Haha, no one reads this blog but I think I'll try to get back into writing anyway!

Today I went to church - the church I have been attending for the past two years but have never actually joined. After spending some time praying about how to serve people and simultaneously grow in my walk with Christ, I felt like it was the right decision to begin the process of joining Journey. I'm excited to see what life changes this brings!

At church I met a man from Uganda who moved to Nashville a year ago with only his daughter. I didn't get a chance to ask where his wife is but his family will definitely be in my prayers and I hope in yours too.

MUSIC UPDATE:

I'm writing a lot of songs and doing lots of co-writes! Half Priced Hearts will be playing several local (Nashville) shows and doing a lot of practicing to put together the most entertaining and close to perfect show that we can! We have a music video coming out THIS WEEK for a song called "Lacy Let's Go". Check it out on YouTube!

I bought Cali a "dogloo" last night. It's completely appropriate because she's a husky. She loves it : )

I hope that you all have an incredible day!

-Bobby

So, it's been a while..

Here goes..

I haven't blogged in months but today had to be the day. I spent the entire day writing. Today was for songwriting and on these days of writing, I usually feel the need to blog.

Heres a quick update on my life as of lately..

I graduated from college on May 15th with a Bachelor of Music from Belmont University. Since then, I spent some time in LA, some time in Arkansas, and tonight, I'm in Nashville. I'm playing, writing, and recording music. I'm supposed to be going to Miami in August to record a few new songs with some producers and then hopefully go back to LA to pitch these songs to some record labels.

But the real news is.. I got a puppy.

She is the most beautiful Siberian Husky I could have ever asked for. She's SO energetic and playful. She makes me feel alive. Everyone loves her and she absolutely loves everyone! She gets so excited about EVERYTHING and that's one of the reasons I love her.. I got her at the perfect time. God has the best timing and sometimes you just have to be patient.. I love that husky.

Have an incredibly blessed day and thanks to anyone who may be reading!

Soon

Spring cleaning day!

It's a perfect spring day today and I've decided to do some spring cleaning! I rarely get in this mood so when I do, I've got to take advantage of it. Thus far, I've spent the morning doing laundry, dishes, cleaning, and putting away my jackets, pants, and coats and pulling out the shorts, flip-flops, and v-necks! ...Ok.. lets be honest, the v-necks are always out.. Ha!

Something about spring just motivates me. I want to clean, write, learn, grow, and live life to the fullest. I listen to music louder, I drive with the windows down, I laugh more, I look at people differently, and I reflect more deeply. I think it's partially due to the hope of summer and a newness that that season always brings. Every summer of my life has been eventful. I have never sat and watched the close of the sunset of the last summer day with brown skin and wide eyes without knowing that I've changed.

A winter coat is a lot like a time capsule. Every year on "spring cleaning day" I leave little notes and other things in the pockets of my coats and jackets so I will find them in the fall when it's time to bring them out again. I appreciate little surprises like that : )

Verses of the day!

"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? For I am persuaded that neither death nor life nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Romans 8:35 & 37-39

Soon!

bobby

NOTHING to worry about

It's been way too long since I've blogged. A lot has happened since my last entry. I seem to write a lot in here about life and include different Bible verses and my take on the subject. I didn't intend for this blog to be that way but that's just how it has turned out!

Today was absolutely the prettiest day of the year so far! The sun was shining on every step all the way to and from class. The temperature was perfect for shorts and a v-neck and I'm so thankful to have gotten to experience it! However.... with life coming quickly and graduation approaching, even the brightest days have been, at times, clouded with a certain anxiousness that changes my perspective. That shouldn't happen! I have allowed myself to feel uncertainty, doubt, and even fear about my future.

Disclaimer: I apologize for the trend in my blog topics but this has been hovering over my head since I started this blog.

Anyway.. Why do I fear? Is it a lack of faith? I so desire to regain the childlike faith spoken of in Mark 10:13-31?

"...Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it." And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them."

I just want to trust and believe wholeheartedly without an ounce of fear or doubt that God has every second of my life in His complete control and I have NOTHING to worry about.

