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I Don’t Care
Once upon a time, I found Jesus. More accurately, He found me. After spending a really long time not knowing how much I need Him, I finally saw myself for who I was, and I called out to Him in response to His call to me. That was almost seven years ago. I had no […]
Love And Fear: Campaign Update 2
We’re about to close the first half of our crowdfunding campaign! If you haven’t heard, I’m making a record with some amazing musicians and friends, and we’re raising money for gear. When you pre-order the record for just $10, you’ll get an instant download of one of the singles, “Find You In The Light.” We’re […]
The Irony of Sad Songs
For those of you who don’t know, I’m making a record in 2016. I’m really excited. I’ve spent the past two months recording some basic demos for 14+ songs while I wait for responses from potential session musicians and make plans for the crowdfunding campaign. Since my vocal coach got a hold of me in […]
Revisited: Identity Crisis
What sets you apart? What makes you an individual? What is the basis for your existence? These are all ways we tend to define “identity,” that thing that we hold so dear. It’s the most personal thing about us. We like to call it the sum of everything we are and the difference between us […]
Bring Out Your Dead
One of the most difficult things anyone can do before they die is admitting they were wrong about things. We all do it, right? You make a math error in class or in your checkbook, or you misread a bill and pay it late. You’re repairing a car part and misplace a screw. Anything. Small […]
Writing on the Mirror
A mirror is a place we use to examine ourselves to see if we’re prepared to go out, to see whether or not we look decent, be sure the hair is laying right or that you don’t still have tomato sauce on your face from that delectable lasagna. It’s also a place where we a lot […]
Rev(ital)ised: Nothing Can Take It Away
This one was born of my struggle to accept things that I cannot change and live my life beyond that moment. Original Post: 31 January 2009 at 3:41pm—from Facebook Notes, revised 3 February 2014 I’m a very attentive person when I try to be. I try to take in everything I see and hear (granted, […]
Deep Valleys
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the [valley of the shadow of death (KJV)] I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a […]
Thoughts about Friendship, Distance, and Heaven
I don’t usually rant when I blog. I usually don’t get personal. I usually don’t talk about myself. I usually talk about the metaphysical, the ideological, theological, philosophical, universal. I don’t talk about me. Something is different, though. I have a lot on my mind. I need to get it out of my system. This […]
Michael William Nichols 