“That’s What I Love About Sunday” by Craig Morgan
— Friday, May 13th, 2011 —
One of my favorite students in years past was a bright young man the Lord had called to pastor and plant churches. It was an additional delight to learn that he had come to ministry, the long way around, leaving behind a rising star career as a country music songwriter.
On this week’s episode of “The Cross and the Jukebox,” I talk to Adam Dorsey, the writer of the hit song “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” recorded by Craig Morgan. Adam is now a pastor in California, and he has a unique perspective on life both sides of Music Row. I ask Adam what it’s like to turn on the radio, anywhere in the world, and hear his own words. I also ask him whether he, a pastor in California, ever feels like he’s wasted his life by ending what could have resulted in a wall full of Grammy and CMA awards.
Then Adam and I listen together to his song, and talk about what it means. Would he have written it differently now, after several years of thinking about Scripture and theology? Does he agree with critics who suggest that his lyrics represent the feminizing of the church and the dregs of Bible Belt spiritual nominalism? Finally, I’ll talk about what I think the song can show us about our neighbors and about Sundays.
And a reference or two to Jon Bon Jovi shows up in there as well.
I loved doing this show, and hope you enjoy it as you listen along with us.
It was refreshing and encouraging to hear how much Adam rejoices in the Gospel and delights in preaching the Gospel. God used Adam’s words to minister to my heart, remind me of the joy of Gospel ministry, and gave me holier focus. May God continue to bless my former classmate.
Question unrelated to this post (but maybe material for a new post):
Most people agree that Bin Laden deserved death for his actions. But what if he had repented and trusted Christ? Should he still have been killed for his past actions?
I really enjoy your blog too.
thanks
Chris
Thanks Dr. Moore for these messages. I have to say, though, I prefer a little more Cash and a little less syrup like this song. “That’s what I like about Sundays” has to be one of the sappiest tunes I’ve heard in a long time - and talk about all of the WRONG reasons to be enjoying Sunday. What would have made this so much better would have been hearing how YOU would have written the song!
Re: Bon Jovi and “Living on a Prayer” - those 80’s songs are always a lot of fun, but I hope that you weren’t “termpted and tried” by some of Bon Jovi’s poor choice of album cover imagery… :)