New Music Friday 1/27/17

On January 27, 2017 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, music, new music, new music FridayLeave a comment

It has been a few weeks so maybe some of these would be considered classics by now.

Three 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.

Lanterns ( In The Dark) by Fight The Fade –

Nashville Girl by Alexis Taylor –

Get Spun by Shadow –

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.

Bradley Walker:

Why Me
Call Me Old Fashioned
I Count My Blessings
Sing Me To Heaven
Don’t Give Up On Me
Pray For God
The Right Hand of Fellowship
His Memory Walks On Water
With His Arms Wide Open

In The Time That You Gave Me

I Feel Sorry For Them –

Bruno Mars:

Straight Up & Down –

Butch Walker:

Wilder In The Heart –

Childish Gambino:

Stand Tall-

Confederate Railroad:

Lucky To Be Alive

Played The Game

If I Ever Cross That Line

Somebody Like You

Goodbye Song –

Delain:

Hurricane –

The Devil Makes Three:

The Angel Of Death

Come On Up To The House –

DNCE:

Almost

Blown

Truthfully –

Donovan Woods:

The First Time

Do I Know Your Name

Leaving Nashville –

Elizabeth Chan:

The Prayer –

Emeli Sande:

Selah

Happen

Right Now

Shakes

I’d Rather Not

Lonely

Sweet Architect –

Empire Of The Sun

Two Vines –

Frank Foster:

Red Bird

Louisianna

Carolina Blue –

Garth Brooks:

Weekend
Ask Me How I Know
Pure Adrenaline
Cowboys And Friends –

Gord Downie:

Don’t Let This Touch You –

Grouplove:

Welcome To Your Life

Good Morning

Don’t Stop Making It Happen –

Jamestown Revival:

Company Men

Poor Man’s Gold

Almost All The Time –

Joey & Rory:

If I Needed You

Nothing To Remember

That’s Important To Me

In The Time That You Gave Me –

Kevin Morby:

Dorothy

Black Flowers –

Little Mix:

No More Sad Songs –

Martha Wainwright:

Traveller

One Of Us –

Miranda Lambert:

You Wouldn’t Know Me

Pushin’ Time

Use My Heart

Good Ol’ Days

Things That Break

For The Birds

I’ve Got Wheels

We Should Be Friends –

The Naked And The Famous:

Higher

Falling –

Neil Young:

Indian Givers –

NOFX:

I Don’t Like Me Anymore

I’m So Sorry Tony –

Olivia Newton-John :

My Heart Goes Out To You
Immortality
Don’t KNow What To Say
Impossible

There’s Still My Joy –

The Piano Guys:

Okay –

Rachael Yamagata:

Money Fame Thunder –

Reckless Kelly:

How Can You Love Him
The Champ
Forever Today
Volcano
Who’s Gonna Be Your Baby Now

Moment In The Sun –

Rend Collective:

Free As A Bird

Live Alive –

The Rolling Stones:

I Can’t Quit You Baby –

Rumer:

A House Is Not A Home

What The World Needs Now Is Love-

Sam Roberts Band:

If You Want It

Lake Effect –

Set It Off:

Uncontainable
Upside Down
Admit It
Never Know

Me W/O Us –

Sho Baraka:

Here

Fathers –

Sully Erna:

Your Own Drum

Falling To Black –

William Michael Morgan:

Vinyl
I Met A Girl
Spend It All On You
Beer Drinker
I Know Who He Is
Somethin’ To Drink About
Lonesomeville

Missing –

and our song:

I Question You by Lily Messer –

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

Maybe Today

On January 26, 2017January 26, 2017 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, God, grief, grieving6 Comments

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There was a time

When I would hit my knees and pray

Thanking God you were mine

But that was before He took you away

I was upset, no, I was angry

Eyes sewn shut

No light could get in

I never thought to look up

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Running in circles

Can’t catch my breath

Don’t want to live

I would prefer death

I am out of tears

I scream and shout

I don’t want to grab the hand

I can see reaching out

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It never occurred to me

That I was on the wrong side

Until through a single crack

Appeared a slither of light

A feeling I can’t explain

A weight lifted off my chest

I could suddenly breathe again

A time to heal, a time to rest

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All the hurt and pain diminished

Understanding the tears I cried

Then a voice, I understand your pain

For my own son died

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Spinning by Disciple-

Pull The Plug by I Prevail-

On My Way by Hayden Panettiere-

The Shack Movie Trailer – Keep Your Eyes on Me by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill –

The Wound Is Where The Light Gets In by Jason Gray –

Why Not Me?

On January 25, 2017January 25, 2017 By roberthansen1317In cancer, children, Christian life12 Comments

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You look at me with tears in your eyes

Begging, pleading, asking God why?

