This seems to be a very heartfelt effort. I'm not a country music fan at all, so it surprises me how much a listen to this.WARNING country twang, occasional talking rather than singing, and religious undercurrents, but give this album a listen. This is not a guy trying to convince you of anything, this is a guy telling you what is in his heart. If nothing else, you have to respect the honesty of this offering. These songs are all about respect in one form or another. It is very refreshing to hear such deep lyrics supported by mostly unadorned music.