The other day I was listening to “A Liturgy, A Legacy and A Ragamuffin Band” by Rich Mullins and, recalling conversations of many who have been impacted by his life, wanted to read a little about him. A few days later my dad handed me a devotional biography on the life of this musician-poet. Coincidence? I think not!

I started the book today, and have already been touched by the foreword and chapter one. However, one paragraph made me laugh and like Rich Mullins even more. Here it it, from An Arrow Pointing to Heaven by James Bryan Smith:

Rich learned a lot about the Christian faith from his extended family, particularly his great-grandmother, whom he described as “a wonderful woman [who] had a very down-to-earth approach to religion. She said bad words sometimes, and I loved that. That’s why I always liked Christmas — because it was the only time you could says ‘ass’ in church. I used to sing that line out of that carol over and over again.”

Here’s to Rich Mullins, his music and poetry, and saying “ass” in church! ; )