If I Was Jesus

I was listening to Christian radio recently. (I know, why do I do this to myself?). I heard a song by Paul Coleman called "If I Was Jesus." It might be one of the worst songs I've ever heard on Christian radio, and that says alot. I was looking for the lyrics online and noticed that Toby Keith also recorded it (enough said).

I also noticed that it was cowritten by Phil Madeira, who I think is an excellent songwriter. Don't let this song discourage you, if you haven't heard his music you should check it out.

Where should I start. Here are the lyrics. I'll let you decide.

If I Was Jesus, I’d have some real long hairA robe and some sandals, is exactly what I’d wearI’d be the guy at the party, turnin’ water to wineYeah me and my disciples, we’d have a real good time.

Ooh and I’d lay my life down for you (woooooh)And I show you who’s the boss (woooooh)I’d forgive you and adore youWhile I was hangin’ on your cross

If I Was Jesus.I’d have some friends that were poorI’d run around with the wrong crowd, man I’d never be boredThen I’d heal me a blind man, get myself crucifiedBy politicians and preachers, who got somethin’ to hide.

Ooh and I’d lay my life down for you (woooooh)And I show you who’s the boss (woooooh)I’d forgive you and adore youWhile I was hangin’ on your cross

If I Was Jesus.If I Was Jesus, I’d come back from the deadAnd I’d walk on some water, just to mess with your headI know your dark little secrets, I’d look you right in the faceAnd I’d tell you I love you, with Amazing Grace.

Ooh and I’d lay my life down for you (woooooh)And I show you who’s the boss (woooooh)I’d forgive you and adore youWhile I was hangin’ on your crossIf I Was Jesus.If I Was Jesus.

My Top 40 of all time

For awhile Facebook was filled with people posting their top 5, 20 or 40 CD's of all time. I read many of the lists and they got me thinking. Of course, it took me far too long to get my list posted. But here it finally is. I probably missed something that I'll think of as soon as I hit "publish post." I admit that I cheated and included some best of's and box sets, but I stand by the picks.

1. U2 – Joshua Tree
2. Elvis Costello – King of America
3. Peter Case – The Man with the Blue, Postmodern, Fragmented, Neotraditionalist Guitar
4. Vigilantes of Love – Audible Sigh
5. Johnny Cash – Unearthed
6. Stevie Wonder – At the Close of the Century
7. Amy Grant – Behind the Eyes
8. Emmylou Harris – Wrecking Ball
9. Over the Rhine – Good Dog Bad Dog, or Eve, or Ohio (depends on the day and my mood)
10. Tonio K – Romeo Unchained
11. The Innocence Mission – The Innocence Mission
12. Arrested Development – 3 Years, Five Months and Two Days in the Life of…
13. Kings X – Gretchen Goes to Nebraska
14. Bob Marley – Legend
15. Jon Anderson – Three Ships
16. Sam Cooke – Portrait of a Legend
17. Sam Phillips – Martinis and Bikinis
18. Wilco – Sky Blue Sky
19. Mark Heard – Second Hand
20. John Austin – The Embarrassing Young
21. Jan Krist – Curious
22. The Alarm – Declaration
23. Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
24. Lone Justice – Lone Justice
25. The 77's - Seventy Sevens
26. Kansas – Vinyl Confessions
27. The Bears – Rise and Shine
28. John Hiatt – Bring the Family
29. Steve Taylor – I Predict 1990
30. Charlie Peacock – Secret of Time
31. Bruce Cockburn – Nothing But a Burning Light
32. Rodney Crowell – The Houston Kid
33. Midnight Oil – Blue Sky Mining
34. Julie Miller – Broken Things
35. Monk - Quiver
36. Pierce Pettis – Making Light of It
37. TheByrds - Sweetheart of the Rodeo
38. Rich Mullins – A Liturgy, A Legacy and A Raggamuffin Band
39. Larry Norman – Only Visiting This Planet
40. Patty Griffin - Living With Ghosts