Jeff - ProfilesArchive

About Me

------------------------------------------------------------ -Before I tell you about myself, let me tell you about my top 40 friends. I periodically rearrange them with different themes.Currently, my list will be 40 MySpace friends I would love to collaborate with musically. I am a Christian, and that comes out in my lyrics, but there are secular musicians I would enjoy working with as well, if they don't mind working with a Christian. Some of these are songwriting icons anyone (almost) would love to work with; others are lesser known artists I like and would love to work with. ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------About me: Married since July 23, '83, no kids. Ordained minister: fundamentalist, but I have no problem with Christian rock music or modern translations of the Bible. I'm currently working at a clinical laboratory in Indianapolis.I am a songwriter, play guitar and piano, though I don't do much with any of the above. I am a member of Central Indiana Christian Songwriters Association (see http://www.cicsa.org)I am a member of Toastmasters, since 2001. My wife and I are area representatives with Voice Of The Martyrs, also since 2001. I teach Sunday School, write an on-line devotional, and have finished a novel.Becky and I just bought our first house, and will move in the end of May. I will wait until we're settled to finish editing/proofing the novel and submitting it for publication.
Want this badge?Nikki Goodrich.."http://rosannafiorazo.com/music.htm">

My Interests

Music: All styles of Christian music, from rock to southern gospel to black gospel and everything in between. I also like classical music (Bruckner and Dvorak are my favorites), and occassionally secular pop music.Sports: I like baseball/softball, women's basketball (both college and pro), LPGA, and women's tennis.Zoos: My wife and I have been to over 35.Religion: I'm a committed Christian and enjoy theology and apologetics.Politics: I am conservative, consider myself independent (though I almost always vote either Republican or Libertarian), and enjoy pure political debate, as opposed to the hate-filled personality bashing I see too much of.

I'd like to meet:

Debbie Black, former WNBA player (2001 Defensive player of the year) and current Ohio State assistant.President Bush.Mike Scossia, former Dodgers catcher and current Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager.Annie Herring, Nelly Greissen, and Matthew Ward (a.k.a. 2nd Chapter of Acts) and Buck Herring: they were instrumental in my Christian life.Tanya Tucker, Country singer I had a crush on when I was a teenager.David Robinson, retired NBA player and minister.Katie Feenstra, WNBA player who is also a Christian.Margaret Becker, CCM artist who has ministered to me.Daniel McCabe and Steve Taylor, Christian rock artists who have influenced me (McCabe as far as music, Taylor in performance and lyrics).Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic, of "Mike and Mike in the Morning" on ESPN radio.My favorite female vocalist, Jeni Varnadeau

Music:

Favorite artists are Beracah, Servant, 2nd Chapter of Acts, Steve Taylor, Rich Mullins, Jeni Varnadeau, Jill Paquette, Nicolle C. Mullen, Daniel Band, Ginny Owens, Sarah Kelly, Sara Groves, Jill Phillips, Margaret Becker, Twila ParisSecular music I admit liking includes The Archies, Laura Branigan, Little River Band, Talking Heads, Neil Diamond, Neil Sedaka, Barry Manilow, Village People, Bee Gees, The Bangles, The Go Gos, Berlin, Merle Haggard, Styx, Doobie Brothers

Chandelier: the new album by Rachael Sage

* * *

* * *
******

Movies:

Chariots of Fire, That Darn Cat (original), Fantastic Voyage, Blade Runner, Facing The Giants, Chronicles Of Narnia, Wizard Of Oz, The Second Chance, Amazing Grace

Television:

Doc, Sue Thomas F. B. Eye, Pardon The Interruption, Batman (60's live action and 90's cartoon), Star Trek (original and Next Generation), Fox News Sunday, Fox And Friends, Newswatch (FOX News), Wild Wild West, American Idol, Rockstar

Books:

Anything by Dave Hunt and John MacArthur in non-fiction or Alistair MacLean, John R. Cooper (Mel Martin baseball stories), Randy Singer, Amy Wallace, or Frank Peretti in fiction. Currently, Singer is my favorite. I also like Cal Thomas.

Heroes:

Cal Thomas, Dave Hunt, Debbie Black, George Bush, Tony Snow, William McKinley, James Garfield, Reggie White, Keith Green, Rich Mullins, and everyone at Lazy Daze Coffee House.

My Blog

Ready With An Answer? Ready To Contend? Ready With Examples?

On the 17th, I'll be preaching a sermon about being ready with an answer (see 1 Peter 3:15) and contending for the Faith (Jude 3). I would like to hear replies from Christian musicians, those wh...
Posted by Jeff on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:44:00 PST

Tim Russert and Josiah and Concern For This Country

Count me among those mourning Tim Russert. We were on different ends of the political spectrum, but he earned my admiration as being a fair journalist who believed there was truth and sought to ...
Posted by Jeff on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:22:00 PST

The Closest Thing I’ve Had To A Father’s Day

My wife and I usually get a Father's Day card for my Dad (hers is no longer with us), but I never have gotten one myself, because we don't have any children of either the two or four legged variety.&n...
Posted by Jeff on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:43:00 PST

So Many Things To Talk About, But I’ve Got To Run; I’m Moving

There are so many things I'd love to write about. For example, the balance between religious liberty and preventing false groups, in response to the ruling on the children of polygamy in Texas.For exa...
Posted by Jeff on Fri, 30 May 2008 12:54:00 PST

Who Will Be Our Next President? How About Our Last President? Are They The Same Person?

Who will win the Democratic nomination: Hilary or Obama? Will that person be our next president, or will McCain?Let me give a thought that needs to be considered. Who will be our las...
Posted by Jeff on Sun, 25 May 2008 01:32:00 PST

Everybody needs a Randy, a Paula, a Simon, and even a Ryan in their lives.

There may be some people who have no idea what the subject is referring to. If you are one of those people, give yourselves a hand: you have succeeded in sheltering yourself from American ...
Posted by Jeff on Tue, 20 May 2008 03:22:00 PST

Sad Deaths, But Not As Sad as PETA’s Horsing Around

I had meant to write this almost two weeks ago, but better late than never.I was moved by the death of race horse Eight Belles, especially a couple of years after Barbaros' death. I have some th...
Posted by Jeff on Mon, 19 May 2008 10:50:00 PST

My Endorsements For the May 6 Primary

I remember the Sunday night before the 1980 election at Cactus Baptist Church in Phoenix. The pastor, following the regular service, stepped from behind the pulpit to floor level. He infor...
Posted by Jeff on Mon, 05 May 2008 10:31:00 PST

The First Of A Quintet Of Blogs, For My Die-Hard (And Silent) Fans

This is the first of five blogs I'll be writing in the next few days, one of which will follow this one. The next three are very timely; the final one could wait, though in a sense it also is ti...
Posted by Jeff on Mon, 05 May 2008 09:48:00 PST

News and More

A MySpace friend has invited me to another blog site. Normally, I'd be excited, but currently, as you can tell from the frequency of the blogs, I don't have much time.So I'll catch you up on a f...
Posted by Jeff on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:43:00 PST