Bebo Norman

Diedra and I had the privilege of attending a Bebo Norman concert Saturday night at Northwest Bible Church. Saturday morning Apartment Life was having a free breakfast event in the clubhouse. We went, got some food, and met a new girl who told us about the concert. It sounded like fun, so we made plans to go. I’m not real familiar with Bebo, but what little I know, I really like. This was a benefit concert with proceeds going to an area Young Life club for special needs kids.

The concert was cozy, with two other artists, Jonah Werner and Christopher Williams. These three all occupied the stage together and each took his turn to play for several rounds until the end of the concert. It was a great show. Very acoustic, each played his guitar and sang. We simply sat and enjoyed the music. The lyrics were simple, about life and faith. The banter was friendly as each one would introduce his song and give some history for its inspiration. The attitude was humble.

Special to me was Bebo singing The Hammer Holds, an old favorite (a close friend of mine sang it often in college). Diedra especially enjoyed Werner’s creative admonitions to live each day as a gift, and to not be too hasty to wish for the next phase of life. This has spawned some wonderful conversations for us as we seek to hear the music and see the beauty in each day.