Interview with Tyler Layne

Hey!

This is a interview I did with Christian singer Tyler Layne.

Sarah: What Is Your Testimony?

Tyler Layne: Ever since I was a baby I have been a member of the Baptist church. I was a dedicated as a baby before I even turned 1. So I grew up in the Baptist church, and I participated in almost everything in the church. When I was 5 years old, I told my mom that I wanted to go to heaven with Jesus. I was in the bathtub when I said that, and so my mom and I said a prayer together, and that’s when I was officially saved. When I was 8 years old I was baptized just so I knew exactly what I was doing and dedicating my life to Jesus.

Sarah: What’s your typical day like?

Tyler Layne: Well, I’m homeschooled, and so when I wake up, I get ready for my day and then I log onto school on the computer because it’s an online school. I normally do about an 1 hour of school since I have one class left which is Algebra 2, my worst subject. I’m almost finished which is exciting. After school, I work on my music. I’m always writing down lyrics and working on getting the songs together.  Practicing for upcoming performances. I practice guitar and piano. Going to church and things like that.

Sarah: What are your dreams and hopes for the future?

Tyler Layne: I’m hoping someday I will be a successful recording artist, and that I can reach a whole bunch of kids and connect with them through my music. Hopefully change people’s lives and saving souls for the Lord. Hopefully I could be nationally recognized. That would be really cool. Just having a career in music and acting.

Sarah: What’s your favorite song you’ve written and why?

Tyler Layne: My favorite song I have written so far would be “Where I Wanna Be” featuring Everlife. Everlife is a pop Christian group in Nashville. They were with Radio Disney. I actually opened up for them when I was ten. When we were writing it together, we kind of wanted to be an inspiration to kids to follow their dreams and it sounds cliché, but it’s really true. We were trying to let people realize that there are going to be people who are going to tell you that you’re not going to be good enough to do something. But you’re always good enough to do whatever you want. If you put your mind to it. That was pretty much the message of the song. So that’s the favorite one I have written so far.

Sarah: How do you get your ideas about your songs?

Tyler Layne: When I’m writing a song, I like to think back on past experiences and what I’ve been through because that’s what I can relate to the most. It’s easier to write about. So I like to think of a title first and then write about the title. Some people like writing the words down, and then they like to come up with a title. But it’s easier for me to come up with a title first so I know what to write about.

Sarah: What is the message you want to get across to your fans?

Tyler Layne: I want my fans to know that to always stick to what they believe and love because a lot of things are going to come their way and try to get them off the path that they want to stick to. I want them to know that no matter what comes their way, they can always do it and always trust in God. With God on your side anything is possible. So don’t ever give up on anything. Always try your hardest and never ever say you can’t.

Sarah: How long have you been doing music?

Tyler Layne: I have been doing music pretty much my whole life. I started singing when I was 3. I joined the children’s choir at my church, and that’s when I first got into singing. When I was 5, I had my first church solo. When I was 8, I got to musical theater. When I was 10 was when I started with Radio Disney. I toured with them for a year. I got to open up for Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus. After that I have been going solo.

Sarah: Do you plan to make a cd? Or any new songs?

Tyler Layne: Yes actually I have four songs on a cd called “Over the World”. It’s actually available on iTunes. I am also selling them when I tour. I am actually in the process of writing  a new song with Alisha Jones who wrote Rihanna’s song, and I’m working with her May 24. We’re going to write a new song for me to go on tour with. After I go on tour, I’m hoping to get a whole new album together.

Sarah,

Interview with BrandiBrooke

Hey Readers,

I’m so sorry for not posting anything recently. I have been very busy. But here is a interview I did with the singer BrandiBrooke who just made it on iShine. Congrats girl and thanks for being a great friend to me.

Sarah: What’s your favorite Bible verse?

 

BrandiBrooke: My favorite Bible verse is 1Timothy 4:12 (let no one despise you for your youth, but set an example…) because I believe that we shouldn’t try to be like everyone else, and try to fit in, but rather to stand out and be different…to set a GOOD example of what we should be.

 

Sarah: What is your typical day like?

 

BrandiBrooke: my typical day…hmmm….well, I am homeschooled, I’m in 11th grade…a typical day for me would be waking up, getting ready for the day, eating breakfast. (usually cereal lol)
then I start school somewhere around 8:00…
after school, I make sure my chores are done, and spend most of the remainder of the day singing….I have a music station set up in my room, and I’m there most of the time… basically, when I’m not in school, I’m at my music station….

 

Sarah: How would you describe yourself?

