by DAN CALLOWAY
Published 28 October 2009 @ 20:52 UCT
SAN DIEGO, CA – SUSAN KNOWLES is an aspiring Contemporary Christian lyricist and songwriter. Born and raised in North Carolina, Susan grew up in an eclectic small town filled with a variety of music from blue grass and country to rock and the soulful sounds of African-American gospel music. Ms. Knowles’s lyrics and music are a reflection of her early childhood impressions.
Susan’s mission is to write songs that glorify God and inspire others to come to know Him. Susan recently wrote her debut song “The More I Know You” in recognition of God’s greatness. She has been privileged to write with several talented singers and songwriters.
Susan’s song “The More I Know You” was co-written with Brent Anderson, Worship Pastor of Cape First Church in Girardeau, Missouri. Brent is a talented musician and songwriter who performs the vocals on “The More I Know You”. Brent’s own CD “To Know Your Heart” is moving up the charts on Praisecharts.com.
Susan also writes with Independent Artist, Eric Lige. Eric resides in San Diego, CA and is the Programming Arts Director and Worship Leader at Community Bible Church in Mira Mesa, CA. Eric’s CD “Surrender” can be found on ITunes and his website at www.ericlige.com. Susan and Eric have co-written several songs that will be coming out shortly. Check back soon to hear their inspirational tribute to God.
When she’s not writing songs, Susan can be found horseback riding with her paint horse “Bob”. An avid rider, she enjoys spending time with her horse and has been inspired to write many of her songs while out on trail. Ms. Knowles is also a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a focus on helping adolescents and adults find strength within and from their relationship with God. Susan currently resides in San Diego, CA with her husband, Doug.
Visit her website at www.susanknowles.com today.
Ben Stein on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary
by Dan Calloway
Published August 30, 2009 at 5:50pm EST; The Chronicler’s Web
The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary.
Ben Stein
My confession:
I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees, Christmas trees.. I don’t feel threatened. I don’t feel discriminated against. That’s what they are: Christmas trees.
It doesn’t bother me a bit when people say, ‘Merry Christmas’ to me. I don’t think they are slighting me or getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it It shows that we are all brothers and sisters celebrating this happy time of year. It doesn’t bother me at all that there is a manger scene on display at a key intersection near my beach house in Malibu .. If people want a crèche, it’s just as fine with me as is the Menorah a few hundred yards away.
I don’t like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don’t think Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around, period. I have no idea where the concept came from that America is an explicitly atheist country. I can’t find it in the Constitution and I don’t like it being shoved down my throat. (more…)