Back in another lifetime, I was a songwriter. It was a time I treasure with all my heart, along with the recordings that we managed to preserve our music with.
We had an outdoor spa building behind our house. One night I was in the hot tub by myself and this song came to me. I wrote it all within twenty minutes. (We kept pad and pen close at all times.)
The result of that late night soak was “Hate The Sin But Don’t Hate The Sinner.
I loved every aspect of this creative mode from jotting an idea down to finishing out verses and chorus and walking into the studio to record.. Do I miss it? Heck yeah, but the writing just simply turned a corner in another direction.
Hope you enjoy!!
Hate The Sin But Don’t Hate The Sinner by Jan Sikes
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Jan, you’re so talented. Such a treat to hear you sing this lovely song. Thank you! 🙂
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Awwww, thank you,, Natalie. I appreciate you stopping by.
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I really enjoyed and the pictures, too. You have so many talents!
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Thank you, D.L. I appreciate you stopping by.
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Wow, Jan, fabulous song! I love the arrangement and choice of instruments. God, you must miss Rick so much. What beautiful memories you made … ♥♥
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Yes, Tina, you nailed it. I miss him and our life together tremendously. But, there is nothing I can do but go forward so that’s what I do. Hugs, sweet lady!
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Terrific song, Jan. I had to laugh out loud at the painted women line. Loved seeing the photos of Rick as well.
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Thanks, John. Yes, I liked that line and the verse where he’d drank too much hard liquor and his head was spinning around. 🙂 I appreciate you listening and commenting.
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Love your stuff, Jan 😀
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What fun, Jan!! I loved the song….and who was picking? Was that Rick? Great music!!
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Thank you, Gwen. Actually, the man doing the guitar work on this song lived in Branson for many years and played with The Dillards. His name is Jim Glaspy and he is an amazingly talented musician!
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Good story, Jan – you guys made some beautiful memories!
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Thanks, John. I appreciate you stopping by!
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Thank you, Mae. I truly enjoyed performing with Rick and miss it all terribly. But, life goes on and takes a different course. I appreciate you stopping by!
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That was awesome, Jan! You are a multi-talented individual.
In addition to writing books and music, I believe performing is an art too. I would think that would be something you’d miss. What a great song. And I love the pictures of you and Rick.
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Love this! Are you doing the pickin’ here? Great message and cool tune.
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Thanks for stopping by, Annette and giving it a listen. No, I am not doing the flat top picking. It is an amazing musician, Jim Glaspy with Bill Graham on Fiddle and Bass.
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Beautiful music!
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Jan- I loved your 4 books about you and Rick. I have purchased 2 CD’s and love both of them immensely. You are a very gifted lady and I’m so glad I took the journey with you and Rick through your 4 fabulous books. Love you and Linda both Dearly. I hope to meet you one day. BTW what an awesome song.
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Awww, Tonya, you always say the sweetest things. Yes, I look forward to meeting you too. Hugs!
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Cool, love that vest.
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Thanks, Craig! Glad you stopped by.
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And I forgot to mention that I purchased the vest in New Orleans.
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That makes sense in a way.
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