Three songs

As has been my habit of late, I feel like I have to begin with the obligatory tone of ‘yes, I’m not writing very much these days.  Perhaps soon I will; for now, yes, I am alive.’  I want to address a few events, as we wrap up June, by quoting three songs.  Let’s dive in and you’ll see what I mean.  First off, I submit 2025 has been a very challenging year for me so far.  I can’t get into specifics right now (the clock and my body is telling me it's super late), but Toby Mac’s song titled “Faithfully” helps capture it.  “But when my world broke into pieces You were there faithfully.  When I cried out to You Jesus, You made a way for me.  I may never be the same man, but I’m a man who still believes.  When I cried out to You Jesus, You were there faithfully.”  God has been so faithful, no matter what! 

Secondly, a few weeks ago was Father’s Day.  Almost 10 years ago, my dad entered his Heavenly reward; because of this, I admit I have missed him more acutely of late.  Therefore, Father’s Day was particularly bittersweet.  So the song here is “Homesick” by Mercy Me.  “‘You’re in a better place.’  I’ve heard a thousand times, and at least a thousand times I’ve rejoiced for you.  But the reason why I’m broken, the reason why I cry, is how long must I wait to be with you?  I close my eyes and I see your face.  If home is where the heart is, then I’m out of place.  Lord, won’t you give me strength to make it through somehow?  I’ve never been more homesick than now.”

Furthermore, I must admit that John William’s iconic 1978 “Superman” theme song would have captured my sentiments for Jerry Bauer, the one I got to call Dad.  My dad was a superhero without a cape; he was a real life Superman in so many ways.  How I miss him!  But I carry him in my heart.  Moreover, I’m pleased to honor him by following his example of humility, kindness, and love.  That leads to the third and final song.

Yesterday, June the 29th, was my birthday.  Jenn Johnson’s “Goodness of God” is the song I want to bring up for this event.  “I love Your voice.  You have led me through the fire; in darkest night, You are close like no other.  I’ve known You as a Father; I’ve known You as a friend.  I have lived in the goodness of God.  And all my life You have been faithful.  And all my life, You have been so, so good.  With every breath that I am able, I will sing of the goodness of God.”  I wanted to cite a song that directed all the glory and attention back to God, because it’s all about Him, not me. 

God bless,

Kevin