You say I am too young

Too much life left to be done

High school graduation, jobs, marriage, children

Heroes and villains and all that will remain hidden

I am telling you it’s okay

I smile and simply say

Why not me?

Maybe it has to be

If it’s God’s plan and it’s my time

Then in His hands I will be fine

A plan

We can’t understand

A better lesson learned

A life being returned

My heart given to someone new

My kidneys will be donated too

My lungs will help someone breathe

Parts of me will continue to be

Maybe a foundation in my name

Will raise enough to change the game

In the meantime don’t be sad

Remember the time we have had

A lifetime wrapped up in just a few short years

When you cry let them be joyful tears

Things happen that only He can see

So I ask again, why not me?

Why should it be yourself

Or even someone else?

I am strong, brave, and courageous, can’t you see?

That is why I say why not me?

I trust in God’s plan so I don’t ask why me?

Let your smile be the last thing I see

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If you would like to help, there are many foundations to donate. Here are a few:

http://www.championforchildren.org/portfolio-item/lindseys-wish/

https://www.sambishfoundation.org/

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Little Giants by Tay Barton –

Sing Me To Heaven by Bradley Walker –

Kola by Damien Jurado –

Braid My Hair by Randy Owen –

Thy Will by Hillary Scott –

No One Fights Alone by Christian Spear –

Temporary Home by Carrie Underwood –

I’m Gonna Love You Through It by Martina McBride –

A Rainy Day

On January 17, 2017January 17, 2017 By roberthansen1317In Christian life4 Comments

I’d be wasting

All my praising

If I go complaining

About this rainy day

I need to feel the sun’s warm rays

Doesn’t look like that’ll be happening today

God is with me

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I see it on your face

Think you are lost in this place

My friend, don’t let it make you lose the race

God is with you

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Why, my friend, do you continue to sin?

Why do you struggle and walk against the wind ?

Turn around, walk with the spirit and let your life begin

God walks with you

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Do you wish to change ?

Then why do you stay the same?

Do you not know there’s blessings in the rain?

God carries you.

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I know the sun will shine again

This story ends so another can begin

Stay true, stay the course my friend

The lightning strikes and the thunder roars

Trust when this storm ends you will be stronger than before

Even if you lose the battle it doesn’t mean you lost the war

God is fighting on your side

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I know today is full of sorrow

But joy could be in your tomorrow

Rest assured God even takes care of the sparrows

Don’t go complaining when the rains are coming

Don’t you hear the angels humming

Can’t you hear the drums drumming

Don’t you know this storm won’t last

It will soon be in the distant past

Stay true, cling to the truth , hold steadfast

God is with you

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Blessings by Laura Story –

He Is With Us by Love & The Outcome –

Praise You In This Storm by Casting Crowns –

Call To Praise by Jeremy Riddle –

Here I Am To Worship by Phillips, Craig and Dean –

Your Program Will Return After This Break

On January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 By roberthansen1317In Christian life4 Comments

This has been the longest I have went without posting something. Two whole weeks. I have not even been able to keep up with other posts I enjoy reading. I am hoping to get back to normal soon.

My boss retired, a year earlier than expected, so we have had some changes going on. I am now working five nine hour days instead of three twelve hour days and one six hour day. I know, I know, woe is me. Five days of work a week. Welcome to the real world right? On the flip side this is the first time in ten years I am working less than twelve hours a day and will have weekends off.

If you know me I am a creature of habit. A man who follows routines. I even wore my lucky Ohio State shirt I wear every time the Buckeyes play and they still lost. I am all out of sorts. Bear with me while I adjust and get to a new routine schedule.

Have to learn to make time for God, for family, for me (exercise) and for writing and, unfortunately, writing is the easiest thing to give up until I get back on schedule. I am hoping next week.

Thank you for your patience while the construction of my life finishes up.

Missing by William Michael Morgan-

My List by Toby Keith-

Changes by Tesla –

New Music Friday 12/23/16

On December 23, 2016December 23, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, music, new music, new music Friday1 Comment

Crazy by Farewell, My Love –

Never Have To Be Alone by CeCe Winans –

Gotta Have You by Risa Binder –

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.

