It takes a mom and a dad to make a baby. Always remember that’s how it works, even if you don’t see your mom or your dad. And remember this, too…God loves you. He’s always there for you to talk to. No matter who else might be missing in your life. God loves you, And He hopes you love Him, too. His Spirit Lives … The rest of the story…
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More powerful than climate change Trust God’s promises and don’t fear climate change. Here’s what your Creator says about our planet. While the earth remains, Seedtime and harvest, Cold and heat, Winter and summer, And day and night Shall not cease. Let’s see how Tony would write about this climate change thing God is great, and God is strong. And He made all there … The rest of the story…
Say Yeah, If You Dare To Take A Side
In 1992 I wrote a song called “Say Yeah!”. In it I sang about how the United States (and the rest of the world) was headed toward self-destruction. And in the 24 years since, I’ve seen matters only get much worse. I’m not a pessimist. In fact, most people who have ever known me would probably tell you I’m a very “up” person. And I’m … The rest of the story…
If you’re a dreamer…if you dream up things and then make them happen, that’s awesome. But living on dreams is not a good strategy. Dreams require action. And action requires faith, determination, and commitment. Are your dreams good enough to put those things behind them? What I Wish There are people of the past And people of today… They’re standing in lines, And they’re … The rest of the story…
When it comes to living a full life, we have to believe in something, begin to live it, and keep going. Or we can simply give up. That’s always an option, too. When you keep going after life knocks you down, you might get knocked down again. But you get up and go again. That’s not failure. But giving up…yes…that’s failure. I’m not talking … The rest of the story…
Slipping Slowly Away From Me
Today I’m gonna do something I don’t often do. I’m gonna share an old melancholy love song I wrote for no one. And even more than that, I’m gonna share the only recording I have of it. The song’s called “Slipping Slowly Away From Me”. I recorded it on my old Yamaha 4-track cassette recorder. And I used my Yamaha DX7 (the granddaddy of … The rest of the story…
Hold on to your dreams. Keep them where they’re easy to see. Don’t let naysayers have even a toehold into separating you from them. Your dreams don’t define who you are, and they do accent your individuality. You’re not the exact same as anyone else on the planet. You were uniquely designed by your living, loving Creator. God gave you gifts, talents, dreams, and … The rest of the story…
Would you believe there are still guys who travel from town to town with the ol’ love ’em and leave ’em motto etched in their minds? This is something I sang about a few years back in a song called “Lightning Love”. As you know, lightning love strikes quickly and never in the same place twice. And it almost always leaves a negative, indelible … The rest of the story…
Never say never. Never again. Or never is a long, long time. Never give up. And of course…Neverland. It seems there’s no end to the way we humans use that word. I’m no exception. I used it twice in the title of one of my old songs, “Never Neverland”. I don’t tend to write many songs based on negative or bad experiences. But this … The rest of the story…
Would You Call Me A Madman Across The Water?
When I graduated high school, my brother bought me a graduation gift that helped change the course of my professional life. He gave me an album by Elton John called “Madman Across The Water”. It wasn’t the first time I had listened to Elton John, but it was the first album I spent a lot of time getting to know inside and out. That’s … The rest of the story…
What’s That Jeep Wave All About?
This post has very little to do with what I normally write about, but by chance I found a video about the “Jeep Wave” today. I remember when we bought our brand new Wrangler TJ back in 2004, one of the salesmen said, “Don’t forget to give the Jeep Wave when you pass another Jeep”. He said it was a tradition, but he didn’t … The rest of the story…
Be Careful Demanding What You Deserve – you might get it
Have you ever felt like you’ve been denied what you deserve? Because of some lyrics I’ve written, I’ve noticed some other lyrics in songs where the songwriter used the line “give me what I deserve.” I’ve also noticed a lot of that attitude in the public as a whole. So many people demanding that someone else, or the government, or a corporation, or a … The rest of the story…
Yeah, life these days is challenging from every corner. It’s frustrating to see so much hurt, hopelessness, and inhumanity. It’s tempting to simply gripe, complain, and yell at the world. But don’t those things just add to the problems? How about you try this on for size: Give thanks instead. Your Creator would love to hear from you. Instead Don’t try to pray away … The rest of the story…
Okay, here’s the deal…I’m getting into my studio to produce some songs, and I’d like you to join me. Well, not literally. But I’d like to feature your words in one of the songs. So, if you write lyrics, or poems, or stories, and you’ve always thought it would be cool to hear those words in a song, here’s your chance. Get the word … The rest of the story…
Merry Christmas 2014
Merry Christmas! May the Prince of Peace rule in your heart today and always. Please enjoy this song as my gift to you. And here are the words… I Believe In The God of Christmas Some believe there’s just today” And then we die and fade away… Such a sad and hopeless life to lead. Others say we never die” We all live on … The rest of the story…
Reason For Faith #1
OK…it’s finally down to the last reason for faith…which is actually the first song on my Raise The Praise Vol 1 collection. This one is called “You Are”. You might say it’s based on one of the laws of thermodynamics that essentially says “you can’t get something from nothing”. Believing that all we can see in our natural world, solar system, galaxy, and universe just … The rest of the story…
Reason For Faith #2
My next to the last reason for faith comes from song number two on the Raise The Praise Vol 1 collection. The song is called “Give Me What I Deserve”, and that’s something we should never say to God. People who donate to charities don’t go to Heaven. People who take care of the elderly don’t go to Heaven. People who perform “random acts of … The rest of the story…
Reason For Faith Number 3
Hello again. It’s only 3 more days till Christmas, and I’m still counting down the songs off my “Raise The Praise” collection. In case you haven’t been following the countdown, each day I’ve been using one or more of the songs as an example of a reason for faith. As you can see from the picture, today’s reason is about restoration. Once you realize … The rest of the story…
Reasons For Faith Numbers 5 and 6
Yep, I have two more reasons for faith for you today. And yep, they’re found in the lyrics to two songs from my “Raise The Praise” collection. The first reason is based on the solid knowledge that God will never leave you nor forsake you. It’s called “In The House of the Lord”, and you may notice some close references to Psalm 23. I’d … The rest of the story…
Reasons For Faith Numbers 7 and 8
The two reasons for faith I’m sharing with you today are about love and a small voice. These lyrics are to songs 7 and 8 on the “Raise The Praise” CD I just made available in the past week. I hope the words and music encourage you to remain hopeful, in the joy of the Lord, this Christmas and throughout the year. If anything … The rest of the story…