Prepare Before you Record Written By Garry E Shepard Jr.

There are many ways to prepare before you record whether it be reciting your bars or singing praying or reading Gods word.  I have 3 ways in which I prepare before I record:

1. Pray

I pray to make sure self is in check, Rap whether it be main stream or Christian is competitive. Also I want to make sure I'm in the right spirit because you have to be careful who you let inspire you. Also Prayer sets the atmosphere. I can remember a time when I first started to record I got so aggravated because I was rushed by a friend who's independent label I was under. I couldn't even focus. but had I prayed first I wouldn've let that bother me.


2. Practice

I literally practice 4 to 7 times a day, When I'm driving to work and coming from work. Lol the faces I get as Im rapping while driving priceless. I also have a Practice Mic which I use a lot in the mirror. And for days Im going to perform I don't practice my song at all that day I just listen to a recorded version. I do however recite the first line of each verse for memory sake.


3. Take Notes

I take notes on my Note 5 Phone when small ideas come to my head, as a song writer you know that you have a window to how long you can obtain the idea your head before you lose it. I still do it the old skool way writing in notebooks and even using old bars to complete the new ones. So thats it would love to hear how you prepare yourself in the comments. Thank you.

Also They Wanna Hear It remix out now. http://soundcloud/ctpsalmist860/they-wanna-hear-it-remix-featuring-trevor-pope-and-serious-voice

Standing for Truth Written by Garry E Shepard Jr.

We are living in a day and time where the bible continues to fulfill itself.  Sin is put on a pedal-stool, while being a Christian and believing in God and his word is a crime. I'm going to give 3 examples of injustice against Christians.



1. Kim Davis

Last week Kim Davis was jailed for not issuing marriage License to a same-sex couple. Kim explained that doing so would go against her religious belief. So in other words  she didn't want to seem like she's supporting what the word of God forbids, not only that she didn't issue any license do to the fact that the state where she's from Past Same Sex marriage which caused her to stop issuing marriage license. Instead of this same sex couple going to a different clerk they called the police and had her arrested. She sits in jail but here is the best part and this shows that God is on your side, supporters began to rally for Kim Davis singing Hymns. Mike Huckabee also joined in support for Kim Davis. Here you have a woman who worked 27yrs at her Job, only to be put in jail for not issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The most upsetting part is when I read about this I saw "Love wins" ??? Rejoicing over a non criminal put in jail because of pride. Christians are targets in this day and age. Yet God still gets the glory. I love how she gave praises to God. I praised along with her.





 

Branchout your Ministry. Written by Garry E Shepard Jr.

This is for all my Inspiring Artist such as myself, I' m reminded of the scripture  Mark 6:4-6 when Jesus tells us about Ministering where we live.  You would think that since people know who you are you will get mass support, especially it being family and friends. Sometimes makes you wonder why is that. I thought of 3 things,

1. Ministry version of you verses what your family and friends know of you-

Family has been a part of our lives since we can remember. Some family members will support from a distance, while many will be offended at what your Ministry will entail. Some just won't believe that God can use you to do a mighty work. Either because of how you used to be or what they used to know about you. Know that Jesus experienced this first. They where astonished and some were offended because of him and the scripture he read out loud. They knew that Joseph was his earthly father, it was even said that his brothers and sisters were offended.

2. Authority And Power you will Display

Again we go back to man's idea of what your image displays. We as Christians are given power and authority by the Spirit of God through Jesus Christ. Jesus was known in his hometown as the son of a Carpenter. We all hold different occupations, we all have different upbringings. Some of us were well off some were poor. Because man can't discern hearts they don't realize What God has placed in you. God himself told Samuel that the heart is his main focus. God uses the ones that the world counts out the meek and lowly to give Power and Authority. Not to say he can't use those that are well off, but the meek and lowly heart is more open and receptive to Gods desires.

3. You will be taken to higher heights

This Familiar Place Written by Garry E Shepard Jr.

As Minister Faithful is on he remembers the corner store where as a child he would go to play his favorite arcade game street fighter. To his right he sees the Grinder shop where he ate and also played Arcade games in. However he notice the people weren't the same, this section that was part of his golden years was now infested with Drug Addicts and gangs on the corner, No longer can he take a walk down the his old familar street of his. Evangelizng to evryone and speaking against evil he is ignored some of the dealers start yell get off my block!!!!!!!!!! However determined to do the Lord's work he keeps on. All of a sudden the same dealers surround him. He takes one look up in the sky and sends up a silent prayer, and before they can lift a finger the Police come and they began to walk away like nothing happened. The responding Police Officer Promise Tells Minister Faithful he understands what he's trying to do, but you can't do this alone, I'm also a believer and the Lord God lead me to see what was going on here. This street need a revival, it needs the whole body of Christ.

