Welcome to the Konscious_Kansan blog. Here you’ll find articles exploring faith, music history, culture, personal growth, and the stories behind my books. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or historical insight, I hope you’ll discover something that encourages you to think, reflect, and learn.
What If the Pieces You Have Left Are Enough?
Sometimes life does not leave us with the future we planned. Dreams change, relationships shift, and the things we trusted begin to fall apart. But what if the pieces that remain are not worthless wreckage? What if God can use them to help us move forward? Excerpt from Making It on Broken Pieces: Finding Purpose…
Why will we always love Dolly Parton?
The great musical artist Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. I purposely used “musical artist” and not “country artist.” Even though Dolly is best known and started in Nashville as a country artist, she was more than that, for she sang many other genres of music and her songs have been…
How a Gospel artist became the Godmother of Rock & Roll
When most people think of the pioneers of early rock and roll, several familiar names come to mind. Although many artists have been credited with influencing the genre or even recording the first rock-and-roll song, one remarkable performer is often overlooked. Long before rock and roll had a name, Sister Rosetta Tharpe was playing an…
Why I Wrote “Making It on Broken Pieces”
A while ago, I heard a sermon based on Acts 27. It details a shipwreck in which the Apostle Paul was involved. I often imagine how I would frame a message while listening to one. I know that’s not the best use of the time, but it’s like a filmmaker watching a movie and noticing…
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