly got along. The seven weeks working on the … Continue reading →