Comments on: “The Way I Am” by Merle Haggard http://www.russellmoore.com/2011/04/08/the-way-i-am-by-merle-haggard/ By Russell D. Moore. Russell D. Moore serves as the teaching pastor at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky. In addition, Dr. Moore is the Dean of the School of Theology and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Find sermons and other resources to help Christians engage the culture from a biblical worldview at www.russellmoore.com. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:19:25 +0000 By: Jody Thomas http://www.russellmoore.com/2011/04/08/the-way-i-am-by-merle-haggard/#comment-102438 Jody Thomas Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:08:39 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=6434#comment-102438 Another great choice and, yes, it's hard to argue with Hag as a favorite. He may be the most all-around talented country artist of all time...or since Hank, Sr. As ironic as it sounds, this is one of a few of his songs that have made me pause and think about God, us, and the big issues of life. A few other of his songs have made me do that include, "Are the Good Times Really Over," "I Wish I Could Be 30 Again," "Misery and Gin," and "Sing Me Back Home." Thanks for sharing and for the insights. Another great choice and, yes, it’s hard to argue with Hag as a favorite. He may be the most all-around talented country artist of all time…or since Hank, Sr. As ironic as it sounds, this is one of a few of his songs that have made me pause and think about God, us, and the big issues of life. A few other of his songs have made me do that include, “Are the Good Times Really Over,” “I Wish I Could Be 30 Again,” “Misery and Gin,” and “Sing Me Back Home.” Thanks for sharing and for the insights.

]]> By: Rob http://www.russellmoore.com/2011/04/08/the-way-i-am-by-merle-haggard/#comment-101083 Rob Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:28:46 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=6434#comment-101083 Having never heard of him or this song, I appreciate the background here. As for loving my job, I've been out of work for the last few months, so I'd really like to FIND a job to see if this song applies to it... :) Having never heard of him or this song, I appreciate the background here. As for loving my job, I’ve been out of work for the last few months, so I’d really like to FIND a job to see if this song applies to it… :)

]]> By: Carl Chapel http://www.russellmoore.com/2011/04/08/the-way-i-am-by-merle-haggard/#comment-99690 Carl Chapel Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:40:24 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=6434#comment-99690 This may be my personal favorite song by Haggard. Rather than seeing only a message of despair in the characters not being able to live out his dreams though, I've always appreciated the message of character it contains. When he sings " some would run, but that ain't like me" I'm reminded of my need for a character containing the virtues of steadfastness, dependability, responsibility, resolution, and the strength to delay gratification. I've always loved the Hag this song contains some of my favorite reasons for doing so. This may be my personal favorite song by Haggard. Rather than seeing only a message of despair in the characters not being able to live out his dreams though, I’ve always appreciated the message of character it contains. When he sings ” some would run, but that ain’t like me” I’m reminded of my need for a character containing the virtues of steadfastness, dependability, responsibility, resolution, and the strength to delay gratification. I’ve always loved the Hag this song contains some of my favorite reasons for doing so.

]]> By: Andrew Lindsey http://www.russellmoore.com/2011/04/08/the-way-i-am-by-merle-haggard/#comment-99640 Andrew Lindsey Fri, 08 Apr 2011 21:46:39 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=6434#comment-99640 They tell me I look like Merle Haggard... ... (and sound a lot like David Allan Coe) They tell me I look like Merle Haggard…
… (and sound a lot like David Allan Coe)

]]> By: Ralph Neal http://www.russellmoore.com/2011/04/08/the-way-i-am-by-merle-haggard/#comment-99319 Ralph Neal Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:30:49 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=6434#comment-99319 Russell, This is the first time I have joined you on this site. Love it! I think you are on to something. Glad you have the boldness to share your love for music and use it to share the gospel. Blessings! Ralph Russell,

This is the first time I have joined you on this site. Love it! I think you are on to something. Glad you have the boldness to share your love for music and use it to share the gospel.

Blessings!
Ralph

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