While waiting for responses that will shape the words of my memoir about Rich Mullins into their final form, I have spent a few moments thinking about the title. The title Songs from Silence (the working title of the book) emphasizes the product of the artist's labor. But it seems to me that though Rich Mullins loved songs, even more he loved songmaking and singing. He loved his singing, he loved other people's singing--he loved the singing of old men in church who couldn't hold a tune. And I want the title of the book to reflect that Richard is still obeying the command that he pointed out is most frequently repeated in the Bible: he's still singing.
When I think of the title Singing from Silence, it makes me think of the light streaming into a dark place--the light that shines in our lives so all of us can grow, flourish and mature. Keep singing me into the light, friend.
When I think of the title Singing from Silence, it makes me think of the light streaming into a dark place--the light that shines in our lives so all of us can grow, flourish and mature. Keep singing me into the light, friend.
Photograph @ Larry Henry. Used by permission
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