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What I Can Do for You I’m Doing for Him

No matter how serious the meaning of this song, it’s also a bit fun. You might enjoy listening to it here . A free lead sheet can be found here. Let me feed you when you are hungry; Let me … Continue reading

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The Cross Song

You may listen to this song here and get a free lead sheet here. Won’t you tell me about that cross that’s hanging down from your neck? Did you get it as a gift or purchase it for yourself? Did … Continue reading

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Neighbor

Novelist John Grisham probably doesn’t know that his book, The Street Lawyer, was a major inspiration for this song. I’d long wanted to retell Jesus’ story of the Good Samaritan in song. With its emphasis on the homeless, The Street … Continue reading

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As Jesus Loves

Who is blind, one who cannot see, Yet seeks to care for those in need? Or one who claims to see, But never looks beyond himself? Who is deaf, one who cannot hear, Yet heeds the cries of those in … Continue reading

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All Like Sheep (A)

Have you ever been around sheep? Or had the opportunity to observe sheep for a length of time? Or read a book like Phillip Keller’s little book, Lessons from a Sheepdog? As horrible as it sounds to say, sheep are … Continue reading

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It’s Better to Be Poor

What Christian author–and many a non-Christian author as well–would fail to appreciate Proverbs 25:11? A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Proverbs 15:23 is in the same vein: A man has joy by the … Continue reading

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A Child Much Loved by You

This isn’t one of my more recent songs, but it’s one I often sing when I first pick up my guitar in the morning. It has a special significance, as you can see below. Years before Kathleen and I even … Continue reading

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All Around the World

You may have read last week’s post about the round “Send Me; I’m Yours,” which was based on a  conversation between God and the prophet Isaiah in Isaiah 6:8. I heard the voice of the Lord say, “Whom will I … Continue reading

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The True Source

I come believing, Lord,That You’re the true source of LIFE,And as I go my way,Help me to be my best for You. I come believing, Lord,That You’re the true source of JOY,And as I go my way,May my heart sing … Continue reading

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A Special Brand-New Sun

Okay, I realize the celebration of Christmas is officially over, but I haven’t stopped singing my two Christmas songs around the house. This song is one of them. I didn’t have a recording before, but I do now and wanted … Continue reading

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