Last night, Jennifer & I went to a fundraiser/concert by presidential candidate Mike Huckabee and his band Capitol Offense play the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. It was a lot of fun. Those guys know how to rock. They played a lot of old classics - Freebird, Takin’ Care of Business, Joy to the World (Three Dog Night), and a bunch of others (I don’t remember them all).

Huckabee himself is a solid bassist. He didn’t seem to be doing anything particularly flashy or stellar to set himself apart as a stupendous bass player, but you don’t need that for your bassist in a rock’n’roll band. You need a bassist who can lay down a good line, stay in time, contribute well to the solidity of the sound, and look like a bass player. Governor Huckabee qualifies.

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People like being thrilled. This topic came up last week in my Friday morning men’s Bible study/accountability group. We are attracted to things that provide us with excitement and awe: beautiful mountains, Tchaicovsky’s 1812 Overture, great art, awe-inspiring movie sequences (read: the last hour of Transformers), a beautiful sunset.

Few things thrill my soul as much as a good hymn or song of praise well-sung. A clear, majestic rendition of A Mighty Fortress or O Worship the King, for example. Or a new favorite of mine, And Can It Be. Tonight at church we closed the service with Crown Him with Many Crowns.

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