This Darkness

On September 6, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, Lyrics, Poetry2 Comments

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I wrote this several years ago when I was trying to turn the words into a song. That hasn’t worked out, maybe because I’m not as good a song writer as John Cooper and Skillet. The first two songs after the post reflect that. Some day I will get there. Just have to keep writing.

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This Darkness

Even when I’m in this darkness

I feel your hand reaching out

When every night the skies are starless

You whisper and it sounds like a shout

I fall deeper and deeper in

I run from You, run from my shame

I sin, I sin, I sin, I sin again

I don’t understand how You still call my name

This darkness is overwhelming

Your voice is like a rope

This darkness is all consuming

Your word is my hope

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Why can’t I get out of this mess?

Why do I run from Your love?

When I am struggling to find rest

I hear You say lift your eyes above

Everytime I feel your warmth shine

I run, I run, I run to the cold rain

Everytime You say give me all I says it’s mine

And I fall, I fall, it’s always the same

This darkness is overwhelming

Your voice is like a rope

This darkness is all consuming

Your word is my hope

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As I struggle to comprehend

As I struggle to understand

I hear you say this isn’t the end

and then I reach for your hand

This darkness is overwhelming

Your voice is like a rope

This darkness is all consuming

Your word is my hope

I reach for your hand

When I am consumed by all my problems

When I have hit rock bottom

When I can’t see through the darkness

I hear You say you love me regardless

I reach for your hand

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I Want To Live by Skillet –

Out Of Hell by Skillet –

I Will Rise Again by Jason Gray –

In This Darkness by Ginny Owens –

Rise by Colton Dixon –

Rise by Sixx AM –

Face Everything And Rise by Papa Roach –

In The Darkness by Dustin Kensrue –

March Out Of The Darkness by Papa Roach –

New, Forgotten, Unknown 9/2/16 New Music Friday

On September 2, 2016September 21, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, music, new music, new music FridayLeave a comment

Four new musician followers this week. Take a listen, find some new music to listen to. Please feel free to share/purchase the song I wrote the lyrics to, Lily Messer is the voice and Ceylon Wise is the producer. I have many more songs I would like to get out there but can not financially afford to record them. If interested in teaming up together, feel free to contact me.

What I Am by Lara Landon –

This Love by Joseph Cannavo –

Awake by A Foreign Affair –

Lucky Star by Stan Silver –

Thanks for all the follows, musicians and non-musicians.

Some other music from non-followers I have listened to recently. Pick out a few you haven’t heard and take a listen.

Bad Day by Group 1 Crew –

Bounty On My Head by Grizfolk –

Heart Gone Cold by Foghat –

Rebound by Drew Balbridge –

Can’t You Hear Him Calling by Candi Staton –

Couldn’t Believe by Broods –

Leave Them All Behind by Billy Talent –

Go Big Or Go Home by American Authors –

How Much Longer by Half Mile Home –

Better by Hezekiah Walker –

Love Remains by Hillary Scott and the Scott Family –

God by House Of Heroes –

Drive It Like You Stole It by Hudson Thames –

Good Company by Jake Owen –

Pick Up Lines by Justin Moore –

Stars by Kat Deluna –

Son Was Lifted Up by Leeland –

If I Didn’t Know You by Nick Fradiani –

Be Enough by Nonpoint –

Interstate by Randy Rogers-

Breakdown by Rebelution –

Write It On The Wall by Royce Lovett –

Anthony by Run River North –

Catch Me When I Fall by Stitched Up Heart –

The Day That I Found God by Switchfoot –

Blood On My Hands by Through Fire –

Come Holy Spirit by Vertical Church Band –

Don’t Ask My Neighbors by Will Downing –

and our song:

I Question You by Lily Messer –

On Itunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-question-you-single/id1018588943

Merry Christmas – 115 Days To Go

On September 1, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life3 Comments

Well, it was actually yesterday that it was 115 days to go …..

My God, My Music, My Life

Some of you may be saying what? I say why not? Why wait until December 25th to celebrate the birth of our savior. Why wait until we are so busy with everything else that goes with the season that before we know it it is here and gone. Why wait until Christmas Eve to go to church?

Summer is winding down, fall is coming on and then winter will be here. This year has gone by so quick. Seems like winter just ended. I know, we still have 3 months and 22 days until winter officially begins and I will appreciate every minute of fall but.. Back to school shopping is done, Halloween is on the shelves and in probably about 30-40 days there will be Christmas items on the shelves. Wal-Mart has already started their lay-away program for Christmas. Two weeks earlier than last year. Keeping the c in…

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Difference In A Year/ Emerald City Half Marathon

On September 1, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, running, training3 Comments

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Here is a recap of last years training and race. The Ups and Downs of Training a 9/10 Year Old- and my spiritual life
Needless to say it was a struggle. I am proud to say I grew up. Last year it was all about pushing Kylie and Brinley, mainly Kylie. You have to get the miles in or you won’t finish. You have to do this or you have to do that and getting push back from Kylie.

This year was different. This year it was let’s get what you can in , do what you can and see what happens. Kylie was sick for a week and half and then a week after she recovered Brinley was sick for a week. Throw in the heat and humidity on top of that and there wasn’t much training going on. I really don’t think they even ran ten times in six weeks. They did do a five miler on the treadmill but the outdoor runs were always less miles than they were supposed to be because of the heat.

Was I ever surprised on race day. Even though it was hot they both set personal records. No, let me change that. They smashed their time from last year. Last year they finished in 1:17:22 (11:49 per mile pace). This year Kylie finished 1:09:48 (10:40 per mile pace). She took almost 8 minutes off last year, 1:09 minute per mile faster. Brinley finished in 1:12:18 (11:03 per mile pace). She took almost 5 minutes off last years time.

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Kylie was strong the entire race. She surprised me at the water stations. I thought she would stop and walk but no, she stopped, drank, and was off. Maybe it was the music. This is the first race Kylie ran with music. Brinley started to struggle around mile four.

I ran ahead with Kylie because there was no stopping her and then I would run back and check on Brinley. Then go back up to Kylie and so forth. The last time I checked on Brinley a couple moms had taken her under her wing and said we got her, run with the other one. I love the running community.

After Kylie’s second mile she was faster each mile after that. That was even after taking a short walk break around four and half because her toenails were hurting. She even took another small walk break around five and half just to catch her breath from the heat. Those were her two fastest miles, beside mile one.

Anyway , I am so proud of both of them. Just goes to show you everyone trains differently. Some need pushed, some will just do their thing.

By the way, Kim had another strong run. She did awesome in the heat also. She finished in 1:42:04.

Then afterwards they celebrated at our church. Our church had youth small group kick off that night so they had lots of fun. Very busy day and they were wiped out when we got home. Their legs were sore the next day.