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The Blacksmith 2026

This song is autobiographic and is a revamped version of the song I wrote in 2012. For a very long time, I kept my history of heavy drinking secret from nearly everyone, along with the shame I felt for having … Continue reading →

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Your Life?

This song was inspired by my dear friend, Ray, during a conversation we had at the mosque last week as we watched over our Muslim neighbors. Ray is one of the happiest people I’ve ever met…at all times. He asked … Continue reading →

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Connections

This song flowed into being as I thought of my many friends with whom I share a great deal of time, wide ranging interests, a love of life, and love for each of them. The song is dedicated to Patrick, … Continue reading →

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Bead By Bead

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Lamentation 2026

Lamentation 2026 Who’d have ever believed they’d be traitors To the land of the red, white and blue White sons of the greatest generation They had us, they raised us, and now they’ve betrayed us All the while watching FOX … Continue reading →

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As Your Hands

As Your Hands As I review, all the people who have been An influence and shaped what I believe I start to realize how many You have sent To help me grow up spiritually My mom and dad, people who … Continue reading →

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Truth Is

Truth Is I told so many lies Back when alcohol ruled my whole life These days I realize The booze couldn’t ever set my heart free Of the pain, the hurt I tried to hide That tore me up so … Continue reading →

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Show Up

Show Up Show up, show up As God’s face, just show up Show up here, show up there All the time, everywhere Show up, show up As God’s love, just show up The powers of evil have shown up Here … Continue reading →

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Voices

Voices I’m hearing voices They’re frightened, they’re scared I look around There’s nobody there Some are loud, some are hushed Most are filled with despair People are hiding, they’re staying at home Though things seem much worse when you’re there … Continue reading →

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Embrace!

Embrace! Embrace your gifts, all God’s given you Embrace your friends, each one tried and true Embrace the past, your joys and your mistakes Embrace the future, and the choices you’ll make Your gifts are the blessings God gives Each … Continue reading →

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