Category Archives: Music

My Top 100 Songs of All Time

I just turned 60 and wanted to do something fun to celebrate. I’m kind of a nerd about the music I like, so this is what I chose to do. Of course, I also had a party with my family that was really awesome, but this is more of a private treat. I’ve been aContinue reading “My Top 100 Songs of All Time”

Sci-Fi Songs for Inspiration

Here is a list of my favorite classic rock songs that have lyrics and music that reflect a science fiction theme. I grew up with these songs and they are still among my favorites today. It’s not like I only liked songs that had a sci-fi theme. In fact, most of the music that I’veContinue reading “Sci-Fi Songs for Inspiration”

My Creative Christian Heroes

One of my passions is to see the Gospel of Jesus Christ communicated to the world in creative ways. Just because we’re talking about God doesn’t mean we have to preach a sermon, standing in a pulpit, delivering a dry monologue, using Biblical terms that many people don’t understand. We believers should use the talents and giftsContinue reading “My Creative Christian Heroes”

Straight Outta Compton, Movie

Not all rap music is full of explicit language, violence and degrading depictions of women, but much of today’s rap music is. The new movie Straight Outta Compton is a biopic about the group of five rappers known as N.W.A. who had a huge influence in popularizing rap music that is filled with hate, violence,Continue reading “Straight Outta Compton, Movie”

Garth Brooks puts Family First

I am not a fan of Country Music, nor have I ever had any interest in Garth Brooks … until now. I do know that Mr. Brooks is one of the biggest Country Music legends of all time, and when I hear of such a humble, God-centered attitude coming from someone of his public stature, IContinue reading “Garth Brooks puts Family First”

Bette Midler, on Ariana Grande

The article below appeared yesterday on MSN.com, and it shares Bette Midler’s take on the overly sexualized young female pop singers that dominate the music scene these days. Bette says it much better than I ever could, and she has the professional pedigree to make these statements. I agree completely. It’s a great article andContinue reading “Bette Midler, on Ariana Grande”

Ariana Grande & the Pop Star Machine

Why is it that talented young actresses that get their start on Nickelodeon and Disney Channel almost always go off the deep end as soon as they hit adulthood? One day they’re clean-cut and wholesome and the perfect role-model for our kids, and then they turn 18 or 21 and turn into partying-hard, overly-sexualized pop stars who careContinue reading “Ariana Grande & the Pop Star Machine”

The Willis Clan

I just discovered the Willis Clan a few days ago but I’m already a huge fan. I watched the video below, their audition for America’s Got Talent. I was blown away by not just their talent, but also the sheer coolness of a family of 12 talented kids playing and singing together and having a great time in the process.Continue reading “The Willis Clan”

Katy Perry, Not Making a Joyful Noise

Christian rappers Lecrae and Flame are suing pop singer Katy Perry for stealing the beat from their song “Joyful Noise”, a strongly Christian song, and using it in her song “Dark Horse”, a song that glorifies black magic and other kinds of evil. Below is the article from theboombox.com. I’ll follow the with my comments on thisContinue reading “Katy Perry, Not Making a Joyful Noise”