New FLAWED cd
October 19th, 2007
FLAWED – We are pleased to let you know that we have finally finished our brand new CD! There are 11 songs, and I really feel that this CD is a major step forward in our writing, arranging, and overall sound. Here’s a rundown of the 11 songs:
War Fatigue – (WARNING: Political commentary forthcoming!) There is a phenomenon taking place in American culture, and quite frankly it’s been around for decades, but we’re seeing it more pronounced today because of the sustained war on terror. Americans, unlike terrorists, don’t like war; we don’t like to see bombings on our TV’s; we don’t like to hear about terrorist plots on our Radio programs; we don’t like to hear about the casualties. We are a peace-loving people and quite frankly, these days, many tire quickly if enemies of freedom are not stopped in the first hundred days . If we lose the War on Terror, it won’t be because our Armed Forces are not strong or dedicated enough, it will be because people back here in America are tired of having their lives interrupted by things as mundane and draining as say…the security of our Country. In other words, they’re suffering from “War Fatigue.” Now, I really didn’t mean to get all political (ok, actually, I did a little), but this is not a political song. I simply took the term “War Fatigue” and applied it to spiritual warfare. There are many believers who have been persecuted by the enemy and exhausted by living in a world that is not their home. I feel that from time to time too, and this song is just my prayer that God would give me the strength to fight this spiritual battle ‘till the end and that I would not “cut and run”. (Ok, I just couldn’t resist)
My Burden – This song is about that burden that we carry around with us and refuse to lay at the foot of the cross. It’s the one we keep worrying about, but continue to try to “work out” on our own. Jesus want us to “Cast all our cares on Him” because He knows just what to do with our burdens. We’ll never have true peace until we do!
One Of Those Days – Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes right for you? Everything gets done in half the time you planned, everything you have been worrying about amazingly works itself out, and you even understand why God is doing what He’s doing? Well, this song is NOT about one of those days! However, this song does point out that even in our worst days, God’s grace is sufficient.
Save Me From Myself – This is one of those story songs that tells of two people (one from outside the church and one who attends all the time) who both need Jesus in their life. The first is seeking God in desperation, the second knows all the right things to say, but Christ has never changed his life. This song is a testimony song of how God changes lives.
Create In Me A Clean Heart – This is a song about forgiveness that comes from David’s prayer in Psalms. There are times in all of our lives when we need to pray the words of this song. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
An Inconvenient Truth – Despite the title, this song is not about Global Warming. It’s about the philosophy of this world that there is no God, no absolutes, no truth, and no standard. This one picks up where “God is Still God” from the “Soldiers” CD left off.
At World’s End – The most simple song on the CD, but probably my favorite. This one basically says that I don’t know what this life will bring, but when it’s all over, I know what is awaiting me at the world’s end.
I’ve Got No Problem With That – One the scale of 1-10 on how odd our family must appear to the world, we are pretty high. We homeschool our kids, our teens don’t date, we believe in absolute truth and strive to follow a God that the world says doesn’t exist. Some may call us crazy or even fanatics, but we wear it as a badge of honor…we’ve got no problem with that!
Jesus Is Enough – This one is a new praise chorus that God has recently been using in our invitation time in a miraculous way. It wasn’t originally written to be an invitation song, but God had other plans!
Weak – the theme of this whole CD is “The Inability of Man and the Ability of God” and no song better reflects this concept than this song that says “When I am weak, You are strong”.
Pray – This is the “Song that almost didn’t make it on the CD”. We had to wait for this track to be done at the last minute, but I’m glad we waited. This song tells about the times when we are not in control of the circumstances in our lives and we feel there’s nothing we can do. It reminds us that we can always pray and God will always answer.
If you would like to hear a few of these songs, go to our myspace page at www.myspace.com/theitzelfamily
If you would like to order one of these CD’s, send a check for $12 to Bill Itzel 4215 Salem Bottom Rd. Westminster, MD 21157.
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