Author: Jacob McGowen

        “Does Rudolph, the Red-Nose Reindeer promote bullying?” “Is it ok to listen to Baby, It’s Cold Outside?” “Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? In our country today, it is no secret that we are incredibly divided: about politics, race, religion, even aspects of popular culture. And, during Christmas, especially this year, that division still shows.…… Continue reading Play The Right Song

Hope of Christmas (Jacob McGowen) 1st Verse: He went to the temple Most every morning He stared at the endless Starry skies And night after night At times he wondered If the King would ever arrive Yet, on a day unlike the others He saw a couple with an infant child And he didn’t doubt…… Continue reading Hope of Christmas

Ancient Revival (Jacob McGowen) 1st Verse: We are hungry; We are thirsty! As we walk through a land Where we can find no water And, oh we are longing! For this time on Earth to end And the day we’ll see You But we weren’t meant to pause Our lives, until we reach Heaven’s shore…… Continue reading Ancient Revival

Drug of Choice (Jacob McGowen) 1st Verse: An old man on a darkened street A single mom trying to make ends meet A young man feeling all alone An orphan without a home A pastor feeling worn and tired A politician caught up in lies No matter creed, color, or name One thing remains the…… Continue reading Drug of Choice

I have never liked the unwelcome aspect of life called change. Whether it was moving back and forth between Louisiana and Colorado when I was younger, walking through the death of a loved one or pet, receiving an answer of no when I wanted a yes, or just the randomness of life, all forms of change…… Continue reading An Unexpected Miracle

It’ll Be Alright (Jacob R. McGowen) [1st Verse] I have seen your tears I keep them in a bottle I have known your pain And I have known your struggle [Pre-Chorus] And I can see you there just shaking like a leaf Barely hanging onto a battered tree When you should be holding holding onto…… Continue reading It’ll Be Alright

“What is wrong Jacobo?” said Doreen as I sat with her in the back of a house in Nansana, Uganda. “I just don’t get Mzungus Doreen. I feel more comfortable with you and everyone in Nansana,” I responded, looking around at a plethora of dirty pots and pans while listening to the others playing games…… Continue reading Thriving In Mzunguland

Thank You, Jesus(Jacob R. McGowen) [1st Verse]Symphonies and sonnetsCan not conveyThe mysteries of Your splendorThe wonders of Your Name [Pre-Chorus]What You gave up for us And the price You paid Is something we’ll neverBe able to repay [Chorus]You took on our burdensYou bore all our shame When we were so brokenYou took all our blameWhen…… Continue reading Thank You, Jesus

Last weekend, the movie Avengers: Infinity War hit theaters worldwide. In less than a week in movie theaters, it has achieved the record for biggest opening weekend of all time. It is also on track to reach a billion dollars internationally faster than any other movie in modern history. If you’ve been following me a…… Continue reading A Choice To Wait

Our Righteousness (Jacob McGowen) 1st Verse: In ancient days They built their altars On which they offered sacrifice For forgiveness or provision Or just the chance to stay alive But, there was someone that they longed for A victor of the grave and sin And when they came to know the Savior Unashamed, they sang…… Continue reading Our Righteousness