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Back in the early 70s I was exposed to Larrys music for the first time as a young Christian teen and it was like a revolution. For the first time my style of music was available in a Christian context. I remember my mother coming into my room ready to tell me to turn that rock music off and I handed her the album jacket to read the lyrics and, after she got over Larrys long hair, she was impressed and gave her blessing.

Several years later Larry wrote a song that gripped my heart and was one of the tools the Lord used to bring me into ministry. The song was I am a servant

When I received the news that Larry went home to be with the Lord my mind went rushing back to my early calling to be a pastor, my loneliness and the welcoming arms of Jesus to receive a sinner and have a place for him in his kingdom. Larry was a part of that calling.

My choice to follow the way of the cross is really the unfolding of Gods first choice to provide a way of salvation and to draw me irresistibly to it. This weekend was a reminder of one of the ways God took charge in my heart and gave me the greatest privilege life can off to be His servant.



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