It's true.

Thanks for reading

Soon.

Bobby

My son

¹ My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,

² for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you prosperity.

³ Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.

⁴ Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.

⁵ Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;

⁶ in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.

⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.

⁸ This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.

⁹ Honor the LORD with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops;

¹⁰ then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine.

¹¹ My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline
and do not resent his rebuke,

¹² because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.

¹³ Blessed is the man who finds wisdom,
the man who gains understanding,

Proverbs 3

That's copied from biblegateway.com.

I don't have a lot to say other than this seems like a pretty clear description of how to live a life honored by God. I really appreciate the way that it starts with the words "My son". I absolutely respect some fatherly advice and take it whenever I can get it. It's pretty incredible to think of the Creator of the Heavens and the earth as a father.

Today, I experienced a really cool moment. I'm on choir tour and my choir got to sing with a youth choir at a Methodist church in Atlanta and it brought me back to high school singing in church choir. We sang not because we all had the intention of having a music career but we sang to praise God and we sang because we LOVED it. Sometimes I forget that I love this. Most times, I forget the meaning of these songs and forget to thank the One who gave me the voice to sing them. Thank You Father God.

Thanks for reading!

Soon,

Bobby

My son..

¹ My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,

² for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you prosperity.

³ Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.

⁴ Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.

⁵ Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;

⁶ in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.

⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.

⁸ This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.

⁹ Honor the LORD with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops;

¹⁰ then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine.

¹¹ My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline
and do not resent his rebuke,

¹² because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.

¹³ Blessed is the man who finds wisdom,
the man who gains understanding,

Proverbs 3

That's copied from biblegateway.com.

I don't have a lot to say other than this seems like a pretty clear description of how to live a life honored by God. I really appreciate the way that it starts with the words "My son". I absolutely respect some fatherly advice and take it whenever I can get it. It's pretty incredible to think of the Creator of the Heavens and the earth as a father.

Today, I experienced a really cool moment. I'm on choir tour and my choir got to sing with a youth choir at a Methodist church in Atlanta and it brought me back to high school singing in church choir. We sang not because we all had the intention of having a music career but we sang to praise God and we sang because we LOVED it. Sometimes I forget that I love this. Most times, I forget the meaning of these songs and forget to thank the One who gave me the voice to sing them. Thank You Father God.

Thanks for reading!

Soon,

Bobby

Dreams...

Dreams can be trippy things. Why do I think things I'd never think when I'm not asleep? Why do I wake up wondering why the craziest thoughts occurred in my mind? Haha.. I didn't really mean to make that rhyme..

Seriously, how do dreams work?? I can somehow create an entire alternate world in vivid color with fictional characters and a complete history with not a single crack in the foundation. It's so real that I wake up immersed in the plot. Sometimes I'm spending time with my friends -sometimes I've created all new friends. Sometimes I'm flying and experiencing a sort of euphoria that never comes in a state of awake. Sometimes I'm in different secret worlds that no one else can find unless I invite them. Sometimes those close to me die and I wake up soaked in sweat and tears.

Crazy thing - I've never died in any of my dreams. When I was younger, I used to wake up right before I was going to be killed. After a while, I began to realize that these were MY DREAMS. I could control the outcome. Since then, any time there was any kind of attack on me or someone else in my dreams, I become the hero and wake up with some sort of subconscious victory.

I think I've been learning lately that real life is not like a dream. We are not the ones in control. God is completely in control of every situation. Often times, I hold on so tightly to what I think is right when I just need to let go and give it all to "The Dream Giver".

"The Dream Giver" is actually a pretty interesting book. It's by Bruce Wilkinson and you should check it out if you're interested in his ideas on what should be done with the "dreams" (like what you want to do with your life, not the kind when you're asleep) God (or The Dream Giver) gives you. I won't give a book review but the first half of the book is a metaphor and the second half is more literal and it's definitely something I'd recommend to someone moving into the next chapter in life, whatever that may be.

Thanks for reading.

Soon,

Bobby