Does anyone write christian based songs?

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I am not sure we need to limit the discussion to any paticular topic.... i'd say if you want to turn the discussion to something else post it here or start another thread... and let this thread go it's own way ... it will go away by itself if the disscussion is of no interest to anyone ...

I don't think alot of people follow the thread ether, because it's so long.
 
When I started this thread many moons ago, it was to find out if there were any other songwriters that visited this forum that wrote songs from a christian perspective like I did. There is a difference in the way I approach writting a song now than when I wrote purely from secular tense.

This thread has wondered many times off topic, but eventually it returned.

I chose not to be the one to keep this thread alive. But if anyone else still had a genuine intrest in it, I would still add my two cents. There is some good stuff in this thread, if you can read that long.

I do share my beliefs and will discuss them if someone asks. I like to do as a quote I once read: "Preach the Gospel everyday, and if necessary use words."

You servant in Christ,
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George
 
Thanks George,

It has been a blessing to me just to know that some of the names that I have seen and continue to see in the other forums are Christian brothers (and sisters I hope) of mine.

You quoted or paraphrased my absolute favorite quote outside of the scripture wich I believe is attributed to Saint Francis of Asise (sp?).

Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel and when necessary use words.

I had hoped to hear more from others on their favorite Chritian songwriters just to see who inspired others out there.

I also wanted to make sure I was being sensitive to others interests because I felt like I might be running everyone off by expending so many responses on the other issues dicussed above.

Thankyou to those who have encouraged me via the private message board. :)
 
That would be "Assisi". In deference to educating the uneducated. Also, your reference to "angel of light" is the disguise Satan can put on to decieve others. Just thought I would point that out..

ScooterB, I really like your example of a soldier with a target on his chest. I will have to remember that one. Actually I just finished writing a song called "Angels To Water The Seeds" (copyright CBTS publishing 2002) about how we cannot be christians alone but must rely on each other for encouragement in keeping faith. Thought it was relevant to your comments above.

Very good discussion.
 
Scooter B said:
I had hoped to hear more from others on their favorite Chritian songwriters just to see who inspired others out there.
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Don't know about inspired, I only wrote a couple of songs myself but I like Michael Card (thoughI haven't listened to him for a while) as far as christian songwriters go and Keith Green is high on the list. There is so much good christian music in US compared to place I grew up at... had like none... and I mean no christian music at all...

oh ye Glen Kiser from Rez band, my all time favorite is his colaboration with Darrel Mansfield on "Trimed and Burning" and "Slow Burn" there are some great songs on those albums written by Glen ...

and does anyone knows Dennis Agajenian (sp?) I realy like his songs too.
 
George,
Wow, what a thead you got going here. It's amazing how you mention Christ and everyone responds. I haven't read through this whole thread yet but I wanted to let you know that I write Christian music. I enjoy all the music coming out of the "Passion"
worship as well as FFH, Delirious, Audio Adreanaline, older stuff like Larry Norman, Rez band, Andre Crouch, etc. The Audio Adrenaline CD "Underdog" was produced by Charlie Peacock and is an excellent recording. The Jars 1st one was produced by Adrian Belew and is everybit as sound as any Rock recording done in the last decade. For me the CCM genre is where the best music is happening today, which stands to reason as it's salt and light. Great thread and God bless you for being a light to all that come to this thread!
 
Welcome Uzza and Middleman,

Fed those guys you mentioned are also on my list.

Glen Kaiser also has at least two solo albums that are very worship oriented.

I still remember the day Keith Green died ans I need to get some of his stuff on CD I have at least six of his "albums" on cassette. At least I never had any eight tracks :p

I'm not sure about the Dennis guy you mentioned but there is a Dennis Jernigan that started out here in the Oklahoma City Metro area but now lives outside of Tulsa. He does all original worship music and travels all over the world and stiil does a city wide worship service the first Friday of every month. It as at a 2,000 + seat auditorium and people line up two hours before it starts!
 