Airbourne:

Rivalry –

Avenged Sevenfold:

Angels

The Stage –

Bradley Walker:

The Toolbox –

Sinners Only –

Bruno Mars:

Too Good To Say Goodbye –

Butch Walker:

Ludlow Expectations

Descending

Irish Exit

Mexican Coke

Spark:Lost

Record Store

Can We Just Not Talk About Last Night –

Celtic Woman:

Walk Beside Me –

The Chainsmokers:

Setting Fires

Inside Out

Closer –

Delain:

Fire With Fire

Danse Macabre –

Donovan Woods:

They Don’t Make Anything in That Town –

Doyle Bramhall II:

The Veil

New Faith

Harmony

Cries Of Ages

Mama Can’t Help You –

Eddie James:

Magnify

Overcomer (Featuring Jason Gabbard)

I’m Blessed –

Elizabeth Chan:

We Are The Stars –

Emeli Sandé:

Every Single Little Piece

Give Me Something

Breathing Underwater –

Empire Of The Sun:

First Crush –

Faith Hill:

Somebody Stand By Me

Free

If This Is The End

Come To Jesus

Why –

Garth Brooks: (needs some youtube videos)

He Really Loves You

8teen

Grouplove:

Standing In The Sun

Spinning

Enlighten Me –

How To Dress Well:

What’s Up

The Ruins

They’ll Take Everything You Have

Untitled

I Was Terrible –

Jagwar Ma:

Say What You Feel

Give Me a Reason –

James Vincent McMorrow:

Lost Angles –

Jamestown Revival:

Done Me Wrong

Head On

Journeyman –

Jeff Rosenstock:

To Be A Ghost…

…While You’re Alive

The Fuzz-

King 810:

Black Swan

I Ain’t Goin Back Again-

Little Mix:

Shout Out To My Ex4

Nobody Like You

Nothing Else Matters –

Metallica

ManUNkind

Halo On Fire

Here Comes Revenge –

Miranda Lambert:

Runnin’ Just In Case

Tin Man

Well-Rested

Tomboy

Dear Old Sun

Keeper Of The Flame –

Tin Man –

The Naked And Famous:

Last Forever

Backslide

The Runners

My Energy –

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats:

Just To Talk To You –

Olivia Newton-John, Beth Nielsen Chapman & Amy Sky:

Grace And Gratitude

Live On

I Will Take Care Of You –

Rachael Yamagata:

EZ Target

Over

Nobody –

Reckless Kelly:

Radio

Sunset Motel

One More One Last Time

Sad Songs About You –

Rend Collective:

Joy Of The Lord

Your Royal Blood

Simplicity

Every Giant Will Fall –

Rumer:

You’ll Never Get To Heaven (If You Break My Heart) –

Sam Roberts Band:

Roll With The Spirits

Rogue Empire –

Set It Off:

Want

Tug Of War –

Sixx:A.M.:

We Will Not Go Quietly

Wolf At Your Door

The Devil’s Coming

Without You

Suffocate

Riot In My Head

Helicopters

That’s Gonna Leave A Scar –

Maybe It’s Time –

Sully Erna:

Hometown Life

Don’t Comfort Me

Turn It Up!

Blue Skies

Different Kind Of Tears –

William Michael Morgan:

Back Seat Driver –

and our song:

I Question You by Lily Messer –

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

Birds Of A Different Color : Christmas Eve

On December 21, 2016December 21, 2016 By roberthansen1317In birds of a different color, Christian life, Christmas, Christmas music, love, Merry Christmas, poems, Poetry25 Comments

cardinals, goldfinch, bluebird, nuthatch, chickadee: — art credit: James Hautman

Please take a minute to catch up on the history of the birds: (just click on the links)

Birds Of A Different Color

Birds Of A Different Color: The Sequel

It was Christmas Eve all through the land

All the birds stared in amazement at the Christmas tree so grand

The little birds could barely contain their excitement

The older birds looked on, filled with contentment

The eagle remembered how far they have come

He remembered all the work ALL the birds have done

Which made this day an even more special day

He took his place and said: “Birds, I have something to say”

Want to see one--not at a zoo--SOON!: — photo credit: Paula Krugerud Photography

“I’ll keep it short since tonight the little ones can’t be up late.”

“It has been a long time since we chose to love instead of hate.”

“It was a lot of work to repair our broken relationships.”

“As you all know, it hasn’t always gone to script.”

“We have learned from our mistakes, our experiences.”

“We have learned to work through our differences.”

“We have returned this land to the way it was created.”

“For that reason alone, tonight we ALL should be celebrated!”

“We are gathered here today because of the one who was born.”

“Who also died for us, tattered and torn.”

“As some of us birds are getting older,

We know we can’t carry this land on our shoulders.”

“We must teach the next generation

That love is the only way to rule this nation!”

All the birds started to sing

A beautiful sound that caused a gathering

All the animals from the forest came

The deer, the rabbit, the skunk and others you know by name

They gathered around the Christmas tree

They held hands and all sung with glee

The sound reached near and far

Then humans arrived, by foot and by car

They couldn’t believe their eyes

It was then they started to realize

Everything they thought they knew had to be ruled out

Because right there was a hawk singing with a field mouse

There was a bear beside a deer

There was a sheep standing by a wolf with no fear

There was a fox right beside a hare

All these beautiful birds were there

They could hardly believe their ears

When the animals said: “There is nothing here to fear!”

