Seventy-seven years ago, today, a lady was born who could only wait until her teens to usher me into the world. She was born on the north side of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. And she met the guy who would become my Dad in the town of Norman only about fifteen or sixteen years later. They were both Oklahoma natives, but my Dad signed up … Read the rest…
Over 500 million in tax dollars is given to a group that is highly successful at killing little children. Yep, I said successful at killing. That group is well- organized, well-funded, and well-equipped to kill over 300,000 little children every year. So, it only makes sense that we taxpayers be willing to give more money for killing when it’s so darn successful. Right? Yesterday … Read the rest…
The old Christian hymns often said things so much more wisely and profoundly than the “praise and worship” music that permeates many churches today. They weren’t so repetitive and chant-like. They told stories and conveyed such faith in a relationship with the one true living, loving God. I’m sharing one of those old standards here again. It uses what’s often referred to as “the … Read the rest…
Did you know you could receive open rewards for secret deeds? It’s a principle found in the teachings of Jesus. Uh-oh…there he goes again talking religion and Bible thumping. Sorry if it upsets you to hear all these things I write and sing about that come from the Bible. But I’m convinced when you see the love behind it, you’ll want to know more. … Read the rest…
I’m not nothing. In fact, I am something. Not because of how particularly special I am just by being me…but because I love. Yep, love is the key. Without love I’m nothing. What does it matter what I do in my life, with my life, if I don’t have love? Without love everything and anything I do is motivated by selfishness. What else could … Read the rest…
Happy New Day New Year! Every day is a new day. So this first of day of 2015 isn’t unique in that regard. Every January 1st brings a new year. So this January 1st isn’t unique in that regard. But this is the most important new day and new year you’ve ever experienced because it’s the one happening right now. How will you approach … Read the rest…
The Bible talks about how we should understand a “laborer” or “worker worth his wages” should be paid those wages. But what about when the worker is doing work you believe is easy? Or not done by the sweat of the brow? Does that principle apply to musicians? Of course, I’m a little biased…having been a professional musician for over a quarter of a … Read the rest…
