Friday, September 23, 2011

Happy Fall, Y'all!

Hello to all of you, and let me be the first to wish you, Happy Fall!  This season is one of my favorites because the weather starts to change into that crisp cooler feel that quickly takes the edge off of summer.  It has been a hot summer, but lots of exciting things have happened! 
 
As you may have heard, or may not have, I was blessed to have 3 songs selected to be in the new nationwide movie that is coming out on October 11, called "Stand Strong."  It is a very current and timely story of a family that seems to have everything going for them until crisis hits.  It takes it's toll on their finances, and ultimately their daily lives.  As we know, this is the case for many right now, but the story goes on to show that together and with the help of our amazing God, they pick up the pieces and they learn the greatest of life's lessons, as only our Father in Heaven can teach. 
 
Two of the songs selected for the "Stand Strong" movie were from each of the first two T Culler records;  "Dreamer," from Maybe Next Sunday, and "Nothing to Hide," from the End of the Day Ep.  Both appear during the movie. And then a third song from a record that I had recorded quite some time ago, was chosen to run during the credits.  It is quite the honor to have been selected, and I am grateful to God for His direction in making it happen.  Needless to say, I am excited to see how God uses this project in the future.
 
Secondly, and I am very excited to say, there is going to be a new full length record coming this next spring.  I have been writing new songs that have been inspired by so many events that have happened lately, and from some of the stories you all have sent me.  I cannot tell you how much those letters have touched my heart, and I hope to convey some of those feelings back to those that will hear it. I am anticipating going in the studio in late December or January, so please keep this project in your prayers as I want God to use it however He sees fit. 
 
So for now, I pray blessings on you all, and thank you for all your support and love through the last three years.  See you soon.
 

Sunday, February 20, 2011

He Will Never Leave You

It is amazing how things can change so fast in our lives. One moment everything is just going along in a normal status quo type fashion, and the next moment you are living in a whirlwind, wondering when the new season of confusion and life disruption, will end. Such is life, and such is life as even the Christian believer.

God never promised us that things would be perfect in our lives. I think if we take the time to look at history, we see that everyone has ups, and everyone has downs that they have to live through. Even as we look into the Bible, we see periods of peace and then periods of turmoil. The great thing is, however, that when we look at the whole picture, we see that those periods of turmoil or difficulty, are followed by seasons of joy and better days. Why is that?

Because our greatest lessons learned are during those times when life just isn't going so well. If you have been around for even a few years on this spinning ball we call Earth, you have seen it in your life. You grew the most when you came through life's trial, and He was able to bring you to a closer walk with Him. That is where He wants you to be. It's all about the relationship, and those times of difficulty that you are faced with, if you will be patient, let go and let God, He will see you through it all. It is then that you will find your greatest victory!

Ask yourself today. Do I feel God being close to me right now, or do I feel like He couldn't be farther away. If you are feeling the latter, then step back and examine your relationship and your walk with Him. Take the time to talk with your Savior, be patient and pray, and He will show you how much He loves you. Remember, the sun rises everyday without you having to do anything. You can count on Jesus Christ to be there in the exact same way.

Blessings to all of you. Thank you all for listening to the music. I pray the words reach into your lives and help you see that we are all the same. No matter where you have been, or how much you feel like you may have drifted from His side, He WILL NEVER leave you!

"I will never leave you nor forsake you."
-- Hebrews 13:5

T Culler