Mockingbird
Former Caedmon’s Call singer/songwriter Derek Webb’s new CD "Mockingbird" is great. With the musical style of a raw Caedmon’s Call album and the lyrical honesty that speaks truth into some of Christianity’s dark places, this album really has hit home with me.
Favorite lyrics:
"my first allegiance is not to a flag, a country, or a man
my first allegiance is not to democracy or blood
it’s to a king & a kingdom"
– from A King and A Kingdom
"don’t teach me about moderation and liberty
i prefer a shot of grape juice
don’t teach me about loving my enemies
don’t teach me how to listen to the Spirit
just give me a new law"
– from A New Lew
His honesty hits to the core of some of the questions I ask about the Church, about my faith. I appreciate his ability to challenge what he doesn’t agree with, while maintaining his focus on Christ as the center and the direction.
More at www.derekwebb.com
