Hi Joel Black good to see ya on here.. I’m over it frankly.. just interesting.. all the Big Ministries I was no appreciated.. started to think it was ME maybe I was repropate.. but now almost all of those famous places are biting the dust.
Oh man keeping it real on the back row – love it- need it – God is using you in amazing ways here on the back row – love true life back stories makes the music live – keep it up bro –
This and “Lonely Tonight” are songs that I shared with the congregation of a small community church where I was the music leader. Of course it was AFTER I joined the recovery community. Like others, I often quote the lyrics of the second verse of this song to people that I’m working with.
I still listen to this album often when I’m struggling. Even after 25 years of recovery, this material is a source of strength for me and I thank you so much for it. Particularly right now when I’m struggling with health issues that blindsided me. Walkin’ is a song I still sing at gigs. I stopped being a worship leader back in 2005 after being asked to step down because of difficulties I was having in my life. It was time. I will always be a fan Bryan. Thank you for your incredible body of work.
well now yer a friend on the back row M.R. can’t tell ya what yer words stir in me I too have had trouble relating in church still to this day but I’ll be damned if Ima throw the Baby out with the bathwater! keep comin back..
This and “Lonely Tonight” are songs that I shared with the congregation of a small community church where I was the music leader. Of course it was AFTER I joined the recovery community. Like others, I often quote the lyrics of the second verse of this song to people that I’m working with.
I still listen to this album often when I’m struggling. Even after 25 years of recovery, this material is a source of strength for me and I thank you so much for it. Particularly right now when I’m struggling with health issues that blindsided me. Walkin’ is a song I still sing at gigs. I stopped being a worship leader back in 2005 after being asked to step down because of difficulties I was having in my life. It was time. I will always be a fan Bryan.
LOVE this song! Lyrics are perfect. That evangelist probably got convicted about things in his own life.
The song is a prayer to me and reminds us we all need.
And I am glad you wrote such a tender deep song
SUPER on point ” NUT SHELLY “today, B ! I was definitely one of those dudes that second stanza hit home to . The things you mentioned man, I tell you it’s got to be a man thing that most of us is guilty of in one way or another. We can be our own worst enemy at times(AS GUYS) and not even try that hard to be public enemy no .1 to ourselves !Not admitting things like hey I might be lost or I really don’t wanna be needy to anyone are two twins that don’t look alike but you can tell they are family because they expose pain, shame and Need equally and with little effort . That song was the kind of song that hits right in the heart quietly and gently so much so that it causes one to say “Someone gets what I feel inside sometimes”. Sometimes that’s all a person needs in a specific moment. That someone gets me and cares is truly very relatable, it gives a good comradery type vibe, that we are not alone in what we go through and We All Need Him who wants to help US!
Thank you for featuring this particular song. I listened to it again before I started typing these comments. When that choir comes in backing you up I just want to jump up (and I wasn’t raised Pentecostal—LOL). Woohoo! Yes, I know I’ll never be lost following Jesus! Amen! Great song! Would you consider singing this song as part of your set in New Carlisle, OH later this year (on the Saturday date)? I’m asking nicely. WE ALL NEED a little Bryan D. ! I promise I won’t jump up as a Nutshellian on the back row. 🙂
Having been a music pastors daughter, this song really hit me. Always feeling like everything I did and said were so rehearsed, and I could never be the real me, feeling like such an imposter. I’m still struggling to wrap my head around the fact that, despite all my myriad imperfections and doubt, God still loves me! So overwhelming for me to even contemplate that the same God who created our entire universe of planets and stars, He has stepped out of Heaven and reached down to show me in such physical, tangible ways that He loves me and is right here, despite my not deserving it.
Love this song, and whole album. It’s so true…we need to see all people as important as they are. It’s one thing to humble and another to be intimidated. I never want to intimidate, and if I do I don’t know what to do. I’ve learned at my ago that things change all through our lives so what we had yesterday maybe not tomorrow. And it’s all okay…just live in the present and know that things don’t matter…people are doing the best they can!
This is one of my favorite songs by you. The candid honesty in your lyrics resonates deeply. And of course, you know I love this album. How else would I still be a lunachik?
I’ve always listen to this song and it meant to me we need to give the same amount of grace to others as God gives us. Don’t jump on the judgement train because we are Christian. Step from the self rightious veiw and maybe realize you need to cut some slack for those who are struggling. Show God’s grace and acceptance for when someone stumbles.
