THE GOSPEL IN SONG: STUCK ON YOU
Lionel Richie has always carried that unmistakable Alabama warmth in his voice—Tuskegee in every note—and maybe that’s why his music settles so easily into the heart. There’s something familiar in it, something that feels like home. At least to me.
In his heyday, Lionel was everywhere. A steady, unstoppable stream of hits rolled out of him, and only giants like Michael Jackson, Prince, and Madonna were running at that same level. He didn’t have to chase trends; he relied on heart, soul, and consistency.
“Stuck on You,” released back in 1984, is one of those songs that never ages. It slides in gentle, simple, timeless—one of those melodies that makes you lean back and breathe a little easier.
Then years later, he teamed up with Darius Rucker, giving the song a renewed glow. Different voices, same warmth. It proved the song still had something to say, something sweet and steady. What a great version that was.
When you think about the idea of being “stuck on” someone, it’s not about clinging out of fear; it’s about choosing someone again and again. It’s affection that settles in and stays.
And that thought turns my heart toward Jesus—the One whose love holds fast. His grip is gentle but unbreakable, the kind of love that doesn’t let go when life tilts sideways or when our own hearts drift.
The Bible shows us a Savior who stays near: the Shepherd who calls His sheep by name, the Redeemer who promises, “I have loved you with an everlasting love” (John 10:3; Jeremiah 31:3). His love doesn’t fade with the seasons.
When Richie sings about being on his way home, it feels like a reminder of the gospel—how Jesus keeps drawing us homeward, back to grace, back to a place where the soul can breathe again.
So if “Stuck on You” floats through your speakers someday, let it nudge you toward the One worth being stuck on—the steady Christ who anchors wandering hearts, holds on with mercy, and welcomes us with open arms every time.
Lord Jesus, thank You for a love that stays steady. Keep my heart turned toward You, resting in Your mercy and rooted in Your grace. Help me cling to You with the same faithfulness You show to me. Amen.
BDD
