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THE BUZZ on Contemporary Christian Music Christian Artists — in Their Own Words by STEVE TURLEY CONNECTION Concert Kari Jobe. We often read reviews of movies, books, music that is from someone else's point of view. Well this week in The Buzz, we're going to read what Christian artists have to say about their a few of their new songs … in their own words. Chris August shares — "Center Of It" "My song 'Center Of It' speaks about how God is there from the beginning to the end. I know at times it's easy to feel alone at your weakest moments, but it's good to remember that Christ is always there. No matter the situation, good or bad, he never leaves us alone. Romans 5:8 says that in the midst of our sin, Chris died for us. This shows us that God wants us to come as we are. Whether you are rising or falling he wants to be there with you in the CENTER OF IT." Citizen Way's Ben Calhoun — "Should've Been Me" "'Should've Been Me' is one of those songs that was already written before CHARLIE MIKE'S PUB 195 Star Point Road • 826-6453 Tuesday Open Jam — Bring your own instrument Saturday Open mic THE DOGHOUSE 3049 Owen Dr. • 826-9761 www.thedoghousegroup.com Monday Open Mic Night Tuesday $2 You Call It Wednesday Bike Night Thursday DJ Sting Friday and Saturday Live music June 6 Mike Odonell June 10 Johnson Kinlaw June 13 Mike Odonell I wrote it. I was leading worship at a summer camp and the leader asked the students to sum up what they learned that week. One of the students said 'Well, basically I learned that..., it should've been me.' A melody and lyrics hit me like a freight train and I sang this song for everyone 20 minutes later. It's a reminder of what the Lord has done, and what he is doing in all of us whether we recognize it or not. It still humbles me and continues to change my heart." Kari Jobe — "Steady My Heart" "Psalm 55:22 says 'Cast your burden on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never allow the righteous to be moved.' The little season there, writing 'Steady My Heart' was one of those moments of life where I had a lot of ques- tions and was asking God why some of the things have to be hard in our lives. I had found out some news that was pretty shaking for me. I was finding myself praying a lot, 'God, hold my heart because this is so hard. I don't know how to really make it through this.' And he's so faithful to do that. So whatever you're walking through, whatever this season looks like for you — I pray that you would just know that he's near to you. That he will sustain you and give you strength. And that he'll steady your heart." Some thoughts on a few new Christian songs from the artists who wrote them. STEVE TURLEY, Station manager Christian 107.3 COMMENTS? Editor@upancomin- gweekly.com CLUB HELLAS 3041 N. Main St-Hope Mills www.clubhellas.com Tuesdays Karaoke/$8.99 Rack Ribs Thursdays Thirsty Thursdays/Bands on the Patio Friday Night Club/Bands on the Patio Saturday Night Club/Bands on the Patio HUSKE HARDWARE HOUSE IT'Z ENTERTAINMENT CITY 4118 Legend Ave. • 826-4635 www.itzentertainmentcity.com June 6 DL Token June 8 DJ Shawn June 10 DL Token June 15 DJ Shawn June 17 DL Token LIDOS - THE EURO SPOT 102 Person St. • 222-8237 Monday Service Industry Night Tuesday Five Star Tuesday Wednesday All Request Night Thursday Dollar Night Friday TGIF Party Saturday Ladies Night Sunday Open House Party THE SAND TRAP 1514 Purdue Dr. • 433-0807 Friday Karaoke Saturday Karaoke 405 Hay Street • 437-9905 www.huskehardware.com Monday Brew Pub Night Wednesday Singer/Songwriter Night Thursday DJ Serge Sniper Fri. & Sat. DJ and Dancing Sunday Sports Sunday 20 Countdown Magazine Adventures in Odyssey Focus on the Family Contest & Request Line: 910-764-1073 20 UCW JUNE 6-12, 2012 Keeping the Main Thing ... the Main Thing. visit us online www.christian107.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM