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 … Read the rest…
So, have you ever had someone point out your flaws and mistakes and say in a very cynical voice, “And you call yourself a Christian?” It happens to Christians all the time. I know I’ve experienced it more than once. So, how do you deal with it? I hope the negative naysayers don’t make you retreat into some “safe” hiding place. That’s no good. Listen… … Read the rest…
Could you pass the salt, please? I’m gonna serve up some tasty tidbits from the previous week…plus a few extras. In the Words and Music Podcast, Episode 94, I talk about: How the salt of the earth is losing its flavor Why it’s good to sing out loud…even if your voice stinks What you should do to keep your head from exploding What to do … Read the rest…
If you were God, and you could speak words to create the sun, moon, and stars, how many days do you think it would take you to create the whole universe? I don’t mean just the blueprint. Or mind mapping. Or sketches. Or even prototypes. I mean the whole universe and every kind of living thing in it. How long do you think it … Read the rest…
Is it just me? Or have you noticed how dark, dreary, and ominous things have gotten? Even here in America where the light of truth once shone brightest…everything is going dark. Movies, music, billboards, the internet…all filled with shadowed images and references. What do you think the attraction is with this downward spiral into a bottomless pit? Whatever it is, we shouldn’t embrace a fatalistic … Read the rest…
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 … Read the rest…
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 … Read the rest…