Wow, great song. I had to look it up and listen to it after hearing this Nutshell Sermon. I can relate to every word. I think pretty much we all can. And I’m glad you didn’t stick with the salesperson approach to evangelism. I think most of us who have been in this for a while, especially those of us who have been through some stuff, are tired of platitudes at this point. A little realism goes a long way in Christian media these days. Thanks for this. Loved it.
Hey Michael B… glad you can resonate.. took my whole career to see that I did what God wanted.. pastor told me years ago.. when I was asking how do I know what God’s will is for me/// and he says you ‘abide in Christ’ (have a permenance of position with him.. and God’s will will correspond with the desires of your heart.. seemed to iffy back then but now… I followed him and my deisre corresponded most of the time
My favorite album in your catalog and one of my favorite songs. It translates to relate for SO many of us. Thanks for wrapping it up in a nutshell Bryan!
Hi Garrr… good to hear… I guess doing these lyric episodes was the right thing to do.. lotta peeps don’t really hear all the lyrics .. sometimes never do! .. thanks
It’s funny, I’ve heard that song so many times and now realize I misunderstood one line. Instead of “mock at my weakness” I thought the line was “market my weakness”… which made perfect sense to me sense I have periodically had a sense that if I got real honest with a pastor friend I might become the next bad example in a sermon. But I’ve got to say, I love that song. And like the rest found it to be something I longed to hear. Thanks for taking a risk so we could be comforted.
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That’s crazy that someone would think that wasn’t an “evangelistic” song! Symptomatic of assembly line Christianity
Hi Joel Black good to see ya on here.. I’m over it frankly.. just interesting.. all the Big Ministries I was no appreciated.. started to think it was ME maybe I was repropate.. but now almost all of those famous places are biting the dust.
Oh man keeping it real on the back row – love it- need it – God is using you in amazing ways here on the back row – love true life back stories makes the music live – keep it up bro –
well thanks fer still listenin’ Bill! means a lot.. I need to stay productive if God ain’t taken my home..
ive gone thru stuff like that too axniety anger fear deresssion your not alone there bryan im just glad god loves us and helps us thru it all
not sure how I woulda coped had it not been for song writin..
Thanks for the LOL. Keep doing God’s work with your blessed by God voice.
hey A. Non… good to see you back here again … love to quote you all the time!
This and “Lonely Tonight” are songs that I shared with the congregation of a small community church where I was the music leader. Of course it was AFTER I joined the recovery community. Like others, I often quote the lyrics of the second verse of this song to people that I’m working with.
I still listen to this album often when I’m struggling. Even after 25 years of recovery, this material is a source of strength for me and I thank you so much for it. Particularly right now when I’m struggling with health issues that blindsided me. Walkin’ is a song I still sing at gigs. I stopped being a worship leader back in 2005 after being asked to step down because of difficulties I was having in my life. It was time. I will always be a fan Bryan. Thank you for your incredible body of work.
well now yer a friend on the back row M.R. can’t tell ya what yer words stir in me I too have had trouble relating in church still to this day but I’ll be damned if Ima throw the Baby out with the bathwater! keep comin back..
This and “Lonely Tonight” are songs that I shared with the congregation of a small community church where I was the music leader. Of course it was AFTER I joined the recovery community. Like others, I often quote the lyrics of the second verse of this song to people that I’m working with.
I still listen to this album often when I’m struggling. Even after 25 years of recovery, this material is a source of strength for me and I thank you so much for it. Particularly right now when I’m struggling with health issues that blindsided me. Walkin’ is a song I still sing at gigs. I stopped being a worship leader back in 2005 after being asked to step down because of difficulties I was having in my life. It was time. I will always be a fan Bryan.
LOVE this song! Lyrics are perfect. That evangelist probably got convicted about things in his own life.
The song is a prayer to me and reminds us we all need.
And I am glad you wrote such a tender deep song
no way for me to judge.. we never see everyone real story but it’s off putting these days to see how Evangelists work for the spotlight…
SUPER on point ” NUT SHELLY “today, B ! I was definitely one of those dudes that second stanza hit home to . The things you mentioned man, I tell you it’s got to be a man thing that most of us is guilty of in one way or another. We can be our own worst enemy at times(AS GUYS) and not even try that hard to be public enemy no .1 to ourselves !Not admitting things like hey I might be lost or I really don’t wanna be needy to anyone are two twins that don’t look alike but you can tell they are family because they expose pain, shame and Need equally and with little effort . That song was the kind of song that hits right in the heart quietly and gently so much so that it causes one to say “Someone gets what I feel inside sometimes”. Sometimes that’s all a person needs in a specific moment. That someone gets me and cares is truly very relatable, it gives a good comradery type vibe, that we are not alone in what we go through and We All Need Him who wants to help US!
