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”: https://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, learning an instrument, reading the Bible.

God calls us “workmen” in 2 Timothy 2:15. The New Testament Greek word means “workmen,” not "philosophers."

The point, however, is not to win in "Bible Trivia;" it's to know the One who wrote the letter.

Until then, may I never say “reading and studying the Bible is too much work, where’s my People Magazine?”

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...