Scooter B and Middleman;

Thank you for clarifying the quote by "Assisi". Though it is a text outside that of scripture, it most definitely embodies the truth of what we're supposed to be doing according to the Word.


Fed;

Different things inspire me at different times. Lately the group, "Mercy Me" have really been getting my attention as well as "Third Day". But there is one artist that is not as well known that has always been a welcomed favorite of mine, "Danny Chambers". There was a time that it took the music to inspire me. Now I am drawn to the anointing of God that is found evident in what someone is doing, singing, or playing.


UZZA;

Welcome to the thread.

Anytime one openly states that he or she is a Christian he or she will catch flak for it. But I figured God had enough undercover Christians. They won't do or say anything to blow their cover as to whom there are. And choose to be incognito and blend in. And on the other side of the spectrum there are those who believe it is their mission in life to shove who they are down everyone else's throat. But it has been my experience that no one cares to know what you know until they know you care. So I choose to be truthful as to who I am and walk in it. I'm finding out more everyday as to what the cross is, that I am supposed to pick up and carry. And as importantly, learning what it is not.

Looking forward to hearing how your walk relates to your songs and music.

<><
George
 
silly guy!

i was born and raised catholic.

i was living in san diego and i helped a neighbor move. while moving her stuff we talked about religion. the next day i found a book outside my door.

a few weeks later i had the "born again" experience.

i read the bible cover to cover and the new testament through 3 times completely all in the space of about 3 mos. while i was lead guitarist in a gospel band.

we played around 4-5 times a week at prisons and detention centers, and various churches including our home church.

i have been to every church in my area within the last few years. i am not ashamed or afraid to admit my faith in jesus and i welcome any and all discussion on any topic of faith.


that being said...


to have scooter b hurling accusations of humanism and unbelief seems very silly.

scooter is a true presbyterian and since he apparently has no idea what i mean by this i will say that the presbyterian is the elder brother of the prodigal son.

:)

judge not lest ye also be judged.
 
jeap;

I cannot speak for anyone else, but I myself have been guilty of allowing my zeal for God to lead my words out of my mouth at the expense of wisdom. And in the process of my spoken words, I had offended some. Although that was not my intention, it was however the out come.

It's hard in this environment to convey your thoughts and have everyone comprehend your intentions behind them. Personally I'd rather look a man in the eyes when I have a conversation with him for I have found them to be the windows into the soul (the mind, will, and emotions). But we do not have that luxury here. Therefore, it compels me even more to choose my words carefully, if I am to be as wise as a serpent and as harmless as a dove.

I must confess that after reading your posts it was very confusing to me as to where you were coming from by the words in your posts. But then that’s not hard to do because I'm confused easily, most of the time. But in the end I don't know you, and you don't know me, but I hope that we both know Christ. And more importantly, that He knows us. And on that we have common ground.

May the blessing of Abraham over take you and your household in Christ.

Your servant in Christ,
<><
George
 
god is a meaningless Question

Please ppl, stay free. The catholic church (and I know what I am talking about, I was raised catholic) is based upon feelings of guilt and the denial of pleasure.

Be good to eachother, make up some good moral values and most important: enjoy life. If you need a god to set up those moral values for you, ok, but don't ever use that god to exploit those same values from others.
 
god is a meaningless Question

Please ppl, stay free. The catholic church (and I know what I am talking about, I was raised catholic) is based upon feelings of guilt and the denial of pleasure.

Be good to eachother, make up some good moral values and most important: enjoy life. If you need a god to set up those moral values for you, ok, but don't ever use that god to exploit those same values from others.
 
god is a meaningless Question


...except to those who have received their answer. :)

religion is the meaningless Question.

But it is given to each man to work out his own salvation,.... or not.

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George
 
Hey jeap,
I agree with George and if you remember I posted that I was confused as well by your statements. I don't belive Scooter B tried to judge you in any way and tryed to choose his words curifuly. Not that he needs any defence from me or anyone.