“Yes, at one time we were all enemies!”

“We decided to let love rule our hearts until our eyes could see!”

Then the humans held each other’s hands

All the different people across the land

Blacks and whites, Muslim and Christian

All races, all people, could see the animals vision

The eagle then spoke once again:

“One last thing to say my friends.”

“To move forward you must move on from the past!”

“You have to live as last is first and first is last.”

“Let every man, every woman, every boy, every girl

Know what it’s like to have peace in this world!”

“Let ALL our voices join together as we sing Silent Night!”

Then they sang Joy To The World and We Wish You A Merry Christmas

I can only say it’s all true, as I was there to witness

All the birds of a different color

Helped all the people discover

Instead of fighting they should ALL join hands

Because love is the only way to rule the land

Merry Christmas to ALL and to ALL a love filled night

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Let It Be Christmas by Alan Jackson –

My Grown Up Christmas List by Amy Grant –

Better Together by Gaither Vocal Band –

Join With The Angels by Matthew West –

Little Drummer Boy/ Peace On Earth by Bing Crosby and David Bowie –

Rest In You Tonight by The Oak Ridge Boys –

Gather Round by Band Of Merrymakers –

My Wish For Christmas by R Kelly –

Love Is Christmas by Sara Bareilles –

Happy Christmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon –

The Night Before Christmas by Brandon Heath –

Love Is Here by Laura Story –

A Joyful Noise by Little River Band –

Wish List by 7eventh Time Down –

Love Can Build A Bridge by The Judds-

Prayer Of St. Francis by Sarah McLachlan –

Silent Night by Pentatonix –

Joy To The World by Jeremy Camp –

We Wish You A Merry Christmas by Celtic Women –

Christmas Will Come

On December 20, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life3 Comments

My God, My Music, My Life

Christmas will come

No matter what you’ve done

Whether you believe or not

It doesn’t matter if you forgot

He came to fulfill His obligation

There is no need for negotiation

Many said He wasn’t God, they lied

He was born, He lived, He was crucified

Christmas is about His birth

He came to show us our worth

Born with silver spoon or born in a slum

Have no doubt Christmas will come

It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor,

Find it in your heart or in a store

If you live in America or Tel Aviv

It doesn’t matter what you believe

If you have or haven’t heard of Him

Whether your light is bright or dim

Santa Claus is not the reason

That we celebrate this season

If you can buy ten gifts or none

Have no doubt, Christmas will come

A long time ago on a cold…

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What Christmas Present Will You Give Jesus?

On December 19, 2016December 20, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, Christmas, Merry Christmas6 Comments

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Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how many presents under your branches are for me?

How many presents are under the tree for Jesus? It is his birthday. He is the reason for the season.

What presents can you give to Jesus you wonder? There are many and I bet you have never thought of them. Maybe some of you are giving Him these presents every day. Maybe some of you give them one day and take them back the next.

Present one: trust. Do you give him all your trust? Do you trust him even when things are going bad? Do you trust his plans for your life? Do you trust him completely, 100%? If not, maybe this year is the year you give him the present of your trust.

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Present two: your heart. Do you give him your heart? Does he come first in your heart? What does your heart treasure the most? That new job promotion? Your wife? Your football team? This season put Jesus first in your heart.

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Present three: love people. Do you truly love others? Do you know your neighbor’s names? Have you forgiven those that have hurt you? Have you reached out to people that may not know about Jesus? Do you live your life that will lead other people to Jesus? Are you making disciples?

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Present four: family. Is Jesus part of your family? Do you talk to him like you do your spouse or children? Do you share with him your heart? Do other members of your family treat him like he is part of the family?

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Present five: time. How much of your time have you given Jesus today? Have you set any time out of your busy day to just spend with him? Five minutes of quiet time with just you and him? Two minutes? One ?

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This post was inspired by a devotional I read that really spoke to me so I wanted to share it with you.

What other gifts can you think of that you can give to Jesus? Not only on Christmas but every day.

Where’s The Line To See Jesus by Becky Kelley –

A Gift To You by Kids Worship Childrens Ministry –

Jesus What Can I Give You by Oceans Edge Music –

Give It All by We Are Messengers –

Christmas Must Be Something More by Taylor Swift –

Nothing To Give by 7eventh Time Down –

Little Drummer Boy from the cartoon –

What Is Christmas by Kutless –

Baby Boy by For King and Country –

Give by Jason Crabb –

What God Wants For Christmas by Darius Rucker –

New, Forgotten, Unknown 12/16/16 New Music Friday

On December 16, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian lifeLeave a comment

No 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.

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.

Alicia Keys:

Holy War –