Five Things Every Parent needs to Survive Caitlyn (Aka Bruce Jenner). Written by Garry E Shepard Jr.

Before I go into this let me just say that we really need to pray for Bruce Jenner, all jokes and arguments about why he changed sex shouldn't be among Christians we are set apart, neither should we be found condemning Bruce to hell. Jesus said in John 8:7 he that's without sin May cast the the first stone. We live in a day in time where evil is celebrated and truth is shunned. The world has made this a highlight and center of attention. With that let's go to 5 ways to survive Caitlyn (Bruce Jenner).

1. Teaching our children in stages.

Proverbs 22:6 says Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it. The best teaching starts from a child, were aren't born racist or born attractive to the same sex, however what we teach our children stays with them for life. we have to teach our children whats right and whats wrong, whats normal whats not normal. We also have to teach them that the majority isn't always right. we must instill in our children Biblical Principals and how to stand on them in these end times. Also we have to remember to not overwhelm them their little minds can only process so much, thats why I say in stages. in church and in the home is a Good way to Teach and instill Truth.

2. Be examples of what we teach.

James 1:22 but be ye doers of the word, not hears only, deceiving your own selves.

Not only do we need to teach our children we need to show them. All over the world saved and unsaved or going back and forth. The world makes Bruce out to be a hero and brave. This world is gonna cause a lot of people to miss Heaven. we are  to be a Pecular people set apart. We are to show loving kindness,  Jesus said with loving kindness have I drawn thee. We as christians tend to forget that we were not always saved putting people in hell when we should be witnessing to that soul. We should want our children to live better lives then us, but in order for that to happen we have to show them how to apply the word of God to their lives and share the word of God with people like Bruce Jenner and more.


3. Spend time with your Children or Child

Spending time with your Child, watching what they watch on Tv, playing with them, talking with them reading going to the park. Building a solid foundation is key. The last thing we want to do is be so strict and Militant that they are afraid to say or do anything with or around us. We also need to monitor their internet activity, and become involved in their school. I once read  how a child brought home a coloring book that had Satanism in it and when the parents addressed they were almost arrested. We want our children to be able to tell us everything, things that may need addressing, also be ready answer questions of curiosity. Spending time with our children help build character and communication skills.

4. Teach Self Examination.

The word says in Is a 64:6 That our righteousness our as filthy Rags no Sin is greater than the other. We have to remember no one is perfect and that daily we strive for perfection. The worse things we can do as parents is to be self righteous to point the finger and not hold our own ways accountable. First off it looks bad and it's Not of God. That's a form of Pride and that's one the things God hates. We have to teach our children to be honest with others and themselves at all times. One that I was always told is that I always keep it real. I wouldn't be any other way. It takes to much time and energy being fake. Kill the Self Righteous act before it kill people confident and respect for you. If you want the best for your child or Children deal with it now.

5. Prepare them for the Future

We don't know when Jesus is coming back or what the future holds as we speak things are getting worse we're living in a time where the fear of God is nowhere to be found.

we must prepare our children for the Return of Jesus. Remember they're watching us how we conduct ourselves, how we speak about people and different subjects, at a certain age they are sponges let's make sure they soak up nothing but Success in a Good way.

It all started when written by Garry E Shepard Jr.

Let me see where it all started for me with the love of music I'm gonna say the late 80s to early 2000s.  From Micheal Jackson to New Edition, Bobby Brown to Wu Tang Bone Thugs. Notorious BIG was my number 1 Rapper. Hip Hop was my first love as far as music goes I remember me and my Best Friend Cedric used to take his sister Karaoke Machine lock ourselves in his room put in a single tape with the instrumental and go in!!!!!!!!!. I know I'm not the only one that miss spitting over instrumentals. Cedric did freestyle and I was and still a conscience rapper. I was like a news reporter but rapping bout the streets and urban life. No matter if they will accept me or not as far as my music  my passion will keep me moving. I made up in my mind along time ago that fame is the last thing I look for. I seen what it does to people who have to maintain it and I can do without it. So Now I rap for God and love it. I just want  God to get the Glory after all I'm just his instrument. 

Doors opened written by Garry E Shepard Jr.

God is so good after waiting and searching and exercising my faith the Doors have Been opened, it's amazing how just when your on the brink of giving up God's timely provision makes way for renewed strength. I'm a man of faith I exercise it daily but sometimes life has a way of putting detours in your way but God. I want to encourage those of you starting out your ministry keep at it til you see results and even then keep at it. It only get better from there.