A Dissident's Existence- https://www.jayopsis.com/2025/06/wrestling-daily-in-babylon.html

Not To Babylon

"Southern Gothic" draws its inspiration from the haunting landscapes and complex moral struggles that define the Southern Gothic literary tradition. Influenced by the works of William Faulkner, Flannery O’Connor, John Steinbeck, and Ernest Hemingway, the song explores themes of sin, grace, decay, and redemption. Read more about the song here: https://www.jayopsis.com/2024/11/southern-gothic.html

Southern Gothic

 I’m a do over fool, not a second chance man
 Good at goodbyes, bad at a plan
 Talk when I shouldn’t, shut down when it counts
 Break things easy, then drink to drown
 Yeah, I dream about fixin' what I put you through
 But dreaming ain't doing—and I'm still me too
 So if life gave me one more shot at you...
 I’d wreck it again—I’m a do over fool

Do Over Fool

This song goes out to folks who feel like the crucible has the full press on! Prayers Up.

Through It

https://www.jayopsis.com/2025/07/the-radiance-hebrews-13.html

The Radiance (Hebrews 1)

Step back in time with this joyful, finger-snappin’ 1950s-style gospel tune! “Shine Like Heaven” blends upbeat doo-wop harmonies, swinging rhythms, and classic rock ’n’ roll energy to deliver a message of freedom, joy, and salvation in Christ. With rich vocal layers that sound like a full street-corner quartet, this retro revival brings vintage pop flair to timeless praise. Perfect for dancing, clapping, and lifting your spirit sky-high.

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Shine Like Heaven
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[Intro]
Shoo-wop, shoo-wop!
Doo-wah, doo-wah!
Snap it down for the Lord above!
Hey hey! Yeah yeah!
Woo!

[Verse 1]
I was runnin’ through the shadows, tryin’ to find my way (doo-wop!)
Feelin’ like a lost soul, driftin’ every day (doo-wop!)
Then I heard You callin’ — loud and clear and true (yeah!)
Now every step I take, Lord, I’m walkin’ with You!

[Pre-Chorus]
You pulled me out of the night (outta the night!)
Lit a fire so bright (burnin’ bright!)
Now I'm dancin’ in the daylight of Your love! (Shoo-wop!)

[Chorus]
I’m gonna shine like Heaven, oh-oh! (doo-wah!)
Glowin’ with a holy light, yeah! (snap-snap!)
You broke my chains, now I’m never the same—
My heart’s alive, and it’s burnin’ bright!
I’m gonna shine like Heaven, oh-oh!
Everywhere I go, they’ll see—
That Jesus saved me, changed me, raised me—
Now I’m finally free! (Shoo-bop!)

[Verse 2]
You gave me joy like a river runnin’ through my soul (yeah!)
Turned my broken pieces into something whole (mmm-hmm!)
I used to walk with my head hangin’ low,
But now I’m lifted high — and everybody knows! (That’s right!)

[Pre-Chorus]
You pulled me out of the night (hallelujah!)
Lit a fire so bright (so bright!)
Now I’m singin’ with the angels up above! (Shoo-wop!)

[Chorus]
I’m gonna shine like Heaven, oh-oh!
Glowin’ with a holy light, yeah!
You broke my chains, now I’m never the same,
My heart’s alive, and it’s burnin’ bright!
I’m gonna shine like Heaven, oh-oh!
Everywhere I go, they’ll see—
That Jesus saved me, changed me, raised me—
Now I’m finally free!

[Bridge]
No more fear (no more fear!)
No more shame (no more shame!)
I’m walkin’ out (I’m walkin’ out!)
In Jesus’ name!
Every heartbeat sings His praise—
I’m redeemed, I’m not the same!

[Final Chorus]
I’m gonna shine like Heaven, oh-oh!
Lightin’ up the world for You!
You’re the reason I'm breathin’, movin’, believin’—
Everything You say is true!
I’m gonna shine like Heaven, oh-oh!
All because of Calvary—
Jesus saved me, changed me, raised me—
Now I’m finally free!

[Outro]
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, shine on…
Snap-snap, shine on…
Doo-wah, doo-wah…
Shine like Heaven!

Shine Like Heaven (1950s Gospel)

Shadow tribute- you know who it is. Recommend the documentary on HBO Max. I loved the line "tyranny of the rhyme"

Tyranny, Scorn, and Storms

see the video here: https://youtu.be/7gRxqLEGC2Y Always a great visit to Steamboat to see my daughter and son-in-law

That Colorado Sun

Inspiration from Steamboat Springs- try to get there 3 or 4 times a year to visit my daughter and son-in-law

Mountain Peak Revival (Colorado)

I’ve done so much with so little for so long but now I can do anything with nothing - A Bumper Sticker I heard about

So Much, So Little, So Long

https://www.jayopsis.com/2025/09/striving-to-rest-hebrews-4.html

Strive to Rest (Hebrews 4)

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Strive to Rest (Hebrews 4)

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