Author Archives: Darrell Curtis

Beyond the Build: A Different Conversation with Bill Krause

Before we dive in, a note: today’s post shifts toward model-building and sci-fi—in particular, the ever-expanding world of Star Trek, another interest of mine. It’s a different kind of creativity, but still one that reaches for something beyond ourselves: vision, story, and beauty that stirs the imagination. I grew up seeing Star Trek starships asContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Build: A Different Conversation with Bill Krause”

The Late-Night Rewrite

[Editor’s note: Had myself a busy end-of-week, so I’m keeping things simple today. And I surely appreciate all the kind words about “Still Available,” Y’all are good to me.] I’ve always loved mornings. Still do. But lately—now that I’m retired—I’ve discovered a different kind of writing hour: the holy hush of midnight… It didn’t startContinueContinue reading “The Late-Night Rewrite”

Still Available: One Pastor’s Ongoing ‘Yes’ to God

A cross in the night. A call he didn’t expect. A heart that keeps answering, “I’m Yours.” This is the story of one ordinary man, a faithful Savior, and a lifetime of quiet surrender. The Life Behind the Ongoing ‘Yes’ I recently spent some time with Jerry Masters, a new-found friend and faithful minister ofContinueContinue reading “Still Available: One Pastor’s Ongoing ‘Yes’ to God”

Wilderado’s “Bad Luck”: A Portrait of Restlessness

I’m not entirely sure whose voice speaks through Wilderado’s “Bad Luck,” but it sketches a character I found hard to ignore. I wrote this lyrical breakdown to explore that. I’ve followed the band since 2018 when I first heard “You Don’t Love Me” on their Favors EP. That track stood out for its honest portrayal of aContinueContinue reading “Wilderado’s “Bad Luck”: A Portrait of Restlessness”