I owe ya too fer comin up with the most resonated with coinage in Nutshellian people talkin to me elsewhere as well mention being one! LOL
Thank you for featuring this particular song. I listened to it again before I started typing these comments. When that choir comes in backing you up I just want to jump up (and I wasn’t raised Pentecostal—LOL). Woohoo! Yes, I know I’ll never be lost following Jesus! Amen! Great song! Would you consider singing this song as part of your set in New Carlisle, OH later this year (on the Saturday date)? I’m asking nicely. WE ALL NEED a little Bryan D. ! I promise I won’t jump up as a Nutshellian on the back row. 🙂
I shall consider it.. for sure .. I’m facing surgery right now so I haven’t been thinkin about a song list yet
My favorite song is We All Need. I think it’s beautiful and honest.
Having been a music pastors daughter, this song really hit me. Always feeling like everything I did and said were so rehearsed, and I could never be the real me, feeling like such an imposter. I’m still struggling to wrap my head around the fact that, despite all my myriad imperfections and doubt, God still loves me! So overwhelming for me to even contemplate that the same God who created our entire universe of planets and stars, He has stepped out of Heaven and reached down to show me in such physical, tangible ways that He loves me and is right here, despite my not deserving it.
thanks for that Tamara! and for your comments, there are more of us Preachers Kids than people know
Love this song, and whole album. It’s so true…we need to see all people as important as they are. It’s one thing to humble and another to be intimidated. I never want to intimidate, and if I do I don’t know what to do. I’ve learned at my ago that things change all through our lives so what we had yesterday maybe not tomorrow. And it’s all okay…just live in the present and know that things don’t matter…people are doing the best they can!
Bless you today E
i’ve often thought to be “Christlike” is to be put to death by the religious establishment of the day, that’s what happened to him on my behalf….
I’ve learned that late in my career.. thought I was goin right but then all of a sudden … a heavenly light goes on…
This is one of my favorite songs by you. The candid honesty in your lyrics resonates deeply. And of course, you know I love this album. How else would I still be a lunachik?
easy for me to recall yer ‘handle’ to Laura.. now yer a Lunachik nutshellian! thanks for sounding off
I’ve always listen to this song and it meant to me we need to give the same amount of grace to others as God gives us. Don’t jump on the judgement train because we are Christian. Step from the self rightious veiw and maybe realize you need to cut some slack for those who are struggling. Show God’s grace and acceptance for when someone stumbles.
got yer text too thanks Double B!
We all need— longtime on my iTunes favorites playlist. Wow can’t imagine the album without this song—I’m encouraged each time I hear it.
Hi Kenster!!! nice to hear from ya’s .. I needed to hear from ya
Wow, great song. I had to look it up and listen to it after hearing this Nutshell Sermon. I can relate to every word. I think pretty much we all can. And I’m glad you didn’t stick with the salesperson approach to evangelism. I think most of us who have been in this for a while, especially those of us who have been through some stuff, are tired of platitudes at this point. A little realism goes a long way in Christian media these days. Thanks for this. Loved it.
Hey Michael B… glad you can resonate.. took my whole career to see that I did what God wanted.. pastor told me years ago.. when I was asking how do I know what God’s will is for me/// and he says you ‘abide in Christ’ (have a permenance of position with him.. and God’s will will correspond with the desires of your heart.. seemed to iffy back then but now… I followed him and my deisre corresponded most of the time
My favorite album in your catalog and one of my favorite songs. It translates to relate for SO many of us. Thanks for wrapping it up in a nutshell Bryan!
Hi Garrr… good to hear… I guess doing these lyric episodes was the right thing to do.. lotta peeps don’t really hear all the lyrics .. sometimes never do! .. thanks
It’s funny, I’ve heard that song so many times and now realize I misunderstood one line. Instead of “mock at my weakness” I thought the line was “market my weakness”… which made perfect sense to me sense I have periodically had a sense that if I got real honest with a pastor friend I might become the next bad example in a sermon. But I’ve got to say, I love that song. And like the rest found it to be something I longed to hear. Thanks for taking a risk so we could be comforted.
LOL I kinda like the variation.. it does work.. rock stars do it all the time!