 

BrandiBrooke: In a word…CRAZY…lol

unafraid to speak the truth, and to go the extra mile.
So Un-perfect, but yet striving to be the best that I can be.
and most importantly… NOT ASHAMED of Jesus!!!

 

Sarah: What advice would you give to girls about boys?

 

BrandiBrooke: I believe that everyone has ONE special person
that they are supposed to spend their entire lives with…
and that only God can reveal that person to you.
I believe you should set your standards high, and not fall deeply in love with every guy that comes along, because if that is the case, you will end up with far too much heartache, all for no reason at all….
I believe that #1 (and most important of all!!) is he should be a follower of Jesus Christ…I mean think about it…the Bible says that “God IS love” right?
and so…if the boy doesn’t know God, then how can he know how to love you, If God IS love? my advice to girls about boys, is simply: don’t sell yourself short, you were NOT cheap….God paid a HIGH price for you.

 

Sarah: what’s your opinion on being yourself? And who our identity is in Christ?

 

BrandiBrooke: I think that everyone should be themselves…
like, everywhere you look, all you see is: this person trying to be like THAT person…no one is who they truly are anymore….

everyone is SO caught up with trying to get the most popular clothes,
the most expensive shoes, and the latest “thing”….
that they can’t see how precious they really are…
each person is unique…each person has their own special gifts, and talents that God has given them…each person has a purpose that only THEY THEMSELVES can do….

I believe that instead of “following the crowd”
we should set an example….by following Jesus, and doing as HE would do…I mean, stop and think about it…the word “Christian” means: Jesus like… so if we are truly CHRISTIANS then shouldn’t we try the best we can to be like Him?

 

 

Sarah: What does your song Scream mean to you?

 

BrandiBrooke: it was written to encourage anyone out there who is going through a tough time in life, that may feel like God has left them alone to battle the world on their own…with the storm raging inside of them, all they feel like doing, is SCREAMING!!!

 

 

Sarah: What’s your testimony?

 

BrandiBrooke: well, I have always loved to sing…my 1st live performance was at age 3 in front of my church with my Little Tykes microphone…(bahaha I still have that mic. lol) ever since then I’ve just been “hooked”. Two days after my 7th bday, I gave my life to Jesus.I was sitting in my grandparents house, on their leather couch,
and all of a sudden this feeling came over me, I didn’t quite understand it at first, I just knew that I needed to know where I was going to spend eternity, because I was unsure at the time so my mom prayed with me, and God saved me…
I’m so glad he saved me at that specific time, because barely even a year later, my dad left. I went into a deep depression,
of which I never let anyone else know, because I felt like that would be showing weakness, and I wanted to be strong for my mom, and my three little sisters. But if I had not previously accepted Christ, I wouldn’t have had Him to hold onto,
I would have rebelled, I would have become a terrible person,
I can only begin to imagine the world I would be in today,
I am so grateful He saved me! When my dad first left, is actually when my mom and I started writing songs. (well, I don’t like to take credit, I like to say that God started writing songs through us at that time.) Looking back now, I can see, that writing songs is what kept my mind off of the storm that was raging around me. It was God’s way of “keeping me busy”. I was in deep pain for a long time and yes, I still have scars on my heart. But looking back now, I wouldn’t change a thing…
because had I not went through the things that I did, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Taking a look at my life today:…I have a decent home, a wonderful family, clothes on my back, food in my fridge, electric, and running water, great friends, and My dad is back in my life. Although my parents aren’t together anymore, I still get to see my dad, and love him very much…I wouldn’t trade him for anyone else in the world….I am still deeply hurt…but like I said, I wouldn’t  change one thing about my past

Sarah: What is your favorite movie and color?

 

BrandiBrooke: I don’t know that’s a HARD one….i love movies…
I really like the movies on the end of time, such as “left behind” and “Judgment”… I also love the movie “titanic” “the green mile” and “the blind side”…. I guess if I had to chose, like right now at this moment without sitting and pondering on it all day, I would have to say: “Left Behind”. My fave color is Neon Pink.

 

Check out her fb page https://www.facebook.com/pages/BrandiBrooke/258477240871436

 

Love,

Sarah

 

What America is Becoming

Hey Blog World,

It’s been awhile since I made a post, and I’m really sorry about that. Today my blog post doesn’t have a very happy message. I’m sorry, but I feel God wants me to write about this.

America is the most blessed country in the whole world. We have so many blessings, and things to be thankful for, and yet really we never even think about them. We’re always complaining, being ungrateful, and greedy. That’s what we are; it’s a part of our sinful nature. Say for example a kid doesn’t get that new video game that everybody has got to have. What does he/she do: they complain, make a fuss, and think that they deserve these things. I have been wanting a iPod Touch or an iPhone, and I have been begging for it when really there are people out there who don’t have any luxuries or anything. Some nights at dinner I really am just like, “Aw man I have to eat this tonight”, when there are people who are happy  to have anything to eat. In Africa there are people starving, and drinking unclean poisonous water. There are orphans all over the world, all alone with nobody to care for them. There are orphans who are fighting wars for Joseph Kony, where nobody loves them, and they are just being used. All over the world people are dying and suffering greatly from severe illnesses. My bestie Phoebe deals with not being able to breathe most of the time, being in the hospital a lot, not being able to do everything that her friends do, and coughing up all the time. Yet she doesn’t ever complain or make a big deal. She goes around saying that God made her that way for a good reason, and she goes around being thankful. Pastor Youcef in Iran is in prison with a death sentence for telling people about the Lord. He keeps on telling others and praying and being thankful. WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO AMERICA! YOU UNGRATEFUL AND GREEDY PEOPLE! ALL YOU WANT IS THINGS FOR YOURSELF! WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM! Some people who have nothing are still thankful while us rich Americans have so much and complain, complain, and complain. Next time, before you complain about a minor issue, think about what other people are going through. Do you still think you have big problems? Do you still feel the same way you did before reading this post?

Think about it.

Love,

Sarah

Light and Dark Origonal Song

Hey I recently wrote a song called light and dark watch the music video.

 

 

Love,

Sarah

 

Tumblr Account

Hey Everyone,

I now have my own Tumblr account so plz go check out my page at

http://ishinerocks.tumblr.com/

 

Thanks! <3

Love,

Sarah

What is CF like?

Hey Everybody,

So sorry for not posting in a while. I thought that I should post this update that one of my beautiful best friend’s Phoebe wrote about what her life is like with Cystic Fiborosis. I can’t believe she has to live this way.

What is CF like? Well I’ll tell you what’s it like.

Cystic Fibrosis is lonely, it hurts, it takes every bit of energy I have to get out of bed and go about my day, but it’s a blessing. Every time I get sick I lose more friends because I can’t do as much as I used to be able too. It hurts me physically. My chest hurts so bad at times I cry because there is nothing else I can do. It hurts to breathe, it hurts to cough, it hurts to do my treatments but I do it all anyways. It hurts to not have your friends come and see you because they’re so busy with their own lives, it feels like they’ve forgotten about you. It hurts to make plans for the future knowing you might not ever get the chance to live them out. It hurts knowing one day you will probably need oxygen 24/7 to help you breathe. It hurts knowing that your parents may have to bury you before they should have to because of this horrible disease that takes your life away from you slowly. It hurts to watch your friends pass away from Cystic Fibrosis and feeling that loss. It takes all the energy I have to do anything throughout the day due to coughing all night long even when I’m sound asleep I don’t really get any rest because the coughing makes it restless. It takes a lot of energy to sit and do my school work, study for tests, read a book, eat, take a shower, talk, excersize, do meds, get dressed, etc. I live everyday hoping that a cure will be found in my lifetime. I hope and pray every time I get sick, I’ll get over it, and not lose any of my lung function from the infection that attacks my body. But I wouldn’t change any of this. Why? Because living with CF, living with the unknown, only makes me stronger. It has taught me to fight my hardest everyday for the life I deserve, to fight for my family. It has taught me to love without holding back everyday, to smile through the bad because no matter what I have people that love me. It has taught me to go after my dreams. The most important thing it has taught me is that God never gives me anything I can’t handle. Even when I feel as if the world is crashing down on me I know that I can handle it, although sometimes I wish God didn’t trust me so much. I love my life, CF and all. My Cystic Fibrosis will never win this fight. People living with Cystic Fibrosis in them are some of the toughest people I know because from day one of us being on this earth, we have to fight to survive, and that’s what makes us such beautiful people. ♥
-Taken from a fellow CF’er.

Please pray for Phoebe and other people with Cystic Fiborosis!

Thanks!!!!

Love,

Sarah

Happy Birthday Dad and Josh!!!!!

Hey,

Today is my awesome Dad’s birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday Dad! He is the best . I’m so thankful for him and my whole family, they’re amazing. I’m very blessed!<3

On Sunday is my bro Josh’s b-day to ! Lot’s of b-days in January. Happy Happy Birthday to you!

Love,

Sarah