Since having vocal cord surgery last week, I've been on "vocal rest" [no speaking, no talking, no throat-clearning, nuttin'.]  It's been weird. My poor wife is talking twice as much, trying to make up the difference.  People around me are talking louder, as if I'm deaf AND mute.  Funny.  Others are using hand motions [their attempts at Sign Language] in addition to their words, like that's going to help me. My wife has called me on the phone a few times, and I've whistled to …

Today I had surgery to remove nodules on my vocal cords. The surgery went well, the doctor did [what seems to be] a beautiful job zapping that laser around in my throat [I saw “before and after” photos], and now I begin 1-2 weeks of vocal rest.  Oh well...

I was under general anesthesia, so I’m feeling physically weak, but otherwise good and very grateful. My throat hurts when I swallow, so I need to quit bein' a baby.

Thank you for your prayers and thoughts of my family and me! My prayer and hope now is that there will be no scarring or damage to my vocal folds, and that I’ll have my full voice range back to make a new CD in 2012.

I will use this “quiet time” to read and study God’s word, to write in my Prayer Journal, and to compose melodies and chord progressions for potential new songs! – Rob Biagi 12/1/2011

Many of you know that I've been on "vocal rest" to heal the nodules and broken blood vessels on my vocal cords.  Thanks for the prayers!

What I didn't realize is how "not speaking" can keep you out of so much trouble! (Proverbs 21:23)  Seriously!  Every time I really want to "say" something, I have to decide if it's worth the hassle of writing it on the little white board I carry with me.  Most often I just keep quiet.

Abraham Lincoln was right - "'Tls better to be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt."

When I started out as a Kids’ Worship Leader, I wanted to captivate kids with our church's music time.  I wanted them to be SO PUMPED for music time that they'd never be late.  We started music at 9am SHARP, and Parker, the 4th grade boy, didn't want to miss it.

He used to stand at the bottom of the stairs and shake his dad's car keys so the family would "get moving" and not make him late to Kids' Church.

Then, he learned to make coffee.  The kid was INTO IT!

Is what we are doing in Children's Ministry compelling and captivating?  If not, let's make changes!  God deserves our BEST.

Last night a grandma came up to the merch table and bought all 3 of my music CDs for her grandson.  I love that!  You guys are SO supportive of my family, my music, and me.  You shine!

I often hear that my music is the "soundtrack" of your carpools, your neighborhood dance parties, your child's "falling asleep" or "waking up" time [not sure how it works for "falling asleep"...ha ha], and that you use it in your Kids' Church/Sunday School time.  One girl said that my music is "helping her get through graduate school."  Man!

But I'm excited and humbled to be a part of your lives.  - Blessings, Rob B.

I was at lunch with my parents at Chili’s Grill & Bar in Huntington Beach yesterday, and I was reminded that the servers there had done many things to help our daughter Natalie during her Leukemia treatment between 2007-2009.

It reminded me that I need to stay grateful and keep thanking those of you who prayed so long and so hard for Natalie and us.  We love you and thank you!

BTW – Natalie’s lab tests have been “clean and clear” since December 2009. So far, so great!

Some of us are snugglers, some are not.  We should all snuggle more.  Researchers: c’mon, back me up! Humans need 8-12 “meaningful touches” per day.

[My 6-year-old daughter] Natalie was still asleep when I got up to walk this morning, so I laid my head and shoulders down on her bed for a little snuggle.   Truth is, she doesn’t snuggle for long when she’s awake.

But it sure made me happy!  How about you?  Do you need to get more snuggles?  Give more snuggles?   Stretch out your arms, smile with your lips, eyebrows up, tilt your head to one side, and see if someone you love won’t let you hug ‘em!

Are you tired, run down, listless? Sing and dance! Or are you feeling good, optimistic, and connected to God? Then sing – dance – worship!

No matter what you’re doing – homework, dishes, whatever – put on some good Christian Music and dance to the beat!

Check out the Biagi Family’s spontaneous “Dance Party” to the Jana Alayra song “Totally Transformed”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eegtN9Ifczc

My first CD [“You’re a V.I.P. to G-O-D”] contains arguably my most popular song, “Jesus the Soccer Star?”

I have been asked about the meaning of that song a few times over the years, so - at concerts - I give a full-blown-explanation of the lyrics, saying “It tells the historical truth that Jesus Christ [God the Son] left his rightful place in heaven to solve the sin problem of mankind [every person who repents of their sin and trusts in Christ's substitutionary life, death on the cross, burial, and resurrection from the dead.]  Plus, it asks a fun question: if we were alive back in the time of Christ's earthly ministry and we had a game of soccer going, would Jesus want to join in the game?”

So - is that the message YOU get from the "Soccer Star" lyrics, or was it something else?  And do you think that the Lord Jesus would “play with us”? [please comment below]

I submit to you that Maroon 5 is the best-sounding, best-produced rock band of the last 20 years.  Those are some funky white boys.  Unfortunately, their songs are full of profanity, hyper-sexuality, and death threats.  Rats!  I could have been a big fan…

But “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” - Joshua 24:15

I used to weigh 202 pounds. But I got fit. By doing work. By working out . I wake up in the 5:00 hour every day to walk, lift weights, stretch, and do push-ups. It’s hard work. But I weigh 170 pounds now and I have the most energy I've had in 20 years. So why do we think we can “sit around” and “dwell on Christ” and think we are going to be spiritually fit? To get results in anything takes commitment, consistency, and hard work: physical fitness, your golf swing, cooking, …

I write my songs to reinforce the biblical truths that parents are teaching their kids.

But I am concerned that many fathers are not “stepping up” into their God-given command to be the “spiritual head of the household” (Deuteronomy 6:6-8 "And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.  You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise." ESV)

Don't be overwhelmed, men.  Just begin.  We can learn with our children.  The keys are to pray, study, and get started!

We've been in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area doing concerts this week. I got to hear Chuck Smith [founding Pastor of Calvary Chapel] preach a brief sermon on Psalm 73 this morning.  Legendary man.

We did a show in New Jersey tonight at Calvary Chapel Vineland, NJ.  Great people.  I'd never been to New Jersey before.

Hey - are we coming to YOUR church or school some time soon? Ask your Children's Minister to invite us!

Blessings to you - Rob Biagi & family

Just because Kids’ Worship is high-energy and makes kids jump up and down doesn’t mean it’s quality. Don’t buy the hype! (necessarily). Make sure it’s biblical, memorable, and thought-provoking, too.

Consider my most hyper song, “Before I Go, I Stop” (from the “GET OUT THERE!” CD/DVD). It’s pretty thrashy and rockin’, but the lyrics say: “I go all out. Beyond any doubt. I want my life to SHOUT - ‘God is alive in me!’”

The motions call for kids to jump, pump their fists HARD, shake their heads (and so forth), but it’s a solid biblical, thought-provoking message, too.

I’m just sayin...