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The Jesus Music

Hippie rocker turned Christian rock pioneer Larry Norman famously sang, “Why should the devil have all the good music?” The answer is, he shouldn’t, and he doesn’t! As I continue to reflect on The Jesus Music, a documentary on the roots, rise, and impact of CCM, my brain hasn’t shut down.

I struggled to get to sleep after watching it the first time (Yes, I have already gone again!) as I worshipped, prayed, and thought of the power of music and how it impacted my life. Indeed, music breaks down...

Thankful

If you were raised in church “back in the day,” chances are you grew up singing the old hymn Count Your Blessings. Do you recall the repetitive line in the chorus? “Count your blessings, name them one by one. Count your blessings, see what God has done!”

A few years ago, I read a great book by Ann Voskamp entitled One Thousand Gifts, in which she set out to do just that! I took her up on this challenge, and as I counted my blessings, I was amazed by the blessings of God. Consequently, the ...

Happy New Year

Our calendars tell us it is about that time; a new year, and a new you!  Right?  Yes, it is the time in which we all start making some changes.  The morning talk shows and social media platforms will be overflowing with ideas to help you lose weight, be more organized and balanced, and better yourself.  Get that gym membership and go longer than the first couple of weeks in January!  

And, of course, everyone is also hoping that 2021 looks better than 2020.  Serenity Now!  No guarantees exist, bu...