Listen carefully to the lyrics of this song. Sure I could say that for any gospel song worth its salt, but in this case it is worth paying careful attention again. In my humble opinion this song could not be written without walking through a number of life’s paths where there were significant obstacles that […]
Read More DMCD Songs: No Other Choice – Tye TribbettLet me see if I’ve got this right. When people get married the deal is that this arrangement is til death do us part. Yet some stats somewhere suggest that Christian marriages are just as likely to end in divorce as non-Christian marriage. Whatever the stats say the reality is it is not uncommon to […]
Read More Talking Point: Christian DivorceThis is a beautiful song that reminds us where all good gifts come from. What I love about this song is not just the chilled out vibe that it emits, but also that deep core reminder that the source of all things pleasant, bright, encouraging, constructive and beautiful is from the Father of Lights, and […]
Read More DMCD Songs: From Heaven by Jon GibsonHere’s a tricky thing about following Jesus. It can be an intensely personal and individual journey. To a large degree you’re responsible for your own development and commitment to Christ. When we are judged we won’t be able to blame church leaders and all that kinda jazz. We will be judged on individual grounds. Yet […]
Read More Be Careful Lest They FallMy dear brothers and sisters who happen to live on the other side of the pond will be celebrating their Independence Day. Of course Will Smith won’t be defeating aliens to give the President a chance t talk about those values that makes America so great, but I can imagine a fair few proud Americans […]
Read More Talking Point: Pledging Allegiance – The Disciple of Christ and PatriotismLast week a scandal rocked the banking industry in England as it was discovered that certain traders in a particular bank were carrying on with illegal behaviour to gain a profit. The implications of the scandal has lead to officials high up in the organisation resigning from their positions. To get a little more of […]
Read More Addressing The Issue – Getting To The Roots – Culture ChangeMy sister passed this song onto me the other day. I heard it once, then heard it again. It can be easy to get caught up in the emotion of the song and not pick up on what’s going on and what the consequences are. Having done so, it left me sober considering what it […]
Read More DMCD Songs: Holy FireImagine having everything you ever wanted. Like me you might have a wish-list that’s useful for when people want to get you a birthday present. Multiply all those kind of wishes and just envisage getting it all. Now ask yourself this question. Am I now satisfied? Chances are, if you take the challenge seriously and […]
Read More Keeping It SimpleI recall reciting the 10 Commandments on a regular basis. In the church community that I engaged with whilst living in Stoke-on-Trent it was a weekly ritual that even the children had to engage in. Being old school, we recited the KJV deal of the Decalogue which promised much mirth for the children and young […]
Read More Talking Point: Beware CovetousnessI get down sometimes. Part of the reason for quoting scriptures like the joy of the Lord is my strength and rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice, is because sometimes I don’t feel like rejoicing and sometimes I don’t experience joy. Listening to songs like this as well remind me of […]
Read More DMCD Songs: So Blue – Jon Gibson
