Jackson

One of my favorite singers "Dwayne Jackson" who reminded me a lot of some of the famous grunge singers of the 90's has released a 5 track acoustic album titled "Things Unsaid".  Like it says on their Bandcamp page - This is an exciting, refreshing album. Go check it out!

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Tribal - Brighter Skies

Well, it's finally here. More good music from these mates out of Australia. Their new EP is titled "Brighter Skies". Be checking for it on Itunes. These guys are putting out some good music and they deserve not only our support, but our prayers and encouragement to keep doing it. Below you will find a video preview of their new EP. Awesome!

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Michael Ketterer

This artist is one that I just recently discovered and quite honestly I was really happy I did. His sound is really hard to pin down; It has elements of the 80's new wave fused with soul and dance, yet it has an element of ambiguity in that you can't ever tell where the song is going to go, which in my opinion makes it very nice. Michael is also involved with the United Pursuit Band collective that's comprised of Will Reagan and others. Here is a great video by him. Check him out!

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Christian Bands Covering Demonic Music

This is a topic that I always feel resistance from satan about. I guess he really wants Christians to keep diluting and polluting the pure message of Christ. My concern is why Christians keep covering clearly demonic music. I see it in the metal genre often and it always causes me to turn away. Bands that do this are clearly not being led by the Holy Spirit. Some bands that I have seen covered are:

Slayer
Alice In Chains (yes, we all liked them a lot, but look at their fruit)
Danzig (seriously??)
Ozzy
Black Sabbath
Judas Priest

I used to cover bands too, so I am just as guilty, but I have concluded that there is just some music that doesn't glorify Christ. This is why we play. To give Him glory and praise.

An interview with Glenn Danzig

Update*** - It never fails... The night after I wrote this I had extremely demonic dreams. Satan totally does not want this message out there. He wants Christians to not only listen to demonic music, but play it. That must make him really happy.

Brandon Farris

I came to know this epic guitar player by coming across his metal band "Live As Lions". I knew pretty fast when I heard their music that the guitar player was different. I had no idea just how different until I heard some of his solo stuff. I was totally blown away and you will be too. Here is a video of one of his original works.

He also gives guitar lessons and is very interactive and friendly with his fans. You should get to know him.

Brandon's YouTube

Full Score Guitar Lessons

Live As Lions

Have You Really Heard?

When we were children, many of us heard frustrated parents asking if we really heard their reminder to finish an unwanted chore. We may have claimed to have heard, but our attitude and actions said otherwise.

What about your own response to the gospel. Have you heard it? Have you responded? It's easy to put off making a decision, and this becomes an even greater tendency when it seems a long way off.

The gospel is a simple but heart-penetrating truth. The Bible tells us that all of us have sinned and fallen short of God's perfect standard of righteousness (Rom. 3:23), resulting in separation from a holy God (Rom. 6:23). But the Bible also says that because of God's compassion for us, He became a man and allowed Himself to be nailed to a cross to pay the penalty for our sin (1 Peter 3:18).

It's not enough just to know these great truths. We must respond to them by personal choice. The Scriptures tell us, "As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name" (John 1:12).

Will you respond to this spiritual truth?

If you're able, humble yourself and get on your knees, Acknowledge you're a sinner before God. Ask Him to make you His child, to wash you and fill you with His Holy Spirit. Then begin by praying throughout your days to God. Talk to Him. Read the Bible daily. Ask God to show you a church that is legit and then get involved. Serve others. Let your deeds show you really believe!

If you need prayer contact me or my wife. God bless!




Part of this message was adapted from the Our Daily Bread devotional.

Matthew Eldridge

Here is a guy that I wanted to get out there, as I feel he has a lot to offer the body of Christ. I found out about him through MySpace by coming across one of his side projects, "Raising Lazarus". I was blown away and sadly they only released two songs that I know of. I wanted more because it's great material. You should also check out some of his more recent "solo" endeavors and some of the books that he has written. I also subscribed to him on YouTube and found out that he is involved with youth and leads worship. I heard a video of him giving a heart to heart on complaining in the church. Very timely message and one that we all need to hear. Check him out!


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Band Page - Raising Lazarus

Band Page - Matthew Eldridge