The Iraq War, Elections in Zimbabwe, Barack Obama and GMA Music Week

You are probably asking yourself what in world these 4 things have in common. The answer is simple: Nothing! Which is what makes this year's Gospel Music Week activities bittersweet for me.

There's a lot going on in the world. I can't remember a time when it felt so much like the world was unraveling before my eyes. Or perhaps I'm just taking more notice. Every day seems to bring more news of civil unrest, car bombings, injustice, and back biting among politicians.

Enter GMA Week.

Throngs of young guys wearing girl jeans, shirts that are too hot for the weather, and perfectly planned messed up hair. Who's hot and who's not. Who rocks and who is lame. The time when it's fair game to judge others, hoping we aren't judged.

Yet inside this bubble called the Christian Music Industry, Jesus is alive and moving. And for every self-centered artist or unscrupulous music exec, there are multitudes of Jesus followers who really believe the truth of God in music can change lives.

So even though it feels strange to be celebrating our "accomplishments" as an industry, I believe the message of Christ in our songs is the answer to all the troubles in this world. The hope of the world is not a political leader, it is our God, strong and mighty.

"Therefore, as it is written: 'Let him who boasts boast in the Lord'. 1 Cor 1:31