The Gospel in Hip Hop, Rap & Rhythm & Blues...

"Repent For The Glory of God!



This is the latest from The Plumbline, a Hip Hop & Rap group that is part of the fellowship of believers in Statesboro Georgia, where I have regularly attended since Father's Day of this year.

Church in the 'Boro has become a wonderful hodgepodge of Christians that don't fit anywhere else. We're not so "seeker-friendly" that we lose the glory of God's Word, but we're not strict on the "non-essentials," like how we dress...either.

(Yet, I wouldn't show up on Sunday morning in a bathing suit. Somebody is liable to throw a tablecloth over you to protect the men of the congregation because we believe that tells us not to "cause our brother to sin.")

"People Get Ready!" (Crystal Lewis)



I love the music of Crystal Lewis! I used to play her songs when I worked as a Christian radio DJ back in the 1980s. She has always been a strong woman that I have admired because of her ability to preach in song, and live the life! Enjoy! :)

"Thank You, LORD" (Mary Mary & Kirk Franklin)



Here are the program notes that good right along with this song on its You Tube page,...

"Jesus said "I am the way, the truth and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6

1) Admit you are a sinner. See Romans 3:10
2) Be Willing to turn from Sin Acts 17:30
3) Believe that Jesus Christ died for you, was buried and rose from the dead. See Rom 10:9-10
4) Through prayer invite Jesus into your life to become your personal Savior. See Rom 10:13

What to pray:

'Dear God, I am a sinner and need forgiveness. I Believe that Jesus Christ shed His Precious blood and died for my sins. Please help me to turn from sin.
I now invite Christ to come into my heart and life as my personal Saviour.'

If you trsted Jesus as your Saviour, you have just begun a wonderful life with him.

*Read your bible (KJV) everyday to get to know Jesus Christ better
*Talk to God in prayer everyday.
*Be baptised, worship, fellowship and serve with other Christians in a church where Christ is preached
and the Bible is the final authority.
*Tell others about Jesus Christ."

"Wheels Of A Good Thing" (Bryan Duncan & The Nehosoul Band)



"Step By Step" (Bryan Duncan & The Nehosoul Band)



I have loved Bryan Duncan's music since the mid-1980s when I was the Christian radio DJ in Tallahssee, Florida, WCVC, 1330 AM. I even researched and picked up a couple of albums from his time with his original group, The Sweet Comfort Band! Great Music! :)

Anointed is a great brother and sisters trio that I first heard about twenty years ago, too. Most recently they provided the voice talent for three angels on Jonah, The Veggie Tales Movie, that was in theaters a few years ago. The three main angels are fairly good charicatures of the siblings. (My little girl and I always have to dance!)

"The God of Second Chances" (Anointed)



Finally, in the place of Honor, I feel that I must mention some of the all-time greats of the genre, Bebe & Cece Winans and Mavis Staples of that great family, The Staple Singers. This style of music is amazing, very up-lifting, and I am convinced very Christ-Honoring! Enjoy! :)

"I'll Take You There!"