Author Archives: John Lage, Jr.

‘The Seeds of Doubt’

This song was written two days after ‘The Answer’. My emotions had been fluctuating wildly over that short period of time. I’d known for about nine days now, what I was to do, and had the faintest of notion of … Continue reading

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‘The Answer’

Someone once said ‘be careful what you ask for, you just might get it’, I have a feeling that this may be the case, concerning a question I have been hounding God with for quite some time. I’ve been asking … Continue reading

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‘When Are We Gonna Learn?’

‘When Are We Gonna Learn?’ There’s a lot of hating in this world today Why can’t we just get along? Most of us find reasons to hate someone some where We try to make them feel is if just living … Continue reading

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‘Sparks’

I had breakfast today with my spiritual director and dear friend, Ken Bauman. We talked of our church and how in some ways it seems to have to learn the same lessons over and over again. Something, perhaps God’s spirit, … Continue reading

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‘Simply Amazing’

This song was written on one of those days when I stopped to wonder how God manages to do what only God can do. Keep this astounding world running while somehow finding a way to be there for each of … Continue reading

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‘Speak Through Me’

The song was written March 7, 2012 as I was thinking about how I got to a place where I could write and share with others these songs and other musings. That I am doing this, simply does amaze me … Continue reading

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‘Seize the Moment’

This song was inspired by a boat named ‘Seas the Moment’ seen on interstate 35 while returning from a weekend hiking on the Superior Hiking Trail. My friend, Ron Wadley, was driving so I actually wrote it while on the … Continue reading

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‘You’re Calling Me, I Know’

I wrote this song/prayer on March 5, 2012. As I am just posting it now, you can tell I am a little behind on getting things posted on this site. I don’t post everything I write on the site, only … Continue reading

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‘Loved, By God’

Some days I awake to the knowledge that God has already imprinted on my brain, his message for me for the day. The day I wrote this song, started just that way. God is awesome! May you feel and recognize … Continue reading

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‘Empty Me Now’

I wrote this song a couple of weeks ago in response to a blog message I received from friend of mine, Heather Nielsen. Heather is a nurse who left her job as a critical care nurse at Mayo Clinic to … Continue reading

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