Singer/songwriter Keith Roberts is an acoustic rocker who has been compared to the likes of Mac Powell, Jeremy Camp, and Rob Thomas. His melodic style and compelling lyrics demand a closer listen. Keith has shared the stage with a variety of major artists over the last 10 years. There have been some turbulent years since his 2003 debut solo release “Deeper” (Pilgrim Records) and his sophomore release “This Time Around” (Restored Records/January 2006). Keith is writing now for what will be a 2012 release of brand new material containing a message of hope, love, trust, and perseverance. It is His desire to be an example of God’s faithfulness to a world that is losing its trust in the supernatural power of God.
Keith began his career as a singer/songwriter after an injury in college ended his hopes of playing professional football. As a Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, Keith’s faith was the foundation and basis of his music. He found comfort in writing and playing and felt that he was being called for a higher purpose. As Keith progressed in his music career, his relationship with God slowly eroded. Keith fought against several addictions and also Bipolar disorder for which he was unaware of and undiagnosed for at the time. Keith continued to struggle with gambling and alcohol abuse which won him an arrest record that now includes Id theft, grand theft, domestic battery, and even violation of a restraining order. Doesn’t sound like your average Christian songwriter, does it?
Keith says:
“It’s hard for me to think about it - it is God asking me to serve him through music when I know I have been such a hypocrite at times. After all of the mistakes how can He possibly want this? I know I have hurt people in my weakness. I know I’m not worthy, but maybe that’s what makes it such a miracle because I could never do this without Him. I have learned that it’s not about me, it’s about Jesus. I have learned that there are supernatural things that God can do when we simply believe. I know I am a different man now. I know that God is restoring me. I know God is continually improving me for His glory. I have never felt better. I know I am who I am today because of what I’ve been through. I was completely embarrassed by my addiction, the arrests, and all the failure. I could not understand why I made such poor choices. For some time, I gave up music completely and became a wretched person. I bought the lie that was sold to me. I hurt my wife, my family and my friends. I let myself go spiritually, physically, and mentally. When my wife finally left me, I stood on the edge of everything I could not understand and I cried out to God. I begged Him to change my heart and my life. I recommitted myself to Him, to His worship, and to seeking His will. He opened my eyes to a whole new world. I was finally diagnosed bipolar and began treatment. I now know the answers to so many questions I had throughout those years. Finding His peace and stability in my life has been truly like being born again and I’m never going back to the darkness.”
Keep an eye out for more to come from this artist. His story is only beginning.
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