We all have different histories of our relationship with God over the course of our lives. Some never have a relationship ship at all. Others go for decades with no relationship, and then suddently eyes are opened. Others come to know God at an early age, and then drift away once high school, college, marriage, or career hit. Others live a roller-coaster experience, or yo-yo experience. For a period of time they are close to God, and then God is far away. No matter the experience, there is one constant: God has always been there and will always be there. If the intimacy of our relationship with God wavers, or doesn't exist at all, it's not because of God, it's because of us. This song is about the roller-coaster experience. Like the song says, no matter the history of our experience, he is watching, and he knows our name.
Hillary Scott is one of the co-lead singers of the group Lady Antebellum. This is the title song from her album "Love Remains" that she recorded with her family. It includes her father, her younger sister, and her Grammy-award winning mother Linda Davis.
The song "Love Remains" was written by Tom Douglas and Jim Daddario. The album was produced by Ricky Skaggs.
Mandisa, what an angelic voice. Her style is not my favorite, I am more a fan of modern praise and worship music, but her way of doing gospel-style music is very appealing. This is a song from her debut album, "True Beauty". Called "Voice Of A Savior", written by Matthew West and Samuel Mizell.
I made this video for Mandisa's song "God Speaking" from her 2007 album "True Beauty." Yeah, God speaks to us in many ways, we just have to be paying attention. Too often we offer our requests to Him via prayer, and then we fail to listen and we miss the answer. The answer may come in ways that we weren't expecting. Be ready.
This is the group I Am They singing "No Longer Slaves." Bethel Music's version is the more popular version, but I like this one better since there is less fervency and urgency and more gratefulness. Just my opinion. Plus I like country music, and there is a little bit of a country feel to this version. In any case, it's a powerful song, a modern-day parallel to the exodus from Egypt, about not fearing our enemies but instead trusting in the Lord to free us from our fears and deliver us.
Written by Brian Johnson, Joel Case, and Jonathan David Helser.
Hillary Scott is one of the co-lead singers of the group Lady Antebellum. This is a poignant song from her album "Love Remains" that she recorded with her family. It includes her father, her younger sister, and her Grammy-award winning mother Linda Davis.
Hillary initially chose not to reveal the story behind the song, only to say that it was based on a personal heartbreak in her life. But she eventually did make the story public. The song is about her having a miscarriage in Fall 2015 and how she dealt with it. As the song starts out she says "I am confused", and then later on she says "I don't understand." But eventually she realizes that God is in control, God has a plan, God works all things together for good.
(Hmm...yeah, well I made this video before I knew the story behind the song. Some of the background pics don't really fit. Too late to change them now.)
Although this song is about a personal experience, can't we all relate? Things go wrong, and we whine and question. But if we take the approach that Hillary finally arrived at, we have peace.
The song was written by Hillary Scott, Bernie Herms, and Emily Weisband
I *love* discovering fresh new voices! This is 19-year old Hannah Kerr singing her song "Undivided." I think a bright musical future is in store for her. The message of the song reminds me of Romans 12:2 - "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." In other words, we can't "divide" ourselves between God and the world; we need to be fully devoted to Him, which is what the opening lines of the song say.
From her fantastic album "Deeper", this is Meredith Andrews singing "I Look To The King." This is one of those rare albums where I really like every single track. With most albums I really like maybe three or four songs, maybe three or four others are OK, and the rest are throwaways. But every single cut on this album is a winner. Not just because of Meredith's sing, but the production, instrumentation and songwriting is outstanding. This one is a must-have.
Odd that in this song the lyrics quote 1 Timothy 1:17, which calls God "invisible", but what she sings here is "invincible." I searched for the lyrics and every single web site said "invincible." Plus, that's what the liner notes say. So, no, it wasn't a typo on my part, that's what she's singing.
Written by Meredith Andrews, Matt Maher, Jacob Sooter (Meredith's husband)
The title song from Among The Thirsty's album. I attend Celebrate Recovery and the message of this song ties in very closely with what Celebrate Recovery espouses. Celebrate Recovery is a very encouraging program that teaches about how to deal with current and past hurts, hangups, and habits, and teaches about God's grace and forgiveness so that we can move on to something better.
This modern church classic is a beautiful prayer that challenges our notions of what can be considered a “blessing” and calls us to act on the empathy that we feel for others.
Adapted from “A Non-traditional Blessing” by Sr. Ruth Fox. Originally published in the “Living Faith” periodical.
Dr. Dobson discusses the concept of "age-appropriateness" in regards to what our children are exposed to, and how parents need to screen cultural influences—from TV shows to music to popular fashion trends—to keep kids from growing up too soon.
This video jam titled "The Christian Life" comes from a sermon preached by Reverend Dr. Vincent G. Artese "The Christian Life".
The proof of the Christian life is in the fruit, not in what we are like when we originally come. A person must come in repentance and faith. When one comes to God they are giving up their former ways. One must leave behind their former ways and put them to death. When we come to Christ God makes us new. We become a new creation. The Christian life is purged and made new by faith. Israel represents those who have already entered into a Covenant with God through faith. There must be a sacrifice, there must be atonement, and there must be faith in Christ. The Canaanites are the depraved. They are consumed with carnal desires and passions that must be destroyed. We must put the will of God first and by grace all these Canaanite attributes must be put to death. We must persevere by faith for this to take place. God answers every penitent individual by making them His servants. When we are faithful with a little He will give us more. We must be renewed in the Spirit of our minds to be transformed from being who we are when we come to God to those He wills to transform us into. Are we faithfully serving and ministering to God? God desires to make all of us His children, even if we start as Gibeonites.
For more information about this sermon or our ministries, please visit: www.pilgrimspathway.org
"Time to deal with the elephant in the room," were the words Holy Spirit spoke to Felicia concerning her homosexual lifestyle. She needed to answer the question for herself. Can she love and serve God and love another woman too? Felicia shares her story to help those who are searching for honest and real answers.
To learn more about Felicia and her story, play her video. Or, visit kambymanagement.com/outreach-projects.
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