Living the Grateful Life by Rick Jobe

is the story of a small homeless outreach church, in Huntsville Alabama, which grew to feeding, physically and spiritually, over 150 souls, every Sunday. Our program, called "No Stomach Left Behind" provided 3 meals each Sunday and a Spirit filled worship service with the kickenest contemporary gospel band you could want. The band consisted of professional musicians, teenagers and homeless former pro musicians. 

This is a collection of the stories that developed from my midlife acquisition of a theological education and ordination. The stories center around the genuine characters to be found on the street and their sometimes humorous behaviors. Some stories are not without poignant outcomes that even made me cry. 

Get the ebook now on Amazon for Kindle or Apple Books and anticipate the release of the audio version, soon!

Revolutions per Minute (RPM)

Keep an eye out for a future release of my other autobiographical collection of short stories entitled Revolutions per Minute! My music career, in 70 bite size anecdotes. Characters include;

Duane Allman
Norman Blake
Jimmy Buffett
Chicago Cast of Hair
John Cippolina from Quicksilver Messenger Service
Vic Dana
Michael Doucet and Beausoleil
Allen Ginsburg
Steve Goodman
John Lee Hooker
Bobby Hutcherson
It’s a Beautiful Day
Elton John
Jerry Lee Lewis
Michael Lorimer
Joe Namath
Elvis Presley
Billy Preston
Leon Russell
Carlos Santana
Andres Segovia
Alan Shepard
Percy Sledge
Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane
The Swampers