To Much Hype For The Killers

I don't know about you but I've had my fill of pictures, video and
audio of the demonic psycho that killed all of the students in VA.
Don't get me wrong, I grieve for the victims and their families. It is
a tragic event. What I object to is the media's overkill on the man
that did it.

Today marks the anniversary of the tragedy at
Columbine. The VA killer alluded to these killers as martyrs. I think
that this shows a direct connection between mass media hype and the
killings. I believe that the VA killer released he had crossed the line
after his first two murders then did his media kit, mailed it out and
went down in a manner that would assure him of mass coverage in the
media. I'm sure he realized that his life was effectively over - he had
murdered and would face life in prison or the death penalty. He chose
to go out like the nuts in Colorado. And the media went along with it.

I believe that the public needs to know what happened,
but common sense would dictate not dwelling on the killer. Keep the
focus on the real news: the many lives that have been lost and the
families that are facing a different reality because a deranged kid
killed their loved ones.

What Do You Think?

I enjoy reading and posting on blogs that relate to Christian Music. On
one blog the discussion turned to Country music. A writer was upset
about big Country music artists that sing about,"cheatin',drinkin' and womanizin'"
and then do a "Gospel" album. The writer thought that it was wrong to
play these songs on Christian radio. He thought that even though they
were Christian songs, the artist's other work was far fromexemplifying Christian principles.

Another
posted a follow up remark stating that we shouldn't judge the person's
life but only the music. He said that half of the church is like this;
"singing songs of sin six days a week, and then lifting their hands and
praising God on the seventh".

What do you think?

Mark Bishop, "Abundant Sunshine"

What a great CD! I have listened to Mark Bishop's latest CD, "Abundant Sunshine" several times now and am impressed at the quality of music from "Abundant Sunshine Part 1" which opens the album to "Abundant Sunshine Part 2 " which closes the project.

Mark Bishop's voice radiates on each song. His story telling ability shines on songs such as "This Is Where Needed Things Are Found" and "You Get Back Each Single Minute". Powerful music abounds on "Abundant Sunshine". You can find out more about Mark Bishop's latest album at www.bestsoutherngospelmusic.com

New Southern Gospel Music on He's Alive Radio

There have been several wonderful new Southern Gospel music songs
released in the past two weeks that are destined to top the charts. One
of my favorite song writers, Mark Bishop, has released the first single
form his new project, "Abundant Sunshine". The first single is called,
"Put Wings Upon Your Problem". It is an excellent song that is already
getting requests.

Other songs that will bless your day include, "Mad Mary" by the Jody Brown
Indian Family. This song was featured on Friday's "King of The
Mountain" where it went up against the first single fromTK & McRae. It has a contemporary sound and the message hits home.

Another wonderful song is by the Inspirations and is entitled, "If You Only
Knew". The first time that I played this song a friend of the Morning
Show that does hospice
ministry called and said that this song will move a lot of hearts. He is right (and by the way Tom, congratulations on your ordination!).

You can learn more about your favorite groups and find lyrics to your
favorite songs by visiting www.southern-gospel-music-lyrics.com