I think this tread was turned ot another subject at this point and for good reason. All this INTERNET talk does not seem to work very well. The lack of "eye contact" only leads to confusion and false assumptions about people. So lets not add to it ...

even now I read your post and though you probably didn't mean it that way (or you did :) ) but it seems you begin to sound offended..... but you don't sound you typed... so my assumpiton is silly... I picture in my head how thouse words MAY sound and come to certaint conclusions... which are probably wrong...

this IMpersonal communication is better suited for sharing more factual nonpersonal/nonspiritual information IMHO, like ... mic placement, gear price... whatever...

And like George said I hope you know Christ and follow Him...
and if so God bless you and keep you in His peace and if not then .... well... you should look into getting to know him :D

now how about that band "mercy me" ... are they great or what ...
we sang "How great is Your love" and "I can only imagine" with congregation ... and it was a blessing...


BrettB,

first I didn't want to answer but... look... you paint with a "broad brush" (is that how you say it ? )

Nazis had what they considered "good moral values" and probably enjoyed life too... :mad: :eek: :o

I know this might start another fatefull debate but I just couldn't let that comment fly... sorry everyone :(
 
George you bit me to it :D...

well what is a meaningfull question then...??? :cool: (<- see I'm cool as in not offended or ticked :rolleyes: , don't tell me I'll have to describe my emotions for every statement I make here... :) )
 
Fed;

I don't believe BrettB was trying to stir up anything. I believe he spoke from a true religous experince clouded in the rituals and doctrines of man. Bearing the scars of comdemnation's whip. This is where we miss it. When we come accross someone who has been hardened against the things of God because of man, and we only succeed in confirming their thoughts concerning God.

My greatest concern is that others might not be able to recognize God in me because I'm in the way. This is where my light should shine the brightest. But does it?

<><
George
 
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George Parler said:
Fed;

I don't believe BrettB was trying to stir up anything. I believe he spoke from a true religous experince clouded in the rituals and doctrines of man. Bearing the scars of comdemnation's whip.
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I couldn't agree more George... I meant that my answer to his post is probably going to stir something... (maybe not) which would probably be my falt and would not "let the light shine" ...

I like to talk about all the questions that are raised here aspecialy if people are not just nasty and ask honest questions and give honest answers ... my english is limited (which is poor excuse :) ) ... so I'm trying hard to be understood and not missunderstood... :)

I don't know if you can realy "block" God,... this is realy hard one... because if God wants to reach someone ... He will... the oportunities we have to share His love and mercy are also (maybe mostly) for our grouth in Him. I suppose this discussion (not that you tried to start one) would have to be scripture based... which is cool... I need to look into it more...

I guess from our point of view we could ofcourse misrepresent Jesus, as many did and do (and I'm sure I am one of them :( ), it sure is a chalenge...

man I just can't make a point... I am an idiot... I should just stick to singing and playing... and let others do the talking and typing... this just confirms something... I was resently asked to share at worship leaders conference and I turned it down... now I am sure I was right... sheesh! :eek: :)

I know ... I need Aaron ;)
 
fed you are much better at expressing yourself than you know.

your point about not being able to block god must be true!

yes i am offended by what scooter says. he appears to be very self righteous.

he says "i am not going to judge anyone" and then he judges. it reminds me of the church ppls who say "i am not going to gossip" but then they start gossipping anyway.

he is like the description in the bible about the one who tries to remove the speck from another's eye while ignoring the log in his own.

my original statement was that i had been in a gospel band for a year and that i felt lucky to have made it out of there alive. he turns that into accusations and then blames others for taking the thread off topic.

like a modern day pharisee he seems to believe himself to be in a superior position to pass judgement on his fellow men. he is the one to speak for god and pronounce who is the true believer and who is not. who is doing right and who is not. who he wants to go to church with and who he doesnt.

he fancies himself a warrior chasing demons but he comes off as an unpleasant self righteous fool.


:)
 
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