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Reason To Sing

it’s not always easy. But when you make the choice to forgive
(including yourself), face your greatest hurts and fears and
surrender to the Great Navigator, all things are possible. They
truly are. I am living proof.
My faith journey has taken me down some new routes
these past few years. I question organized religion now more
than I ever have. My relationship with God is personal. I feel
that God has expanded my heart to recognize that we are all
human, even those we have put on pedestals. We mere mortals
will continue to make mistakes, hurt others, cause pain and
survive heartache. But by keeping my eyes fixed on the Creator,
I can move forward with conviction and hope. I know there is
always something positive just around the bend. I believe it.
And I find the mysteries of God to be much more boundless
than ever.
After a prolonged period of complete musical silence, I
am now writing songs again. Oh, how relieved and grateful I
am when each new work channels through me. Perhaps this
precious gift will be with me until my days are done? I hope so
but I no longer assume anything. I know that every life is full
of unexpected twists and turns and I am quite certain I will
experience a few more on my journey. I am ready for whatever
comes my way. My relationship with God has offered me a
new kind of freedom. The freedom to follow with faith and
allow my life to unfold. That doesn’t mean I can get lazy and do
nothing. It simply means I can trust the path. I can trust new
pursuits and new objectives. And most of all I can trust myself.
The music may change, the lyrics may change, my voice
may be lower and my style may be less flamboyant. But there is
one thing that I do know with all my heart: I will always have
a reason to sing.

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