Tag Archives: music
The Pied Piper
Did you ever have one of those songs just take up residence in your mind? Have I got a story for you. I was reminded of it this morning when I was power-napping after an early rise to take my … Continue reading
Listen to the Beat
Remember that scene from 1980 film The Jazz Singer {one of my most favorite films}? You know the scene, where Jess starts battling with the estrangement from his father while preparing for his big break on the Zany Gray TV … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Churches
Over a cup of coffee the last time I was in Ohio, I asked my daughter how things were going at her church. She said, “Okay. We’re still trying to get over that 800 active mark.” Hmm, I thought. At … Continue reading
Roar
I have to admit, I was never much of a Katy Perry fan. She’s pretty and talented, but her breakthrough into the contemporary music scene was marred — for me — by her song selection. I Kissed a Girl got … Continue reading
Wait for Christmas Rudolph
I don’t think I’m a Scrooge and I don’t think I’m related to the Grinch. But there is one aspect about this Christmas season that causes me pause. Christmas music. I love the season. I love the lights. I love … Continue reading
Country Christian — No. 1
Start the trumpets!!! Let the fanfare begin!!! Add some guitar strings!!! It’s time to present my No. 1 all time country song with a Christian message. And the honor goes to Carrie Underwood and her Jesus Take the Wheel. This … Continue reading
County Christian — No. 2
Well, we made it to the top two country songs that have a Christian message … at least in my opinion. Thus far, my ranked songs have been No. 10, Alabama’s Angels Among Us (Aug. 17); No. 9, Red Dirt … Continue reading
Country Christian — No. 3
The Top Three. That’s where we are in my list of the top country songs that have a Christian message. Thus far, my ranked songs have been No. 10, Alabama’s Angels Among Us (Aug. 17); No. 9, Red Dirt Road … Continue reading
Country Christian — No. 5
Country Christian — a genre of country songs that have — at least for me — a Christian message. I opened the series with Beer with Jesus by Thomas Rhett, way back in October (Oct. 13). Since then I decided … Continue reading
Country Christian — No. 6
Moving right along, here is the latest installment on those country songs that have — at least for me — a Christian message. I opened the series with Beer with Jesus by Thomas Rhett, way back in October (Oct. 13). … Continue reading
The Light 