I’ve avoided writing about gay rights since I started my Christian blog. As I have spent time preparing my heart to write about the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, I’ve realized I still will not be writing about gay rights. Why? Because what took place at the Olympics...
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Writer – Blogger – Lyricist – Musician – Speaker
About ME
It started after a funeral.
I wrote a poem about it in grade school for a writing assignment, and I knew writing would be a part of my future. But life gives us many roads to chose from, and I didn’t pick the right one, not even the right direction. I was lost.
But God is faithful, even in our rebellion. As a non-believing rambler, a rebel against God, He showed me what my future service would be for Him, in the form of song writing. In those days I wrote nearly 80 songs, all of them for the world and about the world. I don’t sing those songs anymore.
Then the world turned its back on me, burying me in the pit, crushed by the weight of sin and failure. I called out to God. I gave Him my life. Now I write for Him.
There are over 100 songs I sing for our Lord, dozens of blog posts searching His awesomeness and teaching His word. A book called Guided by Wisdom, showing adolescents and parents how the Bible is relevant and a critical tool when making real-world decisions. Short stories are sent out with our newsletter, and soon, my first novel, a family saga trilogy, will be released.
Join me on this writing journey. Sing with me. Read with me. Listen to the music and learn from the written word. Connect and become united in Christ, this is His prayer for us.
Learn more about Chris through radio interviews and podcast appearances
Jan 16, 2024 interview with Will Stephens, radio host at WBVN Radio, in Ava, Illinois.
Hear about Chris’ journey into music, writing, and 2 songs played live on the air.
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Jan 29, 2024 appearance on the Minnesota Assoc of Christian Home Educators (MACHE.org) with host, Dayle Annand.
The conversation focused on Chris’ book, Guided by Wisdom, but also includes thoughts on the Bible and Christian living.
Episode #125 of Tim Price’s Christian Life and Leadership podcast features Chris talking about just that, the Christian Life.
You’ll hear testimonies, info about the albums, the book, and future projects, and insights in to the Christian life.
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Aug 17, 2024 appearance on Episode #80 of The Homeschool How To Podcast : Integrating Faith and Practical Wisdom into Homeschooling
My conversation with Cheryl at The Homeschool How To Podcast covered a variety of topics. We talked about Guided by Wisdom, and critical it is to develop your family’s foundation on the word of God. Our current cultural client can only be outmatched by His truth, because it never changes and never fails.
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The blog
What We can Learn from 1 Samuel 13 and 14
In our human experience we need to do things right-in the correct order, using the correct preparations, always having the best plan-to get the results we desire. But in our relationship with God, according to 1 Samuel 13 and 14, that is not always the case. If it...
“Guided by Wisdom” Wins Gold
The Christian Book Awards recognizes Guided by Wisdom as a gold medal winner in the Teenage Non-Fiction category. Adding to their Facebook post, the Christian Book Awards writes: ...this book has a powerful message and is well written! God bless! CBA Thank you,...
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Christian Songwriter’s Showcase in Carbondale, Illinois.
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