Songwriting journey
The Anatomy of God’s Songs
A personal, chronological look at how these songs began, paused, and are being revived today.
About the Artist
The Story Behind God’s Songs
Every song has an origin—a moment when the words appear, a season when creativity falls silent, and a time when the music comes alive again. This is the journey of how God’s Songs began, how they were set aside, and how they have been revived for a new season.
Early Songwriting
My songwriting started when I was sixteen or seventeen. I wrote my first song, “The Billboard of Life,” on a paper bag because it was the only thing nearby when inspiration struck. That moment taught me a truth I still hold onto: songs often begin in the most unexpected places, especially when you’re simply trying to be honest.
I’ve kept many of those early pages—lyrics, fragments, bits of melodies—small sparks of a creative life taking shape.
Ventura Beach — 1978
In 1978, while sitting at Ventura Beach with a friend in my care, I wrote “Tribute to Our Friends.” The rhythm of the waves and the feeling of gratitude shaped that song, capturing a moment I wanted to last beyond the day.
The Band Years — 1980s
In 1983, a small band formed, and throughout the 1980s we played many of my early songs. I would sort through my “bag of words,” directing my friends as we brought each lyric and melody to life. Hearing those songs fully arranged—with harmonies, instruments, and real energy—transformed them from private thoughts into something shared and alive.
The Long Silence
But life has seasons. When the band ended, the songs went into a literal storage box. Years of work, responsibilities, and reality took the front seat. For nearly forty years, the music grew quiet. The dream felt almost gone.
A New Season in Arkansas
When I moved to Arkansas, I hoped to join my church band. I had spent years watching their services online, playing along and creating WX‑11 wind‑instrument parts. But God had something different planned.
The minister, who also led worship, told me I couldn’t audition—but I could offer special music. The WX‑11 alone wasn’t enough for that, so I began writing new songs, hoping to build something I could perform.
Then something incredible happened: after decades of silence, the words returned—suddenly, powerfully, and without warning.
Since then, I’ve written over a hundred songs. Some feel like “God’s Top 40,” and many more wait patiently to become full productions.
Independent Videos & Creative Work
Before the era of AI tools, I created twelve full music videos entirely on my own—every instrument, every vocal, every performance on camera, and all the editing. Some took nearly a year to complete. I even began restoring songs from the 1980s.
Creating Today — Suno Pro Era
Today I write and produce both new and old songs with the help of Suno Pro. It allows me to explore arrangements, styles, and complete performances far faster than before. I can finally shape my melodies and lyrics into something close to what I’ve always heard in my mind—though it still takes many iterations and plenty of creative wrestling to get each song right.
I have nearly a hundred more songs written in notebooks, plus folders filled with ideas and outlines. It might take another lifetime to produce them all—but the journey continues, one song at a time.
Why I Call Them “God’s Songs”
I prayed for many years for the words to return. I promised God that if He gave me back my voice, I would dedicate every song to Him—songs about God the Father, Jesus Christ, salvation, and the Kingdom of God.
Every lyric, melody, and